Raise The Earth was born from the desire to create holistic products that combine sustainability and functionality.

 

Ariel first worked with black cork when he handcrafted nature-inspired hives for his honey-bees. Falling in love with it’s organic texture and unique aesthetic, he knew there was more in store for this earth-conscious material. 

 

At the time, Ariel was recovering from a shoulder injury and, as a keen yogi, he didn’t want this to come in the way of his practice. Blocks were the tool that allowed him to continue, yet, having tried other blocks, he found they were either too soft, too slippy or too rigid. 

 

Then once he discovered most cork products are bound together with glue,  he decided to make his own....