ABOUT

Why?

I started Gravesilk out of love for creating. I wanted to create something that incorporates fashion with my personal style and creative visions. One day, I was putting on my choker that was on the verge of breaking and I thought, "why don't I try making a better one myself?" So, I started by making a few with vegan leather. I have been pescatarian for 8 years, but I was fully vegetarian before that. Ever since I was 4 years old, I refused to eat meat even though I didn't know what vegetarian meant and all the people I knew, ate meat. That contributed to me choosing to work with vegan leather in the beginning. Later on, I did research and concluded that I'd like to give cow leather a try. I was hesitant but I found a supplier that uses cowhide strictly from the meat industry's waste. Cowhide that if not turned into leather, would be tossed. I refuse to use luxury and exotic leather that may come from animals raised and slaughtered solely for that purpose. Although I admire vegans, I believe full grain leather is a great material since it lasts decades up to a century unlike faux leather which only lasts one to a few years. When I gave cowhide a try, I realized it's an art and there are so many more steps to it and skills you need to learn compared to the vegan leather I was using before that, but I learned to work with it like another art medium and continue to perfect my craft. I just ask that if you decide you no longer want one of my creations, please don't toss it. Repurpose, donate or give it to someone who might like it. I made it to last and wouldn't want it being tossed like fast fashion. Don't hesitate to contact me in case anything happens to your item.