{"product_id":"the-blue-meadow-kauna-u-bag","title":"The Blue Meadow | Kauna Grass U-Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue and white flowers - forget-me-nots, small daisies - are scattered across this U-bag in a composition that is fresh, cool and instantly spring. The Kauna grass base gives the blue embroidery somewhere to land, and the contrast between the natural tan and the cool blue is one of the most pleasing colour pairings in the collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKauna grass is harvested annually from the wetlands of Manipur, in India's Northeast, by the same farming communities who weave it. What this means in practice is that the hands that tend this bag's material are often the same hands that make the bag. The weaving and embroidery are entirely hand-executed - no templates, no mechanical looms, no automated stitching. The floral motif on this bag was stitched from memory and instinct, by an artisan who has done this kind of work for as long as they can remember. The material is sustainable not as a claim but as a consequence of what it is: natural grass, grown back every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Natural Kauna Grass, Hand Embroidery Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (Approx) : 11.5\" x 13\" x 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Circular cutout handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpot clean with a slightly damp cloth if needed; avoid soaking or machine washing. Keep away from prolonged moisture or direct sunlight, which may affect the natural grass and embroidery. Store in a cool, dry place when not in use. The natural Kauna grass may lighten slightly over time - this is a characteristic of the material, not a defect. Each bag is handwoven and hand-embroidered - small variations in weave density and stitch placement are the honest signature of authentic handcraft. The natural Kauna grass construction gives this bag an inherent resilience - if compressed during travel or storage, it will gently restore itself to its original form within a few hours. This is not a feature added to the material. It is simply what the material is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from Canada within 3-5 business days. Each order is carefully packed to protect your piece in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Handcrafted with care  |  Made in India  |  Ships from Canada *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dear Artisan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666220146885,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/1039\/2261\/files\/6_ac9d5f10-ed5e-4bc7-b1c2-94fe33f4d9f4.png?v=1783973567","url":"https:\/\/dearartisan.com\/products\/the-blue-meadow-kauna-u-bag","provider":"Dear Artisan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}