About
We make one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted jewelry. They are functional pieces made from reclaimed, salvaged and recycled materials.
Why "The Brown Banana?" Well, one of two things can be done with a banana a bit past its prime: throw it out, or make it into something tasty like banana bread or, perhaps, banana pudding with vanilla wafers! Mmmm. So, we strive to take materials you might find headed for the recycling bin and reclaim them for art's sake.
The artist, Gabriel Colaluca, is a graduate of the University of San Francisco and makes his home in the vibrant Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco. Growing up, Gabriel was exposed to the best of art and culture through travel and education provided by his father. These experiences were key in molding his sense of aesthetic and design.