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A Rather Splendid Bag With Rather More Character Than Your Average Tote
Look, we're not ones to boast, but this is the sort of shopping bag that actually makes you feel rather good about yourself. Each one is fashioned from genuine Indian sari offcuts by talented artisan women in Pondicherry, which means you're getting a one-of-a-kind piece that's equal parts fabulous and conscientious. The sort of thing you'll find yourself reaching for even when you've got perfectly adequate carrier bags at home.
Why Choose Our Upcycled Sari Tote
Genuinely Unique: Because each bag is cut from a different section of reclaimed sari cloth, no two are identical. You might get multiple hues dancing together, or perhaps a single glorious pattern. It's rather like opening a present each time, if you're into that sort of thing.
Ethically Crafted: Handmade by artisan women who receive ongoing fair income. Your purchase directly supports economic independence and skilled employment. Not to be theatrical about it, but you're doing something rather decent.
Beautifully Repurposed: These saris have travelled from across India and beyond, many generously donated. They're given a second life as a properly useful shopping companion, complete with all the character marks that come with genuine handwork.
Fabulously Made: Meticulously constructed using premium cotton, these bags are built to last through countless shopping trips and beyond.
Product Details
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm length by 38 cm height with 35 cm handle drop (or 12 inches by 15 inches with 14 inch handle drop, if you prefer)
Material: Upcycled sari cotton with cotton handles
Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry.
A Word on Perfection: Minor variations in colour and pattern are rather the point. You might notice slight imperfections here and there, which we rather think makes each bag even more distinctly yours.
Select your preferred sari colour and pattern from the dropdown menu above. Each bag tells its own story and arrives as a genuine one-of-a-kind piece.
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
Now, here's the thing - our wonderful brand partners ship to lots of different places, but not all of them can ship worldwide.
Some are brilliant at international shipping, others prefer to keep things closer to home.
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!
🌍 PLEASE CHOOSE THOUGHTFULLY:
Our wonderful partners put their hearts into everything they make.
Ordering multiple sizes to try at home is rather hard on our planet and makes things jolly difficult for these brilliant independent creators.
When in doubt, do ask us first!
PAYMENT
We're frightfully modern and accept all the usual suspects:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay
SECURE AS HOUSES
Everything's properly encrypted and secure - your details are safer than the Crown Jewels!
All prices in lovely British pounds £ GBP, though international chaps will see converted prices.
Any payment pickle? We're here to help sort things out! Contact us
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Sostter began, as all good ideas do, with a lively conversation and a shared sense of frustration. Why had the world of independent design become so serious, so samey, so… beige? Where was the spark, the imagination, the sheer joy of discovering something that made you stop and stare?
We dreamt of a marketplace that celebrated difference — where curious minds could explore a world of independent brands, design-led makers, and thoughtful artisans. A space that felt exciting, human, and beautifully imperfect.
Today, Sostter brings together remarkable people and their creations — from London to Lausanne, Brooklyn to Berlin — uniting makers and discoverers through craftsmanship, creativity, and conscience. Every object tells a story, and every purchase supports an independent brand doing things differently.
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