Handbag with braids “Plump” / Low, High / Water hyacinth / THA 3115216
Handbag with braids “Plump” / Low, High / Water hyacinth / THA 3115216
- Size / Weight
- Low:
approx.W34xD11xH18cm-with handle H38cm/300g (W13.39"xD4.33"xH7.09"-with handle H14.96"/10.6oz)
High:
approx.W29xD13xH24cm-with handle H43cm/350g (W11.42"xD5.12"xH9.45"-with handle H16.93"/12.36oz)
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Note
The sizes shown above are the middle of the total quantity of items we receive, and are only a rough estimate.
Also, external dimensions are provided.
Some of them may be 2-3 cm (1inch) larger or smaller than the sizes indicated because they are handmade using natural materials.
If you have a specific place in mind where you would like to store the item, please order it with enough space to spare.
Also, the shape, texture, and color of each item will vary.
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Caution
Please be careful not to damage your body or clothing with sprinters.
For all materials, please store in a well-ventilated place and avoid storing in cupboards, etc. as much as possible.
When storing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and to place them in an elevated place where moisture does not accumulate.
If the product gets wet from rain or water, wipe it off with a dry cloth and dry it well in the shade or indoors in a well-ventilated location.
Regular brushing with a scrubber or brush is recommended to prevent dust accumulation.
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Shipping
We deliver products worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated according to your location and what you order.
We will ship with care and attention.You can see shipping policy here
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How to care
These products are made from all-natural materials and if taken good care of they will last for dozens of years. Products made of natural materials also change beautifully over time.
Check "How to care" page here
These handbags are woven with water hyacinth, a water plant that grows wild in slow-flowing rivers and ponds.
We introduce two types of bags with close weaving and a fluffy shape :
a shallow “Low” type and a taller “High” type.
Because water hyacinth is particularly sensitive to humidity, the entire basket is coated with a matte varnish as a finishing touch.
The varnish coats the surface and prevents the material from absorbing moisture.
We recommend placing it on a high shelf or hanging it rather than leaving it on the floor,
and if you have a two-story house, placing it on the second floor rather than the first floor.
The soft, fluffy shape and close weaving make this bag attractive.
It will surely go well with any outfit, such as a dress, T-shirt, and denim style.
It will be fun to combine it with a stole or a hat.
Please choose either type you prefer.
–Water hyacinth baskets in Thailand–
Most of the makers are women in their 40s to 70s, and most of the basket weaving is done by groups or families in the village or hamlet.
Water hyacinth products are made by different makers (in different regions) depending on what they make and how they are woven.
Many people make basket weaving as their full-time occupation,
but there are also those who do both farming and basket weaving.
Such dual-income craftspeople may stop making baskets during the harvest season and concentrate on farming.
Although there are not many young woven craftsmen,
the quality of these natural material products is now being reevaluated in Thailand,
and young people are becoming more interested in baskets.