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This handbag is woven from banana fibre, the strong strand drawn from the stem of the banana plant after its fruit is harvested. The artisans of Samuday Crafts strip the fibre, dry it, and twist it into a cord. From that cord they build a sturdy, lightweight bag with a natural, earthy grain.
It handles a market run, a commute, or a weekend out. The fibre comes from farm waste, so the bag is biodegradable. It returns kindly to the soil at the end of its long life.
Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain shape and color. Handwash separately. Do not machine wash.
Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.
This is an everyday bag. It is roomy enough for a market run, a stack of books, a tablet, and the small things a day needs, yet light to carry on the shoulder or in the hand. The natural grain of the fibre pairs easily with linen, cotton, and denim, in casual and in smart-casual looks alike.
It also dresses up. For a daytime event or a relaxed evening, let the earthy weave sit against a simple kurta or a plain dress, where it reads as a considered, low-key choice. Two colours layered in a wardrobe cover most outings.
Treat it as the natural object it is. Banana fibre is sturdy but not waterproof, so keep the bag out of heavy rain and do not soak it. Wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry fully in air or gentle sun, and store it somewhere dry so the fibre does not hold moisture.
It starts with what the orchard throws away. Once a banana plant has fruited, its tall stem is cut down as waste, and that stem is where the fibre lives.
The fibre is pulled by hand. Workers strip the layers of the stem and draw out long, pale strands, a slow and labour-heavy step that no machine does as cleanly. The strands are washed and then sun-dried until they stiffen into a usable fibre.
Next the fibre becomes cord. The dried strands are twisted and plied into an even, strong cord that can take the weight a bag must carry. Only then does the bag take shape.
The artisans of the Samuday Crafts cluster weave and stitch the cord into the body, set the base so it stands, and fix the handle to bear a full load. The result keeps the earthy colour and the slight irregularity of a fibre that grew, rather than one that was made in a factory.
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