Honey Linen Napkins - Set of 12
SKU:
A$130.00
A$130.00
per item
Zero Waste Textiles - Finding beautiful and zero waste alternatives to tableware and disposable items can be tricky and so that’s exactly why we’ve brought our set of honey coloured, linen napkins to life. Enjoy using them for every meal and unleash your creativity to style them at every event and celebration. Their soft and luxurious texture make them perfect for anyone to use and we know that once you’ve got them in your hot little hands, it’s going to be love at first sight!
PRODUCT NOTES
Handcrafted using organic Australian linen
Dyed with our golden tinted, organic & natural dyes
Sustainably and ethically designed & created
Approximately 30cm x 40cm – Set of Twelve
Perfect for garden parties and pretty feasts
Our Zero Waste Textiles - Honey Linen Napkins - Set of 12
These bright napkins are going to make a beautiful difference to your next feast or celebration. Their luxurious feel and stunning appearance will impress your guests and make entertaining on weekends a pure delight!
The inspiration behind our zero waste textiles...
While we learn more and more about the amount of waste that is sent to landfill each year and how much pollution is created, we become more and more inspired to make a positive difference and to do our part to reduce those statistics.
Part of our inspiration for these Honey Linen Napkins came from this desire to make a difference and our idea was to utilise natural and recycled materials and botanical items that would otherwise end up in landfill to create something new, beautiful and reusable. Our colour palette for this design has come from the beautiful golden honey that our bees create and the silky, shiny texture that is created within each hive.
Part of our inspiration for these Honey Linen Napkins came from this desire to make a difference and our idea was to utilise natural and recycled materials and botanical items that would otherwise end up in landfill to create something new, beautiful and reusable. Our colour palette for this design has come from the beautiful golden honey that our bees create and the silky, shiny texture that is created within each hive.
Our zero waste textiles - The story behind the art...
The link between waste and creating an entirely new product is very simple to us – if there’s an item or resource that is rendered useless or is going to be sent to landfill, we want to find a way to stop that transition and instead work towards a circular economy where resources are used indefinitely rather than being tossed away at the earliest convenience. It’s no secret that the Australian textile industry sends 85% of textiles to landfill and that annually, over 5 million tonnes of food waste is produced. The creation of our Honey Linen Napkins is tackling both of these issues due to our utilisation of 100% natural and recycled materials and by salvaging natural food items such as avocado seeds, onion skins and blueberries to create natural dyes.
Wondering how our zero waste textiles are created?
To be able to create our collection of linen napkins, we first need to create our own botanical dye which is 100% natural and organic. We achieve this by sourcing onion skins from our local produce shop (because they’re going to throw them out any way and we want to save excessive waste from entering landfill, especially when it can be utilised) and taking them back to our rainforest workshop to prepare.
The skins firstly have to be boiled with a sprinkle of organic turmeric for around 3 hours to allow the colour to release into the water and then we soak our pieces of organic linen and 100% recycled fabric in the mixture for no less than 12 hours. This length of time enables the botanical dye to soak properly into the threads of fabric and bond to the material. Once the soaking process is complete, we allow the fabric to dry in the sunshine and fresh air outside of our workshop until it is ready to be sewed.
We then hand cut all the fabric into appropriate napkin sizes and hem all the edges until each napkin has been beautifully completed. During this entire creation process, we keep it entirely zero waste because every piece of fabric is utilised in our designs, the onion skins are composted afterwards and the leftover botanical dye is used to water the native trees that we have planted around our workshop. The final step is to hand fold each napkin and place on our workshop shelves until a beautiful customer like you comes along…
The skins firstly have to be boiled with a sprinkle of organic turmeric for around 3 hours to allow the colour to release into the water and then we soak our pieces of organic linen and 100% recycled fabric in the mixture for no less than 12 hours. This length of time enables the botanical dye to soak properly into the threads of fabric and bond to the material. Once the soaking process is complete, we allow the fabric to dry in the sunshine and fresh air outside of our workshop until it is ready to be sewed.
We then hand cut all the fabric into appropriate napkin sizes and hem all the edges until each napkin has been beautifully completed. During this entire creation process, we keep it entirely zero waste because every piece of fabric is utilised in our designs, the onion skins are composted afterwards and the leftover botanical dye is used to water the native trees that we have planted around our workshop. The final step is to hand fold each napkin and place on our workshop shelves until a beautiful customer like you comes along…
Ethical shipping & packaging - From Sophia. to you...
Although each of our homewares, stationery and giftware items are designed and created sustainably and ethically, it is also so important to us that our packaging and shipping methods align with our mission to give back to the environment and community. This is ensured by beautifully bundling our napkins together with a single strand of recycled copper wire and then placing inside either and envelope or box which is made from 100% recycled materials. To make your order even more special, we also include a special little gift just for you and an invitation to become part of our exclusive and exciting Sisterhood of Sustainability. To find out more about this inspiring and empowering community, have a close look at your invitation once it arrives or keep reading below. To further reduce our impact on the planet, we also remove 100 pieces of rubbish from Australian lands and waterways on your behalf and plant one native tree for every shipment to help reforest areas for Australian wildlife. To delve deeper into the positive impacts that your Sophia. purchase is making, visit our home page to see details on our rubbish cleaning and tree planting projects.
Customer reviews for our zero waste textiles
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CECILIA, BRISBANE
Highly recommend Sophia! The delivery time was so fast, the packaging was made from recycled materials like they promised and the botanically dyed napkins that I bought are absolutely stunning |
A NOTE FROM SOPHIA.
Because we’ve made it our mission to showcase that sustainable and ethical can be both luxurious and beautiful, we believe that these Honey Napkins fit perfectly within our eco values. See for yourself… |
NENEH, MELBOURNE
All I can say is wow! I absolutely love what Sophia. is about and their products are out of this world. The honey napkins that I purchased have been such a great addition to my kitchen collection! |
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About the Collection - Zero Waste Textiles
The unique idea behind our collection of botanically dyed textile homewares is to support the utilisation of natural and recycled fabrics whilst simultaneously preventing additional waste from ending up in landfill. We ensure that this is achieved by using items such as avocado seeds, onion skins and leaves to create our natural dyes and then composting them after use.
This beautiful collection is helping us to achieve our dream of combining luxury and zero waste living into a selection of stunning, reusable and practical items. Your zero waste journey begins here…
This beautiful collection is helping us to achieve our dream of combining luxury and zero waste living into a selection of stunning, reusable and practical items. Your zero waste journey begins here…
Styling suggestions for your Honey Linen Napkins...
COPPER MAGIC
Use our handcrafted copper napkin rings to style your Linen Honey Napkins in a beautiful and unique way. Experiment with different styles and patterns to find one that you love the most |
SWEET STYLING
Fold your napkins into rectangles, lay your cutlery on top and place a small home baked treat such as a biscuit or piece of fudge on top of the napkin too. Decorate with edible flowers |
ECO GIFTS
Use one or more of our napkins as part of a gift for a friend by using them as eco-friendly wrapping paper. They work really well for small items such as jewellery dishes or eco-friendly notebooks |
READY TO JOIN THE SOPHIA. SISTERHOOD OF SUSTAINABILITY?
The Sisterhood is our very own community of women who are passionate about saving the planet and giving back to the community and you’re invited to join! It’s entirely FREE to become a member, and as part of this global community, you’ll gain access to incredible sustainable and ethical living inspiration, exclusive Sophia. discounts and a wealth of knowledge from around the world.
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
You’ll also have the chance to be involved in our wonderful projects and events, share your own advice and to be supported by empowering and like-minded women. As a bonus, we also run regular competitions and give you the chance to win wonderful prize packs full of sustainable and ethical products! In your next Sophia. order, you’ll receive your very own invitation to join The Sophia. Sisterhood of Sustainability or, if you’re desperate to be part of it right now, just click the button below!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICALITY?
Knowledge and preparation are absolutely key when it comes to leading a sustainable and ethical lifestyle, and so we believe it’s important to share both inspiration and advice that are relevant to you.
Through our eco blog, we share regular articles on ways you can reduce your impact on the planet, as well as DIY projects, eco-friendly recipes, interior design inspiration, seasonal eating guides, styling ideas and up to date information about what’s occurring in the eco industry. Enjoy reading up on the topics that interest you and then share your thoughts and feedback with us and our community!
Through our eco blog, we share regular articles on ways you can reduce your impact on the planet, as well as DIY projects, eco-friendly recipes, interior design inspiration, seasonal eating guides, styling ideas and up to date information about what’s occurring in the eco industry. Enjoy reading up on the topics that interest you and then share your thoughts and feedback with us and our community!
IN NEED OF OCCASION AND GIFT IDEAS?
We realise that it can be hard to find the perfect gift for the perfect person and so we’ve created a unique place which makes gift buying completely effortless. Browse our range of suggestions and perfectly curated collections, or hand pick your own wish list of sustainable and ethical items. You might also find it beneficial that we provide you with ideas on what to write inside your gift cards, eco-friendly wrapping suggestions and styling inspiration. If you’re short on time, we also offer a gift wrapping and delivery service! To get all your gifts sorted for every occasion, head over to our Events & Occasions page now…