Happy Cow was established in 2004 with the discovery of a unique opportunity: After spending a considerable amount of time wandering through India we came across a man who produced handmade leather clothing. This man was also a strict vegetarian. This point confused us - how could he abstain from eating meat yet work with leather?
As we began to learn the culture, it became clearer - this man had no problem working with leather because no cow had been killed to obtain the leather! All of his leather came from large furniture manufacturers who have excess leather on hand. He also explained to us that a significant portion of the leather comes from cows that died of natural causes. This is in fact quite common in India where 90% of the population are Hindus who consider cows to be sacred.
By shopping at Happy Cow, you are not only discouraging the unnecessary killing of animals but you are also helping to heal the planet! According to the United Nations, the mass breeding of cows (and other farm animals) is estimated to be responsible for a significant quantity of CO2 emissions (around 20%).* By using only recycled leather, we can help to diminish demand for mass breeding.
The current theme is pocket belts - they not only make your life easier, but also look great! Each belt is 100% Handmade from recycled leather and you will surely find numerous styles to fall in love with! When choosing your belt, keep in mind what you need to carry with you when you go out. Each item is specifically designed to fit a number of purposes.
We always get innendated with emails from happy (cow) customers, thanking us for their guilt-free fashion accessory that actually contributes something to their lives! Next time you go out it will be a choice (rather than a necessity), whether to carry a bag or not!
Thank you for visiting, if we can be of any assistance feel free to call or e-mail us.
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