The Scarlet Shell | Kauna Grass Large Bag

Four scarlet shells are scattered across this large Kauna bag, their deep red and white stripes standing cleanly against the natural weave. The embroidery is simple, graphic, and just nautical enough - a small piece of the coast carried into the everyday. Playful from a distance. Beautifully stitched up close.

The Craft

These bags do not begin in a warehouse. They begin where the Kauna grass grows - along the marshes and waterways of Manipur in Northeast India - and they end in the hands of farming community artisans who have been making things from this grass for generations. The weaving comes first: a structure built by hand that is strong enough to carry everything you might put in it. The embroidery comes last: stitched by the same person, in thread chosen by that person, in a composition that reflects their own sense of what looks right. This bag is not mass-produced. It is made. There is a difference, and you can feel it.

Details

• Material: Natural Kauna Grass, Hand Embroidery Thread
• Dimensions (Approx) : 12" x 15" x 6"
• Handle: Circular cutout handle

Care

Spot 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.

Ships from Canada within 3-5 business days. Each order is carefully packed to protect your piece in transit.

* Handcrafted with care  |  Made in India  |  Ships from Canada *