Karmyliege
Karmyliege is a small French brand founded in 2014 that makes vegan wallets and jewellery from cork, apple leather and cactus leather. Its leather goods are made in a family workshop in Portugal and its jewellery in Charente, France.
| Founded | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Karina |
| Origin | France |
| Materials | Cork, apple leather, cactus leather |
| Website | karmyliege.com |
What is Karmyliege?
Karmyliege is a small French brand specialising since 2014 in vegan wallets and jewellery. It was founded by Karina, who created the first collection after working with a Portuguese artisan.
Products and positioning
The range focuses on two categories:
- Wallets, card holders, coin purses and passport wallets
- Jewellery, including bracelets, earrings and necklaces
Materials are central to the brand's identity:
- Cork from Portugal, harvested without felling trees
- Apple leather, made from food industry residues
- Cactus leather, a plant-based alternative to animal leather
The leather goods are designed in France and produced in Portugal by a small father and son workshop, while the jewellery is made in the founder's workshop near Angoulême in Charente.
Distribution
Karmyliege sells mainly through its online store, with euro pricing for several European markets and Canada. It has also sold at fairs, exhibitions and pop-up stores.
Why it matters
Karmyliege is an example of a micro brand building its proposition around alternative materials and short, transparent supply chains.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Karmyliege from?
Karmyliege is a French brand, with leather goods made in Portugal and jewellery made near Angoulême.
What is Karmyliege made of?
Its wallets and jewellery are made from vegan materials including cork, apple leather and cactus leather.