Made From Books is a socially responsible line of jewelry by Yes & Yes Designs. We use unwanted, falling apart, or outdated books as our source material, and donate a portion of our proceeds to support literacy programs world-wide. Each piece is laser cut and assembled with care by Laura and Julien Shields in Oakland, California. Thousands of books are thrown away each year in the Bay Area alone- we give them a new life. Delicate embossing, fabric weaves and fragments of colorful patterns make each piece unique. (less)