Ocean Tribal Clutch
Regular price $44.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 135): Computation results in '-Infinity'%The Ocean Tribal clutch is perfect for the beach, brunch, and everything in between! Traditional techniques and patterns are used to create these trendy, modern bags. It is completely handwoven with a repeating design on front and back.
- Material: Woven Saa (Mulberry) + Interior lined in black cotton
- Measurements: L 9" x H 7.5"
- Details: Zippered closure
- Color: Ocean
- Handmade with love in Laos
- As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.
Artisan Profile
Laos is a country of diverse ethnic groups, each with unique and highly adept craft and artisan skills, but the pressures of modern life and the availability of cheap factory made imports have resulted in Lao people giving up their crafts and their rural livelihoods. As a result, many of the crafts of Laos are vanishing art forms. Our design and production teams work closely with artisan groups in Laos to create items that fit modern, natural lifestyles while still retaining the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we work to create employment opportunities for villagers, especially women, and to reduce poverty and each product is made and finished in the villages.
These beautiful tribal bags are made using hand-woven and hand-dyed saa (mulberry) bark. From dyeing and weaving to the finishing work, the value-added income stays in the village. In addition to using natural fibers, materials and dyes, the villagers are committed to reducing waste and upcycling, when possible. Bags are lined with remnant fabrics and fibers. Nothing goes to waste and everything is done to consciously reduce waste and protect the environment.
- What does limited quantity and small batch mean? - Since many of our items are handmade and ethically sourced, there are some instances when items will sell out or go on back order. Please be aware that there is a slight possibility of your order being delayed or cancelled. We will notify you immediately and refund if that is the case.
- Why are there slight abnormalities in my product? - Due to the handmade nature of some of our products, the natural color of the straws/leaves my vary from nude color to darker nude color. Some products are naturally harvested and dyed with manual processing.
- What are sustainable materials? - The well known sustainable materials are: Recycled Cotton, Organic Hemp, Organic Linen, Jute (Straw), Alpaca, Wool, recycled materials (denim, etc.) There are some new materials hitting the market as well: Tencel, Penotext, Econyl, and Qmonos. Though I have yet to source any products using these materials.
- Do you recycle? - Yes, I personally recycle. BUT I also reward you for recycling. See our Recycling Program page for more details.
- What is carbon offsetting? - You can find out about our efforts to combat carbon emissions here.
