Reed Shopping Bag - 22cm - Green & Purple

Entirely handmade in Portugal, this rush bag embodies traditional craftsmanship passed down with precision. The precise weaving is enhanced by a protective varnish that strengthens the bag's durability over time while protecting it from stains, bad weather, and UV rays. The leather finishes and the discreetly integrated magnetic closure testify to meticulous, durable, and genuine manufacturing.

Designed for daily use, it adapts to your pace: carried by hand with its rounded handles or on the shoulder with its removable strap. Its stable structure, reinforced by protective studs under the bag, allows it to be placed anywhere with complete peace of mind. Spacious and well-balanced, it easily carries essentials.

Each piece is unique. The natural nuances of the rush, the slight irregularities in the weaving, and the handmade finishes speak of authentic manufacturing, far from standardized production.

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Features

• Material: Varnished rush and leather
• Height: Approximately 18 cm
• Width: Approximately 22 cm
• Depth: Approximately 14 cm
• Comes with a leather shoulder strap

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These bags are made by the elderly artisans of the village of Castanheira Alcobaça, gathered under the impetus of Nuno Barreiro, a son of the village. A beautiful, authentic story!

Rush grows wild in the region, no fertilizer, no pesticides, it just takes some effort to harvest it.

Sizing, drying, everything is manual and local: no transport, no chemicals, no machines...

Weaving: At this stage too, everything is local. The village artisans share a workshop and take turns to fulfill orders.

Assembly, finishing, and checks: no bag leaves the workshop without the elders having inspected it thoroughly.