Nancy Zee Designs
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During regular trips to Portugal over the last fifteen years, Nancy has been inspired by the country’s historic focus and need to work within its lands and products to always look for achieving a truly sustainable environment. Whether in the agricultural, food, wine or industrial industries, all products and resources have been conscientiously looked at and evaluated for promotion of sustainability.

It was this idea of sustainable material that inspired Nancy in the focus of the design and creation of her handcrafted handbags. The cork fabric over the years has evolved into a lovely colorful material offering a multitude of creative design opportunities. Cork has become the sustainable alternative to leather. Nancy’s handcrafted handbags incorporate fashion and design along with the unique properties of cork which has a lesser impact on the environment while still being beautiful and practical. She has also designed products to enhance fashion in the home. Her creation of cork placemats and table runners has integrated the beauty of wood and cork together and transformed the table setting into a distinctive expression of nature.