Description

Natural jute eco tote shopping bag with giraffes.

•   This hand-loomed jute tote eco shopping bag is both environmentally-friendly and stylish in design.

•   Features a striking cream and brown design printed on both the front and back – a mother and baby giraffe and sun.

•   Finished with two cushioned brown cotton handles.

•   There is one main compartment inside, which has been treated with a waterproof, wipe-clean lining.

•    Eco fact! 1 million plastic bags are used every minute worldwide and that the average lifespan of a plastic bag is 12 minutes!

•   Part of a range of themed products. (Click on the “Giraffes” Tag above to reveal the selection.) And check out the “You may also like” product suggestions below.

What is a Tote Bag?

It’s a simple product which combines practicality, versatility and style. Usually defined as a medium sized bag which has two parallel handles.
They are usually unfastened at the top and therefore commonly used for carrying shopping.
Tote bags provide a comfortable and reusable alternative to disposable plastic shopping bags.

This Fair Trade bag has been handmade with great care by artisans at Earthbags in Kolkata, India.
They give employment to women and self-help groups and strive to help the environment by encouraging more people to use earth-friendly bags, rather than plastic ones.
Earthbags has become the first factory in eastern India to receive the “Gold Standard” from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

What jute looks like after it has been loomed

Did you know?
Jute is the 2nd most important vegetable fibre (after cotton) and is a light, soft, shiny plant fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. (See supporting images)
Jute has a minimal carbon footprint, it reduces water consumption, uses hardly any fertiliser and pesticides and there is very little pollution created during manufacturing.

Cutting natural jute in India

Jute is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable and thus environmentally-friendly.

Close-up of natural jute in India

DIMENSIONS – width 30 cm x height 30 cm x depth of gusset 20 cm approximately.
The handles have a drop of 12 cm from the top of the bag.

These bags are 100% vegan: no animals are harmed, they’re water based and AZO-free dyes are used.

You’ll find many different designs in the range. This jute shopping bag has a “save our bees” print.

Also note: I take care to ensure that pictures and descriptions are as accurate and representative as possible, but please be aware that these products are handmade in the developing world (often using locally-sourced and/or recycled materials) and minor variations may occur – making each item truly unique!

If you want the full story about Earthbags, the manufacturer in Kolkata, India who make these jute shopping bags, then read my Blog post.

“AND REMEMBER, NO POSTAGE COSTS WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ORDER – DELIVERY IS FREE.”