11 Sep Unshattered
Unshattered
Unshattered is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to breaking the cycle of addiction relapse. Based in the USA, this organization employs women in recovery to create premium handbags from upcycled materials. Through a combination of community support, meaningful employment, and personal development, Unshattered provides women with the opportunity to discover their purpose and live an addiction-free life. Just as the materials used in these beautiful bags are given new life, so too are the women who craft them. Unshattered's mission goes beyond supporting sobriety; it is a community committed to helping women heal and thrive.
The organization employs these women to transform materials that would otherwise be headed to a landfill, such as retired military uniforms, industry scraps from leading designers, premium automotive interiors such as that of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, and even leather from Southwest Airlines' plane seats.
Each bag produced by Unshattered symbolizes the journey of the women who make them—transforming what might be considered worthless into something of beauty and purpose. ss.
Every bag contains three secrets, including one that is a gold seam inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. This technique uses gold to mend cracks in broken pottery, turning imperfections into something beautiful. Kintsugi embodies the idea that brokenness can lead to greater beauty and strength. These gold seams serve as a physical reminder of the bravery required to heal and rebuild.
Just as these handbags are reimagined and renewed, so are the lives of the women at Unshattered. Each creation stands as a testament to their transformation and resilience.
Please learn more by visiting unshattered.org. On behalf of Positiv and Unshattered, we thank you for your support.
