Introducing the Dhaka Shoulder Bag, a stylish and sustainable accessory that will elevate your beach trips, errands, and outings with friends. This exquisite bag is meticulously handcrafted in small batches by the talented artisans of Corr-The Jute Works.
What makes the Dhaka Shoulder Bag truly remarkable is its use of recycled sari fabric, seamlessly woven into the jute material. This fusion of traditional craftsmanship and eco-consciousness results in a uniquely beautiful accessory that tells a story of social impact. By purchasing this bag, you become an integral part of breaking the generational poverty cycle, supporting the livelihoods of these skilled artisans and empowering their communities.
Dhaka Shoulder Bag
CORR stands for Christian Organization for Relief and Rehabilitation. Corr–The Jute Works is a women’s nonprofit handicraft marketing trust and exporter of quality handicrafts. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, The Jute Works represents more than 4,000 rural women artisans in 154 workshops. The Jute Works strives to empower rural women through handicraft production, animal husbandry and small job creation projects. The group works with women regardless of caste, creed and race. It provides job training, develops leadership skills and generates awareness of the women’s plight. It promotes thrift, self–help and democratic practice among the women’s handicraft groups. Members share ownership, participate in decision-making and receive the benefits of surplus production. The Jute Works is one of Bangladesh’s largest exporter of handicrafts.
- Materials: 60% recycled cotton sari, 40% jute
- Measures: 3"W x 12"D + two 27.5 " straps
- Colors: Widely assorted sari colors, likely different than pictured
- Care: Spot clean with damp cloth
- Notes: Each bag is entirely unique due to the planet‒friendly, resourceful use of recycled sari. Unlined.
- Handcrafted in Bangladesh