FOLDAWAY TOTE SHOPPER RECYCLED SARI COTTON SHOPPING BAG FAIR TRADE

Perfect for carrying in a pocket or handbag, this shopping bag folds into an inside pocket of the bag

Made from recycled sari silk

Colours and designs will vary

Hand wash in cool water

Approximate size: 40(w) x 40(h) cm plus handles 7 x 20 cm

Made in various workshops in the slums of Kolkata or in villages nearby by producer group Sasha. Sasha helps the women who make them to acquire skills in drawing, cutting, stitching, stuffing etc, and they become not just economically empowered but more confident in raising their voices against domestic violence, discrimination, etc.

The materials used have minimum impact on the environment, and machinery is limited to a small number of sewing machines.

Handmade in India