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Establishing a business that prioritizes integrity and transparency throughout all stages of the design, production and fulfillment process was a non-negotiable for us. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of eco-conscious and ethical behaviour.
How do we “walk the talk,” so-to-speak?
From the recycled materials we incorporate into our designs, to our fully-female workforce and our Ontario Living Wage certification, we are committed to creating jewelry and providing accessible second-hand shopping skills that allow us all to become more conscientious consumers.
Our promise is to always put the best interest of our customers, our community and the planet first.
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By streamlining a jewelry collection with a handful of high-quality interchangeable pieces, we have you covered in your quest to create customized looks for both the ordinary AND extraordinary moments.
Your Modular
Jewelry Box
A modular jewelry collection by Knots and Pipes. Inspired by a slow living ethos, this capsule collection was designed to replace those seasonal, gratuitous fast-fashion jewelry purchases.
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Hi! I'm Heather, the founder and Creative Director at K and P.
Let’s rewind to 2015. I was living in the Junction in west Toronto and working full-time as an Immigration Officer with the Federal Government, in desperate need of a creative outlet. Work days were emotionally draining, and creativity was one of the ways I managed the mental load.
I grew up with an incredibly crafty, resourceful and skilled mother and grandmother and a lot of the things I owned as a child were hand-made. They nurtured a profound appreciation for handmade craftsmanship, and as a young girl, I was well-versed in fibre, leather, and sewing skills; the process of creation felt familiar and exciting! Back then, finding jewelry that didn't overwhelm with excessive embellishments, produced using cheap, disposable materials, proved to be a challenge (think statement necklaces from the early aughts). The result? Make my own accessories.
That pivotal moment in 2015 in my Junction apartment marked the beginning of my journey as a designer specializing in statement jewelry created primarily from fibre and brass. This passion ignited the foundation for Knots and Pipes. Today, the brand stands as a testament to creativity and resourcefulness, crafting pieces that are equal parts beautiful and sustainable. In 2019, I added vintage jewelry to my offerings, and, soon afterwards, vintage clothing.
Sustainable living and ethical practices hold immense importance to me. My former career and graduate school education in International Affairs have imparted to me the importance of ending worker exploitation in fast fashion. I am committed to crafting each piece with its entire lifecycle in mind, as well as intentional consideration for every hand involved in the process. By embracing conscious consumption, we can collectively contribute to a more mindful lifestyle, fostering a brighter and more compassionate world.
When not sourcing second-hand finds and designing sustainable jewelry, I stay busy renovating a 100+ year old home, where I live in the historical “lower city” Hamilton, ON with my partner Andrew and children, Beatrice and Jude.
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