Glass belt buckles made with wind power
Even though we’re not big shoppers, we love going to trade and craft shows where we discover clever or new-to-us ideas by people who are moving toward sustainability. Last year, at one show, we came such a company, Namaste Glass.
Loved the name and loved that they are making glass items on their property in rural Cottage Grove, OR, where their house and studio are powered 100% by the wind.
When we spied their gorgeous belt buckles from across an aisle, we were literally stopped in our tracks. They are literally show stoppers!
Co-owner, Holly Carrigan told us, “We have made the pledge to buy local and/or handmade components whenever possible and offer re-useable packaging. We re-purpose the scrap materials in our studio so that nothing is left behind, embodying the organic feel that is hand crafted glass.”
Another reason to love them.
In fact, Corey liked the buckles so much, she wanted to make the video below.
And we’re excited to announce that although it’s taken awhile, we are offering the Namaste sand dollar buckle in our OpenSky shop. Makes a great gift for you or someone you love.
Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, and founders of Green Halloween®.
