About Us
Recycling Reimagined
We blend the ancient wisdom and craft of weaving with the
modern problem of plastic pollution to create one-of-a-kind products designed and created in Laos by Lao artisans.

Our Story
Alexis and Scott searched for weavers in their local Lao community in who wanted to try working with plastic bags. Everyone said it was impossible, except Shua!
The pandemic lockdowns created new levels of free time for them to experiment, research, and dream. Soon, Alexis and Scott knew they had to give this more time than their teaching schedule allowed. They stepped out of the education sector and Made New was born.
Today Shua is transforming her community one bag at a time while Alexis and Scott reside in Vientiane, Laos, where they are helping guide Made New into giving our planet, Lao people, and you more opportunity to rise together.
Meet the Team
Product Philosophy
Our products are ethically crafted with the end goal of people and the planet rising together. We believe that we have a responsibility to take care of the people who create the products while also not compromising on design, quality, and impact on the environment. As much as possible, we source locally in order to support the local economy. All of our products are lined with Lao grown cotton, traditionally woven on a Lao loom. The outer shell is composed of recycled single use plastic bags washed with biodegradable soap and then woven on a traditional Lao loom.
An Ancient Solution to a Modern Day Problem
Recycling
Every donated plastic bag is washed with biodegradable soap made in Laos, hand cut into a thread, and woven on a traditional Lao loom.
Reimagined
We blend the ancient wisdom and craft of weaving with the
modern problem of plastic pollution to create one-of-a-kind quality products, designed and created in Laos, by Lao artisans.
Rising Together
We are working towards a more humane market where makers, buyers, and our planet rise together.