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Re-f-use - Sustainable products

Paper handbags

Material
  40% post-consumer recycled kraft paper, cotton and leather
Design
  Deja Vous/Laurie Carter
Manufacturer
  Tianguis Concepts II Ltd., The Philippines

Year

  1996
Sustainable
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Design phase
 

Manufacturing
Recycled kraft paper is cut in strips, rolled into twine, then woven on hand looms with cotton thread to produce the main fabric for these handbags. Lined in heavy cotton twill and bound in leather, the bags are very durable and can be used in the rain. Gift from the manufacturer.