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CASSETTE TAPE POUCH
$24.00
handmade
recycled
community voted (295 votes)
Too Cool for School
These chic pouches are the perfect fashion fusion, combining hip, night club colors with a "green" world view. Reclaimed plastic ribbon from vintage cassette tapes gets a fashion-forward reboot, woven with cotton cord to create the shimmering exterior. And those old-school materials are given new-school functionality, keeping valuables close at hand with a zippered top and a matching wrist strap. Made in India.
- Item ID: 20940
- Materials: recycled audio tapes, 100% Cotton
- 6.5" L x 4.5" W
- Spot clean with a damp cloth.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
295 votes * 26 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Hey there, voters! Ribbon and sparkles may not be that uncommon when it comes to clutches, but we've found a new way to glam-up the standard handbag. These pouches are not only fashionable, they're also eco-friendly. We love that they're made from reclaimed plastic cassette tape ribbon. It shimmers, it's sturdy and it's chic. Could you see your favorite fashionista carrying this handbag on a night out?
Laura
Vote: Thumbs up!
I've been looking for something like this! Shiny and from recycled material makes it even better!
Vote: Thumbs down!
While I do like how it's recycled, it's just too common for uncommon goods. I could find this for three dollars somewhere else. Dissapointed.
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs up!
I want this now! My sister STILL carries a walkman and she is only in her late 20's! She would LOVE this because its made of cassette tapes. Perfect for the fashionable 80's baby that recalls the days before CD's.
Mari
Vote: Thumbs down!
I think they're ugly.
Susan
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just ugly
Jenna
Vote: Thumbs down!
You lost me because I thought I've seen these for sale in Claire's at the mall...You had me for a second when I read recycled cassette tape...You lost me at Made in India...
Catherine
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute, but cassette tapes are going the way of records. Can see many other uses for these pretty little pouches: carry lipstick, nail polish, etc...
Mary
Vote: Thumbs up!
Really cute! Love that it's recycled!
Katie C., Houston, TX
gotta have one!
Kristin
Vote: Thumbs down!
Meh.
debbie
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are really cute! My daughter would like it too!
Kathie
Vote: Thumbs up!
They are cute and useful and glad they are from recycled tapes. Some folks don't even know what tapes are (or were)! Can't they be made in this country?
Vickie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Made in India - not thanks!!!
Vickie
Vote: Thumbs down!
Made in India - no thanks!!!
rebeca
Vote: Thumbs down!
whats up with the glitter? and I also need something that doesn't look like it came out of a 12 yr olds backpack
danielle
Vote: Thumbs up!
cute! but is it more durable than a cheapie purse you would get at Target?
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Thanks for the question, Danielle! What makes this pouch special is that it is handmade using the plastic tape from actual cassette tapes. It's woven with a cotton cord to add durability.
Breen
Vote: Thumbs up!
great price
Breen
Vote: Thumbs up!
great price & cute to boot!!
Karen
Vote: Thumbs up!
Who wouldn't want this $12 pouch? Recycled material...even better!
Kiki
Vote: Thumbs down!
Just not my style and I have found other recyclable material bags that I prefer. Kudos to the designers for creativity!!
Marianne
Vote: Thumbs up!
Pretty. Decent price and GREEN. Can't beat that combination.
Amy
Vote: Thumbs up!
It's recycled AND sparkly? Yes, please.
Javon
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cute! Great gift for the girlie girl. Sassy enough for a night out with the girls but cool enough for the teen crowd.
Stacey
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute gift for preteen/teen and made of recycled materials to boot. Got it coming and going :)Would rather it be made in USA, but at least it's not China...