Not Waisted (or Wasted!) More and more designers are looking for new ways to re-use discarded items, and the designers at UK based
TING Studios have come up with
this great looking floor mat. It's made of vintage leather belts on a backing of reconstituted leather with water based glue. We love how it almost looks like a wood floor! Each one is hand made and has a four week lead time.
We suppose this could also be a fun DIY project if someone feels extra crafty. Otherwise, its available at Branch for $648. (Via Bltd)
$648. For used belts.
view elizabeth in AL's profile
Doesn't the $648 just make you think "thrift store!" and "large piece of felt as backing"? If the felt won't take the glue, some other form of upholstery-sized cheap fabric or vinyl should.
Given a good pair of upholstery sheers to cut the belts, and it's probably not even a difficult DIY.
Now, how it wears would be another question...
view wende in phoenix's profile
I hope one of you crafty-minded folks tackle this DIY project!
view gregory's profile
Yeah, I think I now know what I'm doing this weekend. Now I'm off to make a list of the thrift stores around my neighborhood...
view amy (rustyletter)'s profile
The link under the Crepax cabinet takes you to the belt rug. Can someone fix it please?
view Anusha73's profile
I'd pay $648 for it.
view patrick (the other one)'s profile