The next time you vacation in Bali, keep an eye out for the elegant turquoise and white façade of Kate Wood Originals in busy Jalan Berawa. A new eco-friendly and environmentallysound brand, Kate Wood, opened the doors to its first store in Canggu, Bali, in 2019, its second flagship store after the one in Shanghai. Out of their cozy and organic-styled outlet, they sell various fascinating items made predominantly from bamboo, wood, and recycled materials.

Pim Gietelink, a Dutch designer and the owner of Kate Wood Originals in Shanghai. His shop specializes in watches made from rosewood, maple and sandalwood, and bicycles built with locally sourced bamboo.CreditYue Wu for The New York Times…

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A new eco-friendly and environmentally-sound brand – Kate Wood – opened the doors to its first store in Indonesia last month in Berawa, Canggu. Out of their very cozy and organic-styled outlet they are selling all kinds of fascinating items made predominantly from bamboo and re-cycled materials…