Today’s spotlight is on Etsy shop owner and local Ottawa eco-crafter rikrak. Hat’s off to you, rikrak – you make some beautiful stuff!

A lot of rikrak’s items on Etsy are made from repurposed vintage fabrics and recycled cotton. In the online store you’ll find wallets, Christmas crafts, coasters, and plenty of original art made from all kinds of cool repurposed patterns old and new. I’m a huge fan of vintage patterns and am definitely considering this piece right here. Love the print! It reminds me (in a good way, of course) of a dress my grandmother used to wear from the early 70’s. Of course, it like *is* from the early 70’s. Isn’t repurposing grand?

The designs are absolutely beautiful and unique!

With 6 pages of comments from happy customers and a spot in the June issue of Redbook, I can enthusiastically recommend you check out rikrak’s store right here.

And be sure to let me know what your favourite piece is!

I really love these vintage sales pitches. Don’t you find this to be a little eerie? It’s a small car that’s easier to park and fits just about anywhere and it’s perfect for war time petrol rationing… hrmm. When was this made? 1940, huh?

I love that it accomodates women drivers, too.

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