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Messenger and Tote Bags
A collection of our bigger, shoulder bags can be found here. Anything from a classic messenger bag, to a laptop bag, to a reusable tote shopping bag, to a yoga bag can be seen here.
Many of these bags are made of recycled materials, organic cotton, sustainable fibers or natural dyes. For example, our Organic Shopper is made of 100% organic cotton. Our very popular Eco Shopper are dyed with mineral and vegetable dyes, making them safe for grocery shopping. Our Expressions Bags are made out of jute, a renewable material that supports the economy of an entire artisan group. Finally, our Color Splash Bags are made of recycled textiles.
We encourage you to explore our different bags, since this is one of our most successful product categories!
$ 21.00
Nature Nectar Bags
NEW!!
Please note: Item SAB 115 is out of stock until late March
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...
$ 9.00 - $ 21.00
Jute Symphony Tote Bags
NEW!!
Please note: These items are out of stock until late March
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...
$ 15.00
Tree of Life Tote Bags
NEW!!
Please note: This item is out of stock until late March
These new additions to our collection are perfect colors and light-weight material for springtime. Coming in both a vibrant blue with a green sewn-on tree of life and a green with a lighter green tree of...
$ 18.00
Africa Batik Bags
NEW!!
Please note: The gray variation is out of stock until late March
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...
$ 6.00
Eco Shopper
The Eco Shopper is the best seller of 2008 and continues to have momentum into 2010! 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 and these also can be customized with your...
$ 6.00
Jute Shopper
Express yourself with these wonderfully sturdy and inspirational jute bags. Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into strong threads and is a renewable resource. These can be used to carry most things, anything from groceries to gym clothes. There are two colors available:
Chocolate...
$ 13.00
Cosmic Tote Bag I
This is a quilted tote bag with mirror-work. It has a draw string to hang from your shoulder and close the top.
This is a fair trade bag, handmade in India. The artisans that work on this bag are compensated fairly for their work, and are given help to develop...
$ 15.00
Cosmic Tote Bag II
This tote bag has been embellished with mirror work. Unlike our Cosmic Tote Bag I , this tote bag has shoulder straps. 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...
$ 28.00
Melange Tote Bag
This shoulder bag is made by sewing together patches of fabric. These patches have been embellished with wood-block printing by hand, using 100% natural dyes.
It is a Fair Trade bag made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and given development help for their...
$ 16.00
Pakko Tote Bag
A tote bag made by patching together different printed fabrics. It is embellished with running stitches known as “pakko”.
This item is made following Fair Trade practices, meaning that the artisans who made them received a fair wage for their work. They are also given help to develop their communities.
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$ 20.00
Recycled Video Tape Totes
These tote bags are made from recycled video tapes and cotton yarn. They come in two colors: green and rust.
The bags are handcrafted by young, underprivileged adults with special needs. They belong to an organization that makes sure they get the vocational education needed to survive in the world....
$ 11.00
Recycled Tape Folding Bag
These are very special products, made from recycled plastic and music tapes. They are lined with cloth inside. Comes as an assortment of colors. The bag itself can be folded into a small, zipped container, which is also the base of the bag when unfolded. Therefore, it’s easy to carry...
$ 1.25
This is a paper bag
This eco-friendly bag is made entirely of local newspapers in India. Lined with cardboard, it is sturdy and can serve as a great give-away or promotional bag. These are handcrafted by artisans who work for a school in India that teaches mentally and physically challenged students various crafts. These bags...
$ 8.50
Organic Shopper
This green bag is made with 100% organic cotton and utilizes vegetable dyes. The artwork that is printed on the front states: “sustainable, fair trade, made with love”. They are made using unbleached, unwashed cotton fabric; so please allow for a small shrinkage margin.
These bags are customizable on both...
$ 16.00
Jute Elegance
This indigenous bag is made by hand weaving jute and cotton. Colorful Jute threads give it a beautiful rustic texture. The inside of the bag is lined with thick canvas fabric and has two pockets (one zipped and one unzipped).
Artisans who work on this bag receive a fair wage,...
$ 16.00
Jute Jubilance
Colorful jute and cotton bag, made by hand weaving both materials together. Multi-stripe bag dyed in lively spring tones.
Artisans who work on this bag are given a fair wage, work under safe environments, and are given help to develop their communities.
Color: Multiple colors
Composition: Cotton, Jute
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$ 20.00
Sanskrit Bag (Eco friendly shopping bag)
Eco friendly, reusable shopping bag is a good alternative to plastic or paper bags. A stylish way to carry your various daily items and accessories. Set of three bags: large tote bag with a square base, plastic lined cosmetic case and sunglass/cell phone bag. The ancient Indian script printed on...
$ 12.00 - $ 36.00
Expressions Jute Bags
These messenger-style bags have inspirational messages printed on the front flap. There are three different messages on three different colors:
1) Blue Expressions Bag – “I AM FAIR TRADE”
2) Brown Expressions Bag – “BE yourself”
3) Green Expressions Bag – “Recycle, reuse, reduce”
Due to...
$ 12.00
Kashida Messenger Bags
These messenger bags are made following the traditional “Kashida” art of weaving on pit looms. The whole process is made by hand in desert villages of north west India. The bags come in 2 colors: black and red.
These are Fair Trade bags, which means that the artisans who worked...
$ 18.00
Pakko Messenger Bag
The bag is made by combining various fabric patches together. All the patches are sewn to another base fabric by small running stitches, locally termed as “Pakko”. The entire fabric is then neatly sown into a bag and lined by a fine cotton fabric. A small flap pocket is given...
$ 24.00
Cosmic Messenger Bag
This is a large messenger bag with a big zipped pocket inside. It comes in two rich colors: Red and Black. Hand embroidery and mirror work adorn the front panel.
This artistic bag is made by artisans in India. It is a functional bag, fit for modern usage, yet it...
$ 16.00
Applique Shoulder Bags
These beautiful bags have appliqued shapes on the front, the back and even the straps. There are two base colors: Blue and Rust (a brownish-orange color). The appliqued patterns are mainly white. The bag looks elaborate and modern, yet it retains its handmade nature.
These are Fair Trade bags made...
$ 13.00
Shanti 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...
$ 13.00
Dharma Bag
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 fall colors. It is an attractive bag for all ages.
Artisans who work on this bag receive a fair salary, and...
$ 13.00
Unique Classic Messenger Bag
This is a classic and simple messenger bag. The bag, decorated with a striped pattern, and has a front flap and a large pocket inside.
This is a clear example of how a functional, good quality bag can also be sustainable. It is made following a fair trade philosophy and...
$ 18.00 - $ 24.00
Green Computing
Trendy laptop bags, made with 100% natural dyes. Great eco-alternative to conventional synthetic laptop bags. Machine washable. Completely quilted, multiple pockets for pens, calculators, credit cards, etc.
Composition: Cotton
Size: 15” x 12” x 2.5” (width)
Min Order Qty – 2 per color
$ 16.50 - $ 17.50
Tree of Life Applique Bag
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. This particular series is comprised of the Tree of Life. 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...
$ 16.50 - $ 17.50
Peace Appliqued Bags
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. The series is comprised of three motifs: Peace, Skull and The Tree of Life (please click to order tree of life bags). It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in...
$ 12.00
Skull Applique Bag
These messenger-style bags have hand-appliqued skulls in them. The skull is one single piece of fabric, carefully appliqued by artisans in India. 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...
$ 21.00
Eclectic Bags
Hand appliquéd messenger bags with eclectic motifs (of Shiva). The bag closes with a zipper, and the flap has Velcro. The bag also has a cell phone pocket outside and a smaller zipped pocket inside. Click on the pictures to enlarge the individual bags with their respective labels.
The series...
$ 12.00
Sanskrit Yoga Bag
Take the weight off your shoulders and practice Yoga with a guilt-free bag! Our Fair Trade yoga bags have been made following strict Fair Trade practices. This design is called the Sanskrit Yoga Bag. It has the OM symbol and other Sanskrit symbols printed on the bag. It is very...
$ 12.00
Expression Yoga Bag
Take the weight off your shoulders and practice Yoga with a guilt-free bag! Our Fair Trade yoga bags have been made following strict Fair Trade practices. This design is called the Expression Yoga Bag. It has the words “Practice smiling” embroidered on the bag. It is very functional, closing at...
$ 14.00
Color Splash "V" Bag
Please note: This item is out of stock until late March
This stylish bag has a broad should strap the opening creats 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...
$ 16.00
Color Splash Square Bag
A beautiful and stylish bag with a broad shoulder strap. It is made from recycled embroidered patches from recycled sarees. The shoulder strap has a small pouch for a mobile phone. The inside is lined with cloth and contains zipped pockets. The difference between this one and the Color Splash...
$ 39.00
Messenger Style Diaper Bag
This bag is made from khadi, a handwoven fabric that is part of a development project started by Mahatma Ghandi. It has multiple pockets inside and outside. Comes with a changing pad. It has an embroidered bird design in front.
Income generated by this bag helps artisans lead a dignified...
$ 39.00
Tote Style Diaper Bag
This bag is made from khadi, a handwoven fabric that is part of a development project started by Mahatma Gandhi. It has multiple pockets inside and outside. Comes with a changing pad. Assorted colors.
Composition: Khadi cotton
Size: 11” x 13” x 4.5”
Min Order Qty: 2 assorted...
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