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FERNA

Ferna is a handbag made from bacterial cellulose. The material forms as a by-product during the symbiotic fermentation process of lactic acid bacteria and various types of yeasts. Ferna bag is not made to last forever, it’s made to decompose.

The rich brown pigment comes from lichen.

Photo by Kari Ahotupa

Bacterial cellulose

2022

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