Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to WaZeil & UaZit. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

WaZeil & UaZit, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?

One week into a three month nationwide tour we noticed the solar panels on our converted van stopped charging the batteries. Assessing the problem, it seemed as though we had blown a fuse. An easy repair, if we had a replacement fuse on hand. We did not.

In the moment, it was a devastating blow. The entirety of our existence relies on having power to charge our electronics and keep our fridge/lights running. Typically fuses can only be ordered online, but we were days away from our next “home base” city that could ship a package to.

We decided to search around Omaha. As luck would have it, a locally owner electrical appliance/repair shop just so happened to exist. What else did they do there? Solar!

Upon walking up to the business we were greeted by a sign with this quote, “if you can bring it to the door, we can fix it.”

After explaining our situation, the owner Michael came out to assess the fuse. Confirming it was blown, he also determined we required a 15-AMP fuse instead of 10-AMP. He promptly replaced the blown fuse and even gave us a spare fuse, should the situation arise again. He also thoroughly shared knowledge about the inner workings of solar. A topic we knew very little about but a kind gesture that really made a difference.

We initially told Michael we were only in town for the day, for our show in Omaha that night. When our panels were all fixed and ready to go, we tried paying Michael for his time and the repair but he refused. He just wanted to be added to the guest list at our show.

That repair could have easily costed us a couple hundred but he helped out of pure kindness and generosity. We walked away stunned and feeling so much love. Truly one of the nicest gestures we have ever received.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Established in 2015, with a passion to thrive by our own means. We want more from life than to simply exist. For ourselves, and for you! Our hands are dipped in many forms of physical, visual and auditory creations that are incessantly inspired by the natural world. All of our products are handmade by us with an obsessive eye for detail; made with love and intention.

The most important thing you should know about us and our work is that ALL of what we do is done without (fucking) censorship and with full authenticity. Those two values are the core foundation of STALPH.

With intentions to respect, honor, and cherish the earth, we are on a mission to make products safe for humans, the earth we wander and all of its precious creatures. Our identity naturally came to fruition when we started practicing deeper self-love. Deciding to cut as many toxins as possible from our own physical consumption made us want to reflect those actions in our creations. We came to the realization that all of our synthetic tools and materials to create could be replaced by resources found in nature. With that transformation, our creative vision for STALPH metamorphosed into one that is rooted in alchemy; the process of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary. From the nuts to the tree limbs that drop them, we use it all.
With a conscious mind, we are committed to always improving and evolving our practices to align with authenticity, zero waste and sustainability; from our design stages, to production to packaging. Being resourceful and living consciously without excess or waste is incredibly important to us. Plant-based, bio-degradable, compostable and recyclable are the four drivers for STALPH. From the products themselves, to the labels and packaging. We exclusively use premium, organic, ethically sourced and biodegradable textiles/sewing notions. We create all natural textile dyes, inks and watercolors; often from wild-harvested materials. All paper products, visual art prints, labels and tags are printed on post consumer recycled paper. Our shipping boxes are made from post consumer recycled cardboard and the remainder of our shipping supplies are completely biodegradable or recyclable. We also participate in Carbon Neutral Shipping Services.

Throughout the years of growing STALPH into what it has come to be, one constant reigns above all else…We are the embodiment of our brand. Its face, heart and soul. Everything we create and sell is a detail from our own daily life. From the moment you wake, until you wind down for the night.We thank you for shopping small, supporting ethical practices and are grateful to share this intimate experience of hand(fucking)made with you.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

While catering to a plethora of creative markets, the two values that hold true throughout Stalph are authenticity & transparency.

No person is pulling strings behind a curtain. We are what we say and we say what we do.
That’s the definition of authenticity to us. Stalph is a living and breathing part of our lives. With that comes transparency.

We are open about who we are as humans/makers/business owners and are transparent about our practices, processes and sourcing.

This has built not only client loyalty but a reputation within our market. Our clients and competitors know Stalph is more than a brand. It’s a lifestyle.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

After making the realization that e-commerce is oversaturated, we came to the conclusion that we need to be physically present to share our work and sell our goods. For us, that means touring, vendor markets, events, etc. Creating meaningful connections with each client. Our goods are created with an obsessive eye for detail, that tactile aspect is lost through the internet.

With each show, market and event we can capture the clients e-mail, phone number and address. This helps us continue to foster relationships with each person through postcards, personalized e-mails and texts.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.stalph.co
• Instagram: @thewazuazshow
• Youtube: www.YouTube.com/stalph

Image Credits
Leo Soyfer UaZit WaZeil