Solar Rattan Bike Panier Backpack

Solar Rattan Bike Panier Backpack

In your face, Northface! We’ve just completed our latest solar rattan backpack!  Woven from rattan from the rainforest in the remote community of Barlig, by Remecio (who was taught by his father, who was taught by his father. ..  ) the bag is finished by my...
My New Yoga Mat

My New Yoga Mat

  My new yoga mat is almost done!  I stopped by to visit my friend in June Bakala in the village of Balili yesterday and was overjoyed to see the culmination of his work.   Ever wonder what kind of crazy chemicals went into the manufacture of your yoga mat?...
I am Biking on My Bamboo Bike

I am Biking on My Bamboo Bike

At last my bamboo bike is up and operational!  It took a little bit of time to transfer all the good components from my old bike to the new one.  Now, however, it is rocking and I am rolling!  HALLELUJAH.  My last bike’s frame was 3 inches too short (or rather I...
Water Never Tasted So Good

Water Never Tasted So Good

Its one thing to drink water from a plastic glass that was made in a big factory somewhere.  Its another thing to drink water from a beautiful emerald chalice that you crafted with your own hands! I’ve been meaning to make a new set of glasses for the last...
From Fabrication to Funeral

From Fabrication to Funeral

I deeply excited by the designs that we have been coming up with here in Mt. Province. Purses made from wrappers, bamboo bikes, solar coke bottle chargers, Ecobricks, organic cement, glass bottle furniture and more.  Because I am based here in a small mountain village...