AUTHENTIC ROOTS
Bespoke Products Inspired by Nature.
A BIT ABOUT US
Authentic Roots designs and produces eco and animal friendly bespoke gifts and plantable children story books.
Bespoke gifts are made from trendsetting pineapple leather, recycled plastic and cotton material and the plantable story book is educational, made from recycled paper, embedded with lettuce seeds.
All our products are local, supporting local artisans.
PRODUCTS
Our eco & animal-friendly products are designed and created using Pinatex (a natural, sustainable, earth and animal-friendly textile made from pineapple leaf fibers) and fabric made from recycled plastic PET bottles, as well as 100% cotton totes and eye pillows. Our picnic and gin sets are 100% biodegradable. Our new addition, a plantable childrens story book, is handmade using recycled paper and has lettuce seeds embedded in the covers.
ECO DESIGN JOURNALS
Designed and created from ethically sourced & eco-friendly material. Acid-free and certified paper, covered with Pinatex, a natural non-woven textile made from pineapple leaf fibres, a sustainable alternative to leather
RECYCLED PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Plastic bottles (PET) are broken down and recycled into a fabric that looks and feels like Felt. The production of this fabric and our products supports our environment and job creation
VEGAN LEATHER PRODUCTS
Designed and created from Pinatex, a natural and sustainable textile, made from pineapple leaf fibres. A wonderful alternative to leather, which is also environmentally friendly
ECO PICNIC SETS
100% BIODEGRADABLE
These products are 100% biodegradable made from plants. Perfect for picnics, and outdoor activities. Picnic sets include a plant based recipe designed to be healthy, creative and convenient
ECO GIN SET
100% BIODEGRADABLE
This product is 100% biodegradable. Perfect for picnics and outdoor activities. Designed to be Eco-friendly and fun.
PLANTABLE CHILDREN'S STORY BOOK
South Africa’s first plantable children's story book. Seeded paper is not new to South Africa, but Authentic Roots’ educational plantable children's story book is a first. The aim of this book is to connect children to the environment in a creative, meaningful and educational way.