Fair Trade & Artisan-Made — crafted by a women’s handicraft enterprise supporting over 600 members

Hand-Embroidered with Tanka Stitch — traditional straight-stitch embroidery adds texture and meaning

Hand-Appliquéd Seed Motifs — symbolic designs celebrate growth, resilience, and renewal

100% Cotton Construction — lightweight yet durable for everyday use

Thoughtful Functional Details — lined interior and coconut shell button closure

Easy to Carry — comfortable shoulder-length handles, ideal for everyday essentials

Everyday Versatility — perfect for errands, the library, casual outings, or gifting

Easy to Gift — a meaningful choice for birthdays, holidays, and just-because moments

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% cotton

Size:

Bag: 12" × 9.5" (30.5 × 24 cm)

Handles: 52" × 4.5" (132 × 11.5 cm) (measured end-to-end)

Technique: Hand embroidery and appliqué using tanka stitches

Dyes: Azo-free dyes

Care: Machine wash cold, delicate cycle; tumble dry low

This all-cotton shoulder bag blends expressive surface design with practical, everyday functionality. Hand-embroidered and appliquéd seed motifs bring texture and symbolism to a clean, compact silhouette, while the lined interior and coconut shell button closure keep contents secure.

Sized just right for books, notebooks, and daily essentials, it’s a natural companion for trips to the library, market runs, or casual days out. Each bag ships in assorted color combinations, making every piece unique while maintaining consistent construction and quality.

Ships in assorted colors

Origin: Handmade in India

This bag is created by a women-led cooperative in a drought-prone region of Western India, where access to stable livelihoods is limited. As member-owners of the enterprise, artisans gain financial independence, skill development, and long-term economic opportunity.

Artisans work with cotton fabrics dyed or block printed using azo-free dyes, then carefully hand-appliqué seed-shaped motifs onto the base fabric. These motifs are secured and accented using tanka embroidery, a traditional straight-stitch technique that allows for variation in stitch length and pattern, adding durability and visual rhythm.

Finished with a coconut shell button closure and reinforced handles, each bag reflects generations of textile knowledge and collaborative craftsmanship.