Braided Bag | Basket bag SAMBAS made of water hyacinth

•38x14x34 cm in size • spacious shopping bag made of robust water hyacinth, lined and lockable • conveys summer vibes in every season • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade With Sambas, our spacious shopping bag made from woven water hyacinth, you can go on your next shopping trip in a practical and stylish way.   You'll be amazed by its well-thought-out design: The carefully crafted bag is lined with fine fabric and can be closed with a cord so that your belongings are always protected and safe from loss.   The two handles are made of robust rattan and therefore guarantee longevity and stability.    With Sambas you not only have a practical shopping companion, but also a timeless accessory that goes with every outfit and every season.   Whether you're doing your daily shopping or on the way to work, Sambas will always be the perfect companion with its simple design and natural color. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight: Length x width x height (incl.   Grab handles): 38x14x34 cm Weight: 0.62kg Our products are artfully crafted unique pieces.   Due to hand manufacturing and natural variations in materials, they may vary slightly in size, color and shape. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Main material: water hyacinth Our bags are made from plant fibers.   They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.    Water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes.   It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced into Southeast Asia.   There it is considered a weed because it reproduces incredibly quickly and can cover entire bodies of water with a carpet of leaves.   The resulting lack of light and oxygen causes all life underwater to die, which is why the plants must be removed regularly.   To prepare the plants for further processing, the leaves are cut off and the thick stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days.   The result is an abundant, sustainable raw material for many woven goods here at Soeji!    Other materials: polyester, rattan -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Place of production: This bag is handmade in Java, Indonesia When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions.   Only adult and experienced artisans work in the companies from which we purchase our goods.   No harmful chemicals are used during production.   Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process hardly produces any greenhouse gas emissions.   We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.