Uniquely modern, wonderfully colorful and one hundred percent natural (including the dyes), Mango Leaf’s line of handspun bamboo products put an elegant eco spin on standard wooden dishware. Whether you like dark, rich colors, or bright, energetic shades, Mango Leaf can suit your style. Scrupulous attention to detail and a commitment to using only natural materials are the trademarks of Mango Leaf’s design. Not only is each product put through vigorous durability and ergonomic testing to ensure it lasts for years, but the pieces are surprisingly affordable, starting at $38.00.
[...] The wonder material of bamboo continues to amaze us with its potential. From plywood, to salad bowls, to the ethereal structures of Kengo Kuma, this sustainable, structural grass seems to have endless possibilities. Now, Bamboo Living is sponsoring an international competition to design buildings out of bamboo. The competition is open to all students, architects, and designers, with the goal of raising awareness of the ecological benefits of using bamboo as both a material and a technology. [...]