Sustainability

At Spirit Shift, sustainability begins with a simple belief: to create from nature is also to respect and care for it.

Wherever possible, we work with locally sourced, foraged, reclaimed, repurposed and pre-loved materials, giving existing materials new life rather than unnecessarily buying new.

Our Chakapas are created using foliage sourced here in the UK, much of which is personally foraged and dried by us. Working with the plants and trees growing around us allows each piece to carry a connection to the land on which it was created.

Reclaimed & Repurposed

Many of the fabrics, leather, suede and decorative elements used within our creations are reclaimed from items that might otherwise have been discarded — from old sofas, jewellery and clothing to scarves, textiles and offcuts.

When we use leather, suede or other animal-derived materials, our preference is to reclaim and repurpose what already exists rather than source new animal products specifically for our creations.

For us, this is about respecting the material, acknowledging where it came from and allowing something that may otherwise have gone to waste to continue its story in a new form.

We also understand and respect that some people prefer not to use animal-derived materials, so vegan-friendly alternatives are available upon request.

Creating More Consciously

We don't claim to be perfect, and sustainability is an ongoing journey. We simply try to make thoughtful choices wherever we can — using what is already available, wasting less and continually looking for more conscious ways to create.

Because our work is handmade, this approach also means that materials can vary from piece to piece. For us, that's part of their beauty — each creation carries its own history, character and story.

We're always grateful for beautiful materials that can be given another life. If you have fabric, leather, suede, fur, feathers, beads, jewellery, scarves or other interesting materials you think could find their way into a Spirit Shift creation, please get in touch.

Create consciously. Waste less. Honour what already exists.