Reusable Kalamkari Cotton Bottle Gift Bags, Ethically Handmade In India
Meet our beautiful reusable Kalamkari cotton gift bags, with bright colours and various traditional Indian prints. Each of these bags were ethically handmade by empowered women artisans in India. Each bag is sturdy and strong, with thick upcycled sari lining to ensure that trinkets, gifts or anything else is stored securely.
Kalamkari is a type of hand printed or hand block printed cotton textile; it is derived from an ancient style of painting by hand using a tamarind pen and natural dyes. The term kalamkari refers to a specific style of craftsmanship by pen, "kalam" and "kari", which means craft, derived from Persian.
These eco-friendly alternatives to paper gift bags are handmade using ethically sourced cotton, decorated with Kalamkari prints and lined using recycled sari cloth. They can be re-used over and over, and they are brilliant for wrapping small or large gifts, storing your favourite bits and bobs, and they make brilliant wine or other bottle gift bags! Chic and tree-free, our gift bags are reversible, reusable and fabulous.
Colours and patterns may vary slightly, depending on the cut of the fabric used. Some finished items have minor imperfections or markings, which makes them even more charming and distinctive.
Dimensions when laid flat: Approx 34 cm L x 17 W (13.5 in L x 6.5 in W) with flat base
Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry.
For our friends across mainland Europe: **This product ships from within the EU**
Reusable Kalamkari printed cotton gift bags, ethically handmade by empowered women artisans in India. These eco-friendly alternatives to paper gift bags are handmade using ethically sourced cotton and lined with recycled sari cloth. They can be re-used, brilliant for wrapping small or large gifts, storing your favourite bits and bobs, and they make brilliant wine or other bottle gift bags!
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Discover beautiful fair trade accessories and gifts from Shakti.ism, a social enterprise brand on a mission to empower and support marginalised women.
They partner with local grassroots NGOs to ensure their support is reaching people who need it most. Often these are women and girls who have experienced or are at risk of gender-based violence as well as other disadvantages.
Shakti.ism and their partners create a supportive space for the women to develop their skills as artisans and entrepreneurs. This training and support creates far-reaching ripples of change. It helps ensure the women have a sustainable livelihood for the future, breaks the cycle of poverty and preserves local traditions.
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