These bags are made of recycled materials, organic cotton, sustainable fibers or natural dyes.
These are Fair Trade bags, which means that the artisans who worked on them were compensated fairly for their work. In addition, they are given help to develop their communities.
All items are made using 100% Natural Dyes. The color is applied using "block printing" techniques. The artist carve the pattern into a block of wood, then use the wood to apply the colors to the fabric.
This stylish bag has a broad should strap the opening
creates a “V”. It is made from recycled embroidered patches that were
collected from the textile industry. Each bag has a unifying red yarn
but the recycled fabrics make each bag slightly different. This
versatile and functional bag even has a small pouch at the shoulder
strap for a mobile phone. The inside is lined with cloth and contains
zippered pockets. The bag is also adorned with beautiful mirror work
and miniature rattle bells that add great value to an already elaborate
bag.
Colorful and trendy, these mid-size totes make a cheerful accessory. The flower designs are hand-stiched using an applique technique and the bags are attached wide, useful straps. Made of cotton13" x 14"
Africa Peace Please Messenger ~ 36.95
These handmade messenger bags come with both an olive-green and grey-blue colored flap both with an off-white back. Stamped over the east coast of Africa is a peace sign that reads “Peace Please”; the grey bag has a red peace sign while the green bag has a darker army-green peace sign. The long messenger-style strap allows the top of the bag to hit right at the hip when crossed across your body. Made of a more cushioned material, the bags close with two pieces of Velcro, one on each corner of the flap. Beneath the flap is a 9” x 11” zipper pocket, big enough to hold a journal, a book or a passport. The main compartment of the bag is large and big enough to hold a few textbooks or souvenirs—perfect for school or traveling!
Color: Green, Blue Composition: Cotton Size: 14” x 15”
Sari Recycled Pocket Shopper Bag ~ $14.95
This extremely lightweight, yet durable bag is perfect for many uses. Large enough to hold groceries or books, you won't believe how small this bag can be when folded into its pouch! Not to mention, the material this bag is made of comes from old saris, recycled and reused. Made of assorted recycled saris - polyester16" x 16"
Jute Shopper Bag ~ $9.95
These shopper bags comes in red, olive, golden, and blue colors. They are made out of jute, a very durable and sustainable material. Screen printed in white on the front is the tree of life symbol while a Fair Trade "barcode" design is on the back. There is also a convenient zipper pocket inside.
You can also customize these bags with your own one-color logo for no extra charge! (Min. Order qty. 50 sets) Made of jute14" x 17"
Back of Jute shopper
Sustainable Jute Tote ~ $22.95
This large, spacious bag is made out of jute, a very durable and sustainable material. A stamp-like design on the front says "Team Green" and "Sustainable is Beautiful" while the back features a screen printed design that says, "Sustainable", "Fair Trade" and "Made with Love". This bag also has one zipped pocket on the inside. Made of jute16" x 19" x 4"
Symphony Tote Bag ~ $39.95
These colorful, striped bags come in two different colors, Spring and Water. Both bags are made of jute, a very durable and sustainable textile more commonly known as burlap, and are very roomy.
Spring is made up of warmer colors such as bright pink and orange. Outlining the bag is a cross-stitching of orange and blue jute threads. Water, on the other hand, is made of cooler colors such as purple, blue and black. Outlining the bag is a stitching like that of Spring; however, the jute threads are yellow and purple.
Both colors close with a magnetic snap and have a large zipper pocket and smaller open pocket on the inside. Inside both bags is a mustard-yellow lining with dark red Henna-like flowers; this same design outlines the thick straps of the bags. They also have a 4” depth, giving the bag a flat bottom which allows you to place the bag down without it falling over! This bag is perfect for carrying heavy groceries, textbooks or simple everyday use. Don’t forget to throw in the Symphony Cosmetic Case to match!
Color: Multi-colored Composition: Jute and cotton Size: 12” x 18” x 4”
(these are very large and great for taking all your things to church!)
ColorsSpring $34.95Water $34.95
Nector Bag ~ $39.95
Made of jute, more commonly known as burlap, these colorful, striped totes offer the durability and sturdiness people look for in a bag. Coming in two colors, bright green and a red-pink, both broad-strapped bags close with a magnetic snap and are lined inside with off-white cloth. There are two pockets on the inside, one large zipper pocket and one smaller open pocket, perfect places for a cell phone, keys, airline tickets or passport.
The red tote is outlined in yellow and coral jute thread and the straps are outlined with a solid red cloth to match the bag.
The green tote is outlined in bright blue and green jute thread and the straps are outlined with a solid green cloth to match the green of the bag.
The large, flat bottom of the bags allows them to stand on their own when set down. These bags are great for carrying heavy groceries, textbooks, a laptop or just for everyday use!
Color: Coral or Green Composition: Jute and Cotton Size: 12” x 18” x 6”
(These are very large and great for carrying all your things to church)
Eco Shopper ~ $9.95
The Eco Shopper is a best seller! Lightweight, colorful, and 100% naturally dyed, the Eco shopper bag can be used for any occasion and are machine washable. The fabric is hand block printed. This bag is made by a group of artisans that specializes in woodblock printing in north west India. Ramlal Khatri is the head of the group. He is a renowned artist who has won awards for his work.However, he was unable to sell his products and earn a living, and the colors of his art almost faded. Ramlal and his group have now developed the Eco Shopper reusable shopping bag. Ramlal has now hired 20 extra tailors to help him stitch the bags made from his fabrics. His son is now planning ongoing to college, something Ramlal is very proud of.
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Inside of Eco-Shopper
Symphony Cosmetic Bag ~ $17.95
These are made to match the Symphony Tote Bag!
Cosmic Tote Bag Large ~ $24.95
This tote bag has been embellished with mirror work. It closes with a magnetic button.
This is a fair trade bag, made by artisans in India. The artisans are very skilled in stitching and making quality products. They are compensated fairly for their work and they are given help to develop their communities.
Composition: Cotton, mirror, magnetic button Size: 12″ × 16″
Cosmic Tote Bag Small ~ $24.95
This is a quilted tote bag with mirror-work. It has a draw string to hang from your shoulder and close the top.
Composition: Cotton, mirrors Size: 14″ × 10.5″
Cosmic Sling Bag ~ $17.95
Beautiful Sling bag with a very intricate running stitch design and mirror work. The bag closes with a zipper on top. It has a front zipped pocket as well.
Color: Red with different colors of stitches Composition: Cotton, mirrors Size: 8.5″ × 6.5″
Dharma Bag ~ $26.95
Shoulder bag with a big zipped pocket and a strong square base. It has a small zipped pocket inside for your keys, coins or cell phone. Comes in various colors. It is an attractive bag for all ages.
Color: Various colors for different seasons Composition: Cotton Size: 12″ × 10″
Dharma Bag
Shanti Journalist Bag ~ $27.95
This is a trendy bag that is sturdy enough to carry books. Hand-made from thick yarn, dyed cotton thread, this bag shows a lot of work went into it to make it sturdy. It has a broad strap to accommodate to your shoulder. There is also one small zipped pocket inside.
Color: Various colors Composition: Cotton Size: 14″ × 14″
Pakko Tote Bag ~ $34.95
A tote bag made by patching together different printed fabrics. It is embellished with running stitches known as “pakko”.
Composition: Cotton Size: 14″ × 15.5″
Retro Shoulder Bag ~ $35.95
These beautiful bags have appliquéd shapes on the front, the back and even the straps. There are two base colors: Blue and Rust (a brownish-orange color). The appliquéd patterns are mainly white. The bag looks elaborate and modern, yet it retains its handmade nature.
Composition: Cotton Size: 12″ × 13″
Peace Appliqued Bags ~ $34.95
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. . It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in India. They use locally grown, unbleached and un-dyed cotton, making this bag environmentally friendly and giving it a rustic appeal.
Composition: Cotton Size: 15″ × 15″
The series is comprised of three motifs: Peace, Skull or The Tree of Life
The series is made by an all-female cooperative in the drought-affected Marwar region of West Rajasthan, India. This cooperative is made of 272 women actively practicing this art. The artisans are distributed over the region in various villages. Women from far villages come once a week to the cooperative office, submit their products and collect more raw materials to take back to their homes and work on them. Profits from this art help in the overall development of the group. This region now has medical centers providing basic health services, electricity produced from solar energy, evening schools for kids and vocational colleges for women.
World Peace Bags $24.95
Modern patterns are embroidered using traditional embroidery stitches on a hand-loomed fabric, making the bag an interesting blend of traditional art and modern design. The inside of the bag is lined using hand-block printed fabric in contrast colors.The bag also has a small zipped pocket inside. The flap of the bag closes with a magnetic button.
Variations: Hope (lime) World (blue) Love (orange)
Size: 9” x 7”
World Peace Bags - inside
Mix & Match Sling ~ $12.95
Sling bag with vibrant prints. The edge of the bag is trimmed with intricate hand beading. The front flap closes with Velcro, and it covers a large zipped front pocket and a large open top. Very sturdy and a very functional bag. Comes in an assortment of colors.
This product is made by an artisan cooperative in eastern Gujarat, India. This organization trains and empowers tribal women groups with vocational education, helping them create functional products and make a living. Thanks to fair trade, these artisans are able to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation, giving them the opportunity to make decisions and be independent (very important qualities in women of the region).
Made of colorful patches of recycled, embroidered, beaded and sequined fabrics, these elaborate passport sling-style bags are the perfect size to fit all of your daily necessities. Sitting just below the hip when slung across your body, these bags are perfect for travel or everyday use. They come in both a royal blue and bright red and close with a little black zipper; they also have a zipper pocket on the inside. This bag is great for everyday use, big enough to fit your necessities yet conveniently small, thin and lightweight.
Color: Red base, blue base, assorted designs in the middle Composition: Cotton, recycled sarees Size: 7” x 9”
Wood Eyeglass Holder ~ $12.95
This is a finely carved wooden sculpture that neatly holds your glasses. It is the shape of a nose and a mouth that stands on its own. The glasses rest on the “nose”, with the back securing them in place. A great and practical gift for anyone!
This product is made by a non-profit organization that works for the uplifting and development of underprivileged artisans. It is composed mainly of male artisans, both Hindu and Muslim, who suffer educational, training and health related issues.
This stylish bag has a broad should strap the opening
creates a “V”. It is made from recycled embroidered patches that were
collected from the textile industry. Each bag has a unifying red yarn
but the recycled fabrics make each bag slightly different. This
versatile and functional bag even has a small pouch at the shoulder
strap for a mobile phone. The inside is lined with cloth and contains
zippered pockets. The bag is also adorned with beautiful mirror work
and miniature rattle bells that add great value to an already elaborate
bag.
Colorful and trendy, these mid-size totes make a cheerful accessory. The flower designs are hand-stiched using an applique technique and the bags are attached wide, useful straps. Made of cotton13" x 14"
These handmade messenger bags come with both an olive-green and grey-blue colored flap both with an off-white back. Stamped over the east coast of Africa is a peace sign that reads “Peace Please”; the grey bag has a red peace sign while the green bag has a darker army-green peace sign. The long messenger-style strap allows the top of the bag to hit right at the hip when crossed across your body. Made of a more cushioned material, the bags close with two pieces of Velcro, one on each corner of the flap. Beneath the flap is a 9” x 11” zipper pocket, big enough to hold a journal, a book or a passport. The main compartment of the bag is large and big enough to hold a few textbooks or souvenirs—perfect for school or traveling!
This extremely lightweight, yet durable bag is perfect for many uses. Large enough to hold groceries or books, you won't believe how small this bag can be when folded into its pouch! Not to mention, the material this bag is made of comes from old saris, recycled and reused. Made of assorted recycled saris - polyester16" x 16"
These shopper bags comes in red, olive, golden, and blue colors. They are made out of jute, a very durable and sustainable material. Screen printed in white on the front is the tree of life symbol while a Fair Trade "barcode" design is on the back. There is also a convenient zipper pocket inside.
Back of Jute shopper
This large, spacious bag is made out of jute, a very durable and sustainable material. A stamp-like design on the front says "Team Green" and "Sustainable is Beautiful" while the back features a screen printed design that says, "Sustainable", "Fair Trade" and "Made with Love". This bag also has one zipped pocket on the inside. Made of jute16" x 19" x 4"
These colorful, striped bags come in two different colors, Spring and Water. Both bags are made of jute, a very durable and sustainable textile more commonly known as burlap, and are very roomy. 
Made of jute, more commonly known as burlap, these colorful, striped totes offer the durability and sturdiness people look for in a bag. Coming in two colors, bright green and a red-pink, both broad-strapped bags close with a magnetic snap and are lined inside with off-white cloth. There are two pockets on the inside, one large zipper pocket and one smaller open pocket, perfect places for a cell phone, keys, airline tickets or passport.
Inside of Eco-Shopper
These are made to match the Symphony Tote Bag!
This tote bag has been embellished with mirror work. It closes with a magnetic button.
This is a quilted tote bag with mirror-work. It has a draw string to hang from your shoulder and close the top.
Beautiful Sling bag with a very intricate running stitch design and mirror work. The bag closes with a zipper on top. It has a front zipped pocket as well.
Shoulder bag with a big zipped pocket and a strong square base. It has a small zipped pocket inside for your keys, coins or cell phone. Comes in various colors. It is an attractive bag for all ages.
Dharma Bag
This is a trendy bag that is sturdy enough to carry books. Hand-made from thick yarn, dyed cotton thread, this bag shows a lot of work went into it to make it sturdy. It has a broad strap to accommodate to your shoulder. There is also one small zipped pocket inside.
A tote bag made by patching together different printed fabrics. It is embellished with running stitches known as “pakko”.
These beautiful bags have appliquéd shapes on the front, the back and even the straps. There are two base colors: Blue and Rust (a brownish-orange color). The appliquéd patterns are mainly white. The bag looks elaborate and modern, yet it retains its handmade nature.
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. . It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in India. They use locally grown, unbleached and un-dyed cotton, making this bag environmentally friendly and giving it a rustic appeal.
Modern patterns are embroidered using traditional embroidery stitches on a hand-loomed fabric, making the bag an interesting blend of traditional art and modern design. The inside of the bag is lined using hand-block printed fabric in contrast colors.The bag also has a small zipped pocket inside. The flap of the bag closes with a magnetic button.
World Peace Bags - inside
Sling bag with vibrant prints. The edge of the bag is trimmed with intricate hand beading. The front flap closes with Velcro, and it covers a large zipped front pocket and a large open top. Very sturdy and a very functional bag. Comes in an assortment of colors.
Made of colorful patches of recycled, embroidered, beaded and sequined fabrics, these elaborate passport sling-style bags are the perfect size to fit all of your daily necessities. Sitting just below the hip when slung across your body, these bags are perfect for travel or everyday use. They come in both a royal blue and bright red and close with a little black zipper; they also have a zipper pocket on the inside. This bag is great for everyday use, big enough to fit your necessities yet conveniently small, thin and lightweight. 
This is a finely carved wooden sculpture that neatly holds your glasses. It is the shape of a nose and a mouth that stands on its own. The glasses rest on the “nose”, with the back securing them in place. A great and practical gift for anyone!