Bag Soil to to soil circular handbag

Unique, soil-to-soil, charming, artisan-made circular handbag. Original design. These high-quality bags are fashionable and functional, and you can easily match them with any outfit; They never go out of style. Each bag is unique and tells a story about the origin of its natural raw materials and the artisans who made them, representing their region, Western Uganda. They can undoubtedly highlight the type of materials you value, symbolise the values that are important to you and tell people what you care about. 

Size 
Lightweight handbag
Measurements
Height 8.5 inches
Length 8 inches
Width 1.5 inches

Materials 
Banana fibre
Raffia
Naturally dyed banana silk
Lining: 100% preloved cotton sheets that we buy in local markets and eco-print with local leaves and flowers. 

Care Instructions 
We suggest using a clean, damp cloth to wipe down the bag's exterior. This bag is biodegradable, and you can put it in your compost bin at the end of its life. 

Packaging 
Each bag is packed with recycled and/or handmade paper, ready for display in your store. We use handmade paper and natural inks to make our tags.

How it's Made 
Seeds & Stories operates according to the 4R approach: reduce, reuse, regenerate and recycle. These handbags are handmade in Bigodi, a rural village in Western Uganda, by Moonlight, Janerose and Grace B. Our talented artisans weave these bags with local banana fibre and raffia or local banana fibre and naturally dyed banana silk. Moonlight naturally dyes the banana silk with local dye plants, roots, leaves or flowers. We use rainwater to make our dye baths. 
Natural dyes are a biodegradable, non-toxic alternative to petroleum-derived and harmful synthetic dyes, making them better for our artisans, customers, and the environment. 

Moonlight, Janerose and Grace B apply traditional weaving techniques to create these beautiful handbags. Each bag takes approximately one week to make.

From harvesting to natural dyeing, from hand weaving to finishing, our artisans work at a slow pace in harmony with nature, conserving natural resources. 

Each Seeds & Stories product is ethically made from a combination of local natural fibres and dyes, repurposed materials, modern designs, and ancient techniques passed down through generations. Our artisans are empowered to use their skills to create our unique soil-to-soil products while preserving their traditional crafts and cultural heritage.

We strive to create products that leave the world in a better place than when we started. Our stylish handbags create social, economic and learning opportunities for women in rural Uganda, increasing their income and well-being while promoting traditional crafts and positively impacting the environment. With every purchase from Seeds & Stories, you are not just buying a unique artisanal product but making a difference to women in Bigodi while contributing to environmental regeneration. 

Made to order
All our products are made to order. 
You can choose to have your bag handwoven with the following: Banana fibre and raffia or banana fibre and banana silk. We offer yellow, purple, red, and orange colours. 

Please note that as the bags are handmade, there may be slight variations in the design. Changes in colour and patterns are likely to happen due to seasonal natural dyes and natural fibres available, and we believe this adds extra charm and uniqueness to our products.

Please send us a message with your preferences. Please note that our artisans take approximately one week to make your product. Then, depending on your location, it can take around four weeks for the product to be delivered. So, you should expect the order within six weeks; the wait is totally worth it.