Handwoven Black & White Tote with Diamond Motif
£65.00
This handwoven tote bag features a sophisticated blend of crisp white and deep black, highlighted by intricate diamond motifs with woven stripes of small squares in black on a white backdrop. The bottom half is crafted from a solid black weave, providing both visual contrast and durability. Designed for everyday versatility, this spacious tote is perfect for carrying your essentials in style, whether you’re heading to work or out for a casual weekend. Handcrafted using traditional weaving techniques, this eco-conscious tote is made from 100% cotton and dyed using AZO-free dyes, ensuring a perfect balance of fashion and environmental responsibility. Its durable construction, paired with a secure zip closure, makes it both a practical and elegant choice for all occasions.
Please note that slight variations in colour and size are part of the handwoven process, adding a unique charm to each piece.
Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm (W) x 24 cm (H)
Materials: 100% cotton, AZO-free dyes
Closure style: Zip closure
Production Region: Northeast India
Care: Wash at low temperature with cold water using mild detergents. Handwashing is recommended. Do not tumble dry. Dry in the shade.
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Our collection of handloom handbags is curated around contemporary elegance and a celebration of the vibrant patterns and motifs authentic to Naga textiles. Other embellishments such as intricate braiding and knotwork add further sophistication. We curate our collection to include both earthy-inspired natural tones as well as lively and energetic colours, so that you can find the perfect accents for your style.
These hand-woven tote handbags are crafted by a collective of women weavers in the Phek region of Nagaland, using the ancient handloom (otherwise known as 'loin loom') technique. This is a skilful and highly manual process, using no mechanised or powered tools or equipment, relying on the weavers own effort, creativity and keen mental arithmetic to calculate the ornate patterns. Handloom weaving is at the heart of Naga cultural heritage and is so much more than simply a textiles production process or means of generating an income. Weaving has a strong social meaning and is deeply tied to the regional ecosystem. The craft brings people together - typically women - and supports wellbeing through relationships, collaboration and artistic self-expression. The process is extremely low energy and has a minimal environmental footprint and works in harmony with the natural landscape, flora and fauna of the Naga hills. The fertile soil of this landscape has historically provided perfect conditions for growing the cotton, flax and nettle traditionally used in making yarns since ancestral times.
We partner with community-owned weaving collectives who strive to ensure that weavers are able to make a dignified livelihood, and in-turn that craft weaving is sustained for the generations to come. In doing so, this work also contributes to conserving the natural environment of this spectacularly beautiful and ecologically rich region. By purchasing these products you are not only adding a touch of cultural elegance to your décor, but supporting the future of handloom craft weaving for generations to come.
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Additional information
| Weight | 130 g |
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| Dimensions | 16 × 16 in |
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