A Directory by The Lissome
The Book of Kin brings together designers and makers whose work is rooted in craftsmanship, sustainability and regenerative thinking. It helps you discover brands we trust, presented through The Lissome’s editorial lens.
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Selection Criteria
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We prioritise localised sourcing and production, with clear origins, short supply chains, and accountable processing wherever possible.
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We look for living wages, safe conditions, freedom to unionise, and honest relationships across the supply chain – beyond certificates alone.
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Protection and support of traditional skills and/or the ancient heritage of artisanal communities.
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We value timeless, repairable design made for long use, with end-of-life thinking (disassembly, reuse, take-back where credible) built in.
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We favour natural, organic fibres and pure materials, with a strong preference for regenerative and biodiversity-supporting fibre systems.
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Animal welfare is non-negotiable. We look for mulesing-free or recycled wool, transparent leather origins and practices, and no harm to animals in the making process.
We curate with a careful eye and high standards, and are drawn to brands whose work is grounded in a deep sense of responsibility to people and planet. We invite you to explore our definition of sustainability and the principles that guide our curation.
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Stories from the Kin
Interviews and features that go deeper into craft, materials and regenerative practices.
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Kin Archive
A living archive of the designers and makers we’ve featured over the years – a constellation of past Kin.
