OUR HORN - THE PROCESS
Our Jewellery and Horn are responsibly sourced and hand-made by craftspeople who have learnt their trade over generations between India and Vietnam,
renowned for their highly developed arts and horn techniques.
ZAWI is passionate about reimagining ancestral craftsmanship to create unique designs that showcase an unparalleled artistry.
WHAT RAW MATERIALS ARE ZAWI EARRINGS MADE OF?
All ZAWI earrings are made from Asian Buffalo Horn and Bone.
Buffaloes are common domestic animals in rural areas across Asia.
HOW ARE ZAWI EARRINGS MADE?
Our earrings are all handmade by local and experienced artisans, and because they are handcrafted and made of natural raw materials,
no two earrings are the same, neither in color nor in size, but they are all made with
the greatest dedication.
HOW IS BUFFALO HORN/BONE OBTAINED?
IS IT HARMFUL TO ANIMAL?
No. Their horn and bones are collected after their natural death, after a long and productive life as active agricultural members of Asian families, also providing milk, meat and leather.
The reuse of horns and bone made by Zawi is called Upcycling.
WHAT EXACTLY IS UPCYCLING?
Upcycling - also known as Creative Reuse - is the process of transforming parts, waste, useless or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or with greater environmental value.
IS THIS ART LEGAL?
Yes. Asian buffalo horn accessories - which also include decorative items, cutlery ecc - are legal and do not harm any animal, being one of the most famous and traditional handicraft techniques on the Asian continent.
