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RECYCLED PLASTIC MESSENGER BAG
$45.00
handmade
recycled
community voted (262 votes)
Sack It To Me!
What's black, white and red all over? Hey now, leave the sunburned zebra out of this! The answer to this particular riddle is none other than this eye-catching, monochrome messenger bag, finished with a matching dark crimson strap and stitched accents. All joking aside, this sack has truly earned it stripes since it's the result of an initiative to help underprivileged, disadvantaged artisans in India improve their economic and social standing by creating self-sustainable employment following fair trade practices. The bold color blocks that make up this lightweight, over-the-shoulder bag are created from pre-consumer/post-industrial plastic that is cut into strips and then woven on a handloom to create airy fabric. Each is one of a kind and will vary slightly. Handmade in India.
- Item ID: 21395
- Materials: metal, cotton, recycled plastic
- 13.5" L x 13" W; strap length 47"
- Wipe clean with dry or wet cloth.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
262 votes * 15 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Not only is this bag handmade by fair trade artisans using recycled materials, it's also cute and practical. Check out the product story to learn more about how it's made, then let us know if this design has your vote!
Suzanne
Vote: Thumbs down!
I love concepts that help the less fortunate but just wished this quality looked better
gina
Vote: Thumbs down!
This doesn't appear to have any kind of snap or zipper to keep it closed, so I would never use it.
Christina
Vote: Thumbs up!
I think it's cute and I am more than willing to support a good cause.
Katherine
Vote: Thumbs up!
It's for a great cause and I like that's funky. I do wish it had a button or zipper closure but not hard to add a snap on there.
Krista
Vote: Thumbs down!
don't like the stiching, don't like that the pattern doesn't line up.
Carla
Vote: Thumbs up!
the price is a bit high - but this is very cute
Nadine
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like that it helps artisans get self-sustainable employment, the material is just not attractive to me.
Sam
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love the idea but the price is high
Sue
Vote: Thumbs up!
Smart. I'd buy it.
Christine
Vote: Thumbs up!
Cute but wouldn't spend too much on this.
Christina
Vote: Thumbs down!
No closure? no pockets? Not to mention it looks like a prison issued purse. No thanks.
Emily
Love that it's fair trade!! Unfortunately it's just not my style.
sally
Vote: Thumbs down!
One word Mrs. Robinson-- Plastic
Marina
Vote: Thumbs down!
It's ugly, no fashionista would be caught dead wearing this.