This Earth Day, under the theme “Planet vs. Plastics,” we’re reminded of the urgent need to return to practices that honour the earth rather than exploit it. Traditional artisans have long embraced a way of working that aligns beautifully with this ethos—crafting with care, using what’s locally available, and creating only what’s needed. Whether it’s a handwoven textile, a turned wooden bowl, or a piece of naturally dyed clothing, each item is a quiet rebellion against the throwaway culture. By choosing handmade, we reduce reliance on plastic, synthetic materials, and mass production, and instead invest in skill, sustainability, and connection to place. Craft has always been about working with the land, not against it, and that’s something worth celebrating today and every day.

This Earth Day, we pause to celebrate those whose work is a quiet resistance to overconsumption - Scotland’s artisans.

These are the people who carve, weave, forge, and sew not with urgency, but with purpose, guided by tradition, locality, and a deep understanding of natural materials. In a world built on excess, artisans remind us that less is more.

At Tuluk, we are proud to support makers. Our artisan-led commissions and apprenticeships are rooted in locality, sustainability, and slow, intentional creation. Every Tuluk Duffel Bag is handmade using repurposed materials and made to order—just like the traditional craft practices we exist to protect.

This Earth Day, let’s celebrate not only the Earth itself, but those who work in harmony with it. They gather only what is needed, use every piece with intention, and let their work reflect the land it comes from. Let’s value quality over quantity, the handmade over the mass-produced, and the quiet impact of those who shape with care.

Every Tuluk bag supports this way of making: slow, sustainable, and rooted in place.
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