REFLECTION Hand Embroidered Bag

Size Length: 12 inches (30.5 cm), Width: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Strap: 52 inchesx4.5 inches (132 cmx11.5 cm)
100% cotton
Hand-embroidered, appliqued with tanka stiches
Azo-free dyes
Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Tumble dry low
Crafted by a women's handicraft enterprise from Western India

Disclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.

Description

Light reflects the pretty, hand-embroidered mirrors in this simple but charming, artisan-made, 100% cotton drawstring bag. Great to slip in a few necessary items, like your driver’s license, money purse etc. Its long strap can stay put over or across your shoulder. 

Created by a women's cooperative from a drought-prone region of western India that has over 600 women members. As member-owners, women gain avenues for financial and social independence. 

A Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India.

Ships in assorted colors:  Any color(s) shown in the image above.

How It's Made

Artisans expertly employ tanka embroidery and appliqué techniques, accentuating the textures, design, and colors of stunning cotton and silk products. They apply simple tanka straight-stitch to create varied patterns including adjusting stitch length. Tanka stitch is also used to overlay appliqué work, mirrors, threads, and beads to a base fabric. Block printed and solid fabrics of various combinations are used for appliqué to give each piece a unique feel and expression. All fabrics used are dyed or block printed with azo-free dyes. The textiles are sourced from a number of different groups; many of which are local artisan communities or non-profits. Some of the fabric is handwoven.