And you thought Hayes Valley’s eco-conscious rug company Peace Industry couldn’t win any more brownie points with the Earth (its rugs, crafted using ancient Iranian felting techniques, are made with 100 percent biodegradable wool and all-natural dyes). But one artist collaborator, Emily Nachison, prevents landfill congestion by sewing up rug remnants into adorably homespun potted-plant containers and tea-glass cozies. Eat your heart out, Rachel Ashwell; there’s a new kid in town.
And you thought Hayes Valley’s eco-conscious rug company Peace Industry couldn’t win any more brownie points with the Earth (its rugs, crafted using ancient Iranian felting techniques, are made with 100 percent biodegradable wool and all-natural dyes). But one artist collaborator, Emily Nachison, prevents landfill congestion by sewing up rug remnants into adorably homespun potted-plant containers and tea-glass cozies. Eat your heart out, Rachel Ashwell; there’s a new kid in town.