Introduction Salmon skin leather is an eco-friendly, innovative, and surprisingly luxurious material made from the by-products of the fishing industry. What was once discarded as waste has now become a symbol of sustainable fashion and design. The leather, made from the skin of salmon fish, combines strength, flexibility, and a unique scaly texture that resembles exotic leathers such as snake or lizard skin—yet it’s cruelty-free and environmentally conscious. In recent years, salmon leather has gained global recognition as an ethical alternative in the luxury goods market, being used by high-end designers, sustainable brands, and even car interiors. Origin and History The use of fish skin as leather is not new. Indigenous Arctic and Nordic communities, such as the Inuit and Sami people, have used salmon and cod skin for centuries to make shoes, bags, and garments. The tradition faded with the rise of industrial leather production, but modern interest in sustainable materials has revive...
https://youtube.com/shorts/yDDXSBP1YSA? feature=shared The Forbidden Luxury of the Himalayas There are fabrics that impress with shine, some that boast durability, and a few that carry the fragrance of history. Then there is Shahtoosh wool—a fabric whispered about in the same tone that rare jewels and forbidden treasures are discussed. It is not merely cloth; it is legend, controversy, and artistry woven into a gossamer web. The name itself comes from Persian roots: shah meaning "king," and toosh meaning "wool"—the “king of wools.” Unlike silk, which comes from the humble cocoon, or cashmere, which is harvested from domesticated goats, Shahtoosh has a far more secretive origin. It is spun from the underfur of the Tibetan antelope, or Chiru, a shy animal living at dizzying altitudes of the Changthang plateau in Tibet and Ladakh. Unlike sheep or goats, this creature cannot be sheared or combed safely for its wool. Historically, the only way to obtain Shahtoosh was ...