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Upcycled Sari Cotton Tote Bag, Handmade in India
€17,95 EUR
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A Rather Splendid Bag with a Story (and a Conscience)
Look, we'll be honest: this isn't just a tote bag. It's a beautifully crafted fusion of reclaimed sari fabric and organic cotton, lovingly assembled by artisan women in Pondicherry. Each one emerges utterly unique, rather like twins who've gone their separate ways style-wise.
Why Choose Our Upcycled Sari Tote
Gloriously One-of-a-Kind: Because every sari tells its own tale, no two bags are identical. Yours might feature jewel tones from South India, or perhaps vibrant patterns from across the country. The colours and designs shift depending on which portion of the original sari was used, making your purchase genuinely unrepeatable.
Properly Handmade: Each bag is meticulously crafted by skilled hands using off-cuts from donated saris. You'll occasionally spot minor imperfections, which rather adds to the charm and authenticity. These are badges of genuine human craft, not factory uniformity.
Fabulously Sustainable: Upcycled from discarded sari fabric, this tote gives new life to textiles destined for waste. You're choosing reusable elegance over single-use alternatives, all while supporting economic independence for the women who create them.
Marvellous Capacity: Measuring approximately 34 cm length by 38 cm height with a 35 cm handle drop, it holds your weekly shopping, library books, or weekend essentials without fuss.
Product Details
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm length, 38 cm height, 35 cm handle drop
Materials: Upcycled sari cotton and organic cotton blend
Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry for longevity.
Why It Matters: Your purchase provides ongoing employment and economic empowerment for artisan women in India, transforming discarded textiles into wearable art.
Each bag arrives as a genuinely unique piece. Given that every sari offers only limited off-cuts, these don't hang around long. Secure yours and join a growing community of rather clever shoppers who refuse to compromise between style and substance.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
THE RATHER IMPORTANT BITS
This rather lovely piece ships directly from our brand partner - we work with independent brands who are absolutely brilliant and work frightfully hard to create beautiful things.
SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
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At checkout, you'll see exactly where this particular brand can send your goodies.
We're terribly sorry, but shipping costs do vary rather wildly depending on where you are in the world. The exact figures pop up at checkout - no nasty surprises!
RETURNS
You have 14 days to return items.
Now, we absolutely adore our brand partners - they work incredibly hard and we do try to support them as much as we possibly can. So I'm rather afraid we have to pass the return postage costs back to you. Frightfully sorry about that!
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Ordering multiple sizes to try at home is rather hard on our planet and makes things jolly difficult for these brilliant independent creators.
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