To this day, Laos is the most heavily bombed country, per capita, in the world with tons of scrap material up for grabs to be recycled. It was first the ingenuity of Laotian villagers who decided to make spoons out of the remains of Vietnam era bombs and sell them to tourists. Now, local craftsmen bring the artistry to a new level by skilfully designing this beautiful jewellery from the scraps of bombs dropped during the 'Secret War' waged by the US CIA. Watch the video on th

The ancient tradition of imperial and pagoda woodcarvings in Vietnam has defined the country's identity for centuries. Now a disappearing art form, local craftsmen from Saigon Socialite have found a way to preserve and resurrect this ancient art by carving beautiful shoe-soles out of wood and turning them into fashionable, wearable art pieces. Each pair is handcrafted and unique, embracing the spirit of Indochina's spiritual heritage. And here is how the Dragon Shows by Socia

In a country that is home to one of the world's most intensive fresh water fisheries, what better to make out of all these old and unused fishing nets than beautifully designed bags. At Smateria, the bags, purses and accessories created are made only from re-purposed, up-cycled or recycled materials, including fishing net, plastic shopping bags and leather offcuts from a sofa manufacturer. A combination between Cambodian artistry and Italian design, these unique bags stand fo

For the guys from IndoSole it's easy: either we all drown in our garbage or we re-imagine and re-purpose it to become something new and practical. And that is exactly what happened on the island of Bali, Indonesia, when they found themselves surrounded by heaps of trash and rubbish. The mere quantity of waste they encountered on this beautiful, pristine island, set them off wanting to do something about it. Their venture led them to create a brand of footwear that transforms