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Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering women through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities.
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africa
rugged, exotic, romantic fire and metal sing in harmony rivers die bringing hope and dignity beauty is embraced
africa
ella: chunky necklacemelted down bullet casings and recycled metals
azana: charm necklacea knot of long hanging strands made with melted down bullet casings and recycled metal beads
lux necklacedramatic layers hanging with
copper, silver, melted down bullet casings, recycled beads
birr: vintage coin necklace
beyene: three strand charm necklacemalam: braided bracelet
dany: hoop earrings, fading from silver to brass
zia: gold leaf leather earringsferdoz: leather wrapped wood bangles
india
mysterious, intense, beautiful transformation in the air restoration through the trees
india
hand-carved wood journals in exclusive Raven + Lily designs
uzma: paper tags from the recycled paper collection
uzma: eco-friendly travel journals with all recycled cotton papers
uzma: eco-friendly notecards and envelopes
uzma: handmilled, natural soaps in four scents
Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering impoverished women through design partnerships and
sustainable economic opportunities.
Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering impoverished women through design partnerships and
sustainable economic opportunities.
Founded by Kirsten Dickerson and Sophia Lin who share a close friendship and passion for fashion and ethical design, Raven + Lily was created as a platform to utilize those passions to alleviate poverty among women.
Our 2011 collections feature exclusive handmade and eco-friendly jewelry and accessories from North India and Ethiopia. The beauty of each modern, organic design reflects the beauty and culture of the woman who made it.
In addition to creating sustainable economic opportunities for impoverished women, Raven + Lily is dedicated to returning proceeds to our partner communities to fund education, healthcare, and micro-loans. By purchasing R+L products, consumers are part of breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming the lives of women and families.
Raven + Lilyʼs world headquarters and showroom are based in Austin, Texas. Our current design partnerships are in Ethiopia and India, with multiple others in development.
{how it's made}Ethiopia
Metal bullets from previous war conflicts are collected by farmers. The bullets are melted down and formed into individual beads. The beads
are put into an acid wash to bring out their unique shine and patina.
The Ethiopia Collection features statement necklaces, earrings and bracelets crafted with handmade beads + charms from melted bullet casings and vintage silver coins.
The Ethiopia Collection features statement necklaces, earrings and bracelets crafted with handmade beads + charms from melted bullet casings and vintage silver coins.
Empowering HIV-positive women through job training skills and employment
{how it's made}India
The India Collection features gorgeous recycled cotton papers, hand-carved wood journals, metallic leather jewelry and hand-milled natural soaps. This collection empowers marginalized Muslim women in Northern India.
Empowering marginalized Muslim women through job training skills and employment
The Artisans
smiles, dreams, dignity, life
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Special thanks to:Esther Havens: Photographer
Lori Fox: StylistHero Crane: Wardrobe
Pixel Peach: Team photoMartinez Family: Kenya locationEthiopia Model: Lemlem Beyene
Kenya Model: Diana NekoyeGraphic Design: Sophia Hirokawa Lin
We dedicate this book and the names of our pieces to all the beautiful artisans
