Biofabrication · Indonesia
Growing the future of craft
Symbia grows leather from recycled Kombucha and bacterial cellulose — redefining sustainability and unlocking new income for rural craftspeople worldwide.
8,000kg+CO₂ offset
16k+People reached
5Provinces visited
How it's made
The process
From SCOBY culture to finished bioleather — entirely fermentation-based.
01Fermenting sheets
02Drying and forming
03Finishing and finish
In the field
Our work
Community voices
Real stories
Symbia's programs are very suitable for the people in our village because the materials needed are easily sourced, cheap, and environmentally friendly.
This leather is the first of its kind.
I was struck by how Rayden encouraged the workers by working alongside them.
Get in touch
Let's work together
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