A plant-based, biodegradable and low-to-medium-traction rosin
This plant-based, biodegradable and low-to-medium-traction rosin has been produced by Leatherwood using organic oils and waxes. It is available for violin, viola and cello, with a hemp wrapping that makes the whole product 100 per cent vegan.
Leatherwood ecoRosin £26
email info@ecorosin.life
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