It’s about time “slow living”
got a narrative update.

As a child, I was in awe of the way my mother transformed materials from our family furniture store; sewing doll clothes and curtains, and effortlessly adapting clothing to match the latest trends.

It was in the gentle glow of the television that I learned the age-old art of crochet from my Grandma, her skilled hands guiding me in the delicate dance of knots and stitches, all to the background noise of 20/20’s Barbara Walters on late night television. These invaluable skills became engrained in me, and are symbols of resourcefulness and the legacy I proudly carry forward.

The name Knots and Pipes is a simple nod to both the design process and my roots in rural southwestern Ontario. “Knots” represents the sewing and leather knotting involved in my original necklace designs; skills gained from my mother and grandmother. “Pipes” is a nod to my extended family’s blue-collar roots; during my childhood, I was surrounded by an array of tools, raw metals and people who lived out the saying “necessity is the mother of invention.”

The K&P brand embodies this legacy. Since we began making jewelry in 2015, in a small apartment in Toronto’s west-end Junction, we have blended resourcefulness and ingenuity, first by fashioning industrial piping and intricate crocheted necklaces and now by designing and creating timeless gold vermeil modular jewelry. Our advocacy for sustainable design, second- hand consumerism (and slower living in general), stems from this legacy.

At K&P our commitment reaches far beyond our creative legacy. Our company is proudly female presenting and we stand hand in hand with women, forging connections that empower, provide fair wages, and cultivate purposeful work. We strive to create opportunities that not only nurture talent, but enable folks with family responsibilities to take part in the workforce.

Beyond our dedication to artisanal craftsmanship, our brand carries a wealth of knowledge and understanding. From formal schooling and a deep understanding of international relations, our curiosity extends to topics such as immigration migrant patterns, multiethnic violence and waste colonialism. We believe that this knowledge fuels our creativity and commitment to slow fashion, allowing us to engage with our audience in meaningful and enlightening ways. We stand proudly at the intersection of innovative design and ethical production.

By wearing our jewelry, utilizing our services or engaging in our content you are helping further the conversation around more sustainable consumption patterns. By supporting us, you join a movement that embraces the beauty of style, social impact, and the interwoven stories of women from all walks of life.

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