Connecting art, crafts and sustainability.
Based in the historical city of Ballarat, Victoria, and embedded in the slow fashion movement, Kossalii is a craft company comprised of a print maker, Camille, and a leather artisan, Jaewoo, working in tandem to combine traditional techniques with modern designs.
Drawing their inspiration from both their origins (France / South Korea) and their many interests in various areas, they aspire to pass on their passion for craftsmanship, along with their story and values with each piece they create.
A real work of creation
Kossalii’s activity consists in a succession of processes they treasure for their diversity and versatility minimising any feeling of monotony and allowing them to apprehend each day with enthusiasm in the many tasks it brings as well as its challenges.
From the conception of the pattern to its carving along with the designing of the accessory to its printing and assembling is a great endeavour.
Joining her passion for repetitive pattern to her illustration and print making background, Camille gives life to each pattern on paper before carving them by hand on linoleum (a natural and biodegradable material) blocks which are used to print each piece of leather individually.
Dedicated to this technique, she loves the many possibilities it offers in experimenting and exploring colours and variations as well as providing a wearable art piece.
Jaewoo, on his part, a meticulous Craftsman with a real commitment to aesthetic and practicality, takes the time to think and study every single detail that will compose each accessory. His knowledge in leather alongside his technical skills allows him to elaborate efficient and classy shapes revealing the beauty of leather as a timeless material.
For Kossalii, taking time and care to select their raw material for their sustainability and connecting with like-minded suppliers and tanneries is paramount and the guarantee of high quality accessories that can be worn with pride.