Handbag Designer 101

2010 IHDA Finalists -> Karin Maislinger: kontiki for Best Green Handbag

The Acquatic Series / Modell: rotor / 2009 avantgardistic shoulder bag made of recycled bicycle innertubes with adjustable strap in a diagonal cut size obove: 26 x 4 cm, height 44 cm The Vienna based design label kontiki was founded in 2003 by Karin Maislinger. It is focussed on designing bags and accessories made out of recycled materials especially bicycle innertubes and proceeding vegetable tanned leather as well as eco fabrics. kontiki is an experimental design label playing with structures and surfaces, with materials and utilizations.

Designer Information:

Name:	Karin Maislinger
Brand:	kontiki
Year Started:
Website:	www.kontiki.or.at
Age:	35

Share this:

What is your bag made out of?: recycled bicycle innertubes

What made you decide to create a "Green Bag"?: kontiki is focussed on designing bags and accessories made of recycled materials.

Where are you bags made? Are they made by hand or manufactured?: kontiki bags are handmade in the own small workshop in Vienna/ Austria where the label is based.

Where are bags sold?: Austria, Germany, Italy

What is your design philosophy?: kontiki is an experimental design label playing with structures and surfaces, with materials and utilizations.