Unique T-Rex Leather Handbag to Be Auctioned for ₹5 Crore
World’s First T-Rex Leather Luxury Handbag To Be Auctioned For Rs 5 Crore
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A groundbreaking luxury handbag made from lab-grown collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils will be auctioned for over ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD). Displayed at the Art Zoo museum in Amsterdam until May 11, the creation highlights advancements in sustainable leather alternatives.
- 01The handbag is made from collagen derived from a Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil.
- 02It will be auctioned for a starting price of ₹5 crore (around $600,000 USD).
- 03The bag is displayed at Amsterdam's Art Zoo museum until May 11.
- 04This project showcases advancements in lab-grown leather technology.
- 05Critics question the authenticity of 'T. rex leather' due to the use of other animals' genetic material.
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A unique luxury handbag crafted from lab-grown collagen derived from Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils is set to be auctioned for over ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD). This innovative piece, designed by a collaboration of scientists and fashion designers, will be displayed at the Art Zoo museum in Amsterdam until May 11. The handbag aims to demonstrate the potential of sustainable leather alternatives. Thomas Mitchell, CEO of The Organoid Company, noted the technical challenges faced during production, while Che Connon, CEO of Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., emphasized the technological advancements represented by this project. Despite skepticism from some scientists regarding the term 'T. rex leather,' Mitchell expressed gratitude for the criticism, viewing it as essential to scientific exploration. This project follows earlier innovative endeavors, such as creating a giant meatball from woolly mammoth DNA and baking bread using ancient yeast.
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