Upcycled Sari Cotton Tote Bag Handmade in India

A Rather Splendid Bag With Rather Splendid Origins

We've gone and created something rather marvellous here. These are tote bags made from upcycled sari fabric and cotton, each one stitched by hand with the kind of care that makes you feel slightly guilty for carrying your groceries in them. Except, well, that's precisely what they're for.

Why Choose Our Upcycled Sari Tote

Utterly Unique Design: Because each bag is cut from genuine sari off-cuts, no two are alike. You'll own something that genuinely cannot be replicated, which is rather fabulous and only slightly inconvenient when explaining to friends why yours looks different from the Instagram pictures.

Beautifully Crafted by Hand: Artisan women in Pondicherry have created these with meticulous care. Each stitch tells a story that mass production simply cannot match.

Generously Sourced Saris: Our materials come from across India and beyond, many donated especially for this initiative. Your bag carries genuine history and tradition within its fabric.

Built for Real Life: At approximately 34 cm by 38 cm with a 35 cm handle drop, this bag holds what you actually need to carry. No pretence, no unnecessary faffing about with size charts.

Makes a Genuine Difference: Purchasing directly supports ongoing income and economic independence for the artisans who made it. Not a token gesture, but a rather real one.

Product Details

Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm length by 38 cm height with 35 cm handle drop (12 inches length by 15 inches height with 14 inches handle drop)

Material: Upcycled sari fabric combined with cotton construction

Care: Hand wash gently in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry for best results.

What to Expect: Minor variations in colour and pattern are rather the point. These imperfections are what make each bag distinctive and genuine. Some bags may display the beautiful marks of handmade creation, which we reckon adds to their charm.

Each bag is one of a kind, cut from authentic sari fabric that was never intended to become a tote. That's rather glorious, and it does mean once your preferred pattern is gone, it's gone for good.