Meet eco-chic Lungi, the innovative and environmentally conscious trendsetter who uses recyclable materials in the form of newspaper to literally bring old news back to life! She does this by turning, or perhaps one should say rolling, the paper into all sorts of products that are sold commercially. This exciting venture began a few years ago and has grown into a sustainable business for the young South African entrepreneur. As a girl, Lungi learnt the traditional Zulu art of weaving from her grandmother. Inspired by her heritage, she combined her knowledge with her gift for artistic, functional design to create handbags, caps, ornaments, lamps, bowls, placemats and a host of other object - each individual piece a testimony to her remarkable talent. These colourful, handmade items are setting new trends in the marketplace, both locally and abroad.
The fashionable, functional, environmentally friendly, recycled newspaper products are catching on as designer pieces and orders are starting to stream in from all over the world. Each ‘Back to Life’ product is woven with such care and artistry that it would be undeniably chic and stylish even without the added value of environmental responsibility.