Mycelium 'Leather'

Production of this material is similar to making ravioli from scratch, and the final product is more resilient than cement.

Fungi obtained from tissues of mycelia and storing them in a jar. In three to seven days, the mixture expands and forms into clumps of material, which is then used to create products like handbags, purses, etc. According to co-founder Phil Ross, production of this material is similar to making ravioli from scratch, and the final product is more resilient than cementing.

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