A minimalist handcrafted wallet made from kombucha leather – a sustainable, bio-based material obtained through tea fermentation. This prototype showcases how biotech textiles can be used in everyday accessories without compromising functionality or aesthetics. Students experimented with material strength and sewing techniques to ensure flexibility and durability.
Lightweight, organically shaped earrings crafted from dried kombucha leather. These accessories highlight the translucent qualities and subtle texture of the material while promoting sustainable fashion and conscious jewelry making. The earrings were colored with natural plant-based pigments, emphasizing the eco-friendly nature of the entire process.
A creative interpretation of a classic fashion element – the collar – using innovative, fully biodegradable material. This piece explores kombucha’s flexibility and visual potential in wearable design. The collar can be worn as a statement fashion accent, representing a conscious, forward-thinking style approach.
A unique, stylish bow tie that fuses timeless design with a modern sustainability ethos. Made from kombucha-based bio-textile, the prototype explores color treatments, texture, and fastening solutions. The bow tie emphasizes the natural qualities of the material and serves as a symbolic statement for circular economy values.