Tote bag / Cattail / POL 340213-1
Tote bag / Cattail / POL 340213-1
- Size / Weight
- approx.W44xD15xH27cm-with handle H46cm/330g (W17.32"xD5.91"xH10.63"-with handle H18.11"/11.66oz)
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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
This tote bag is made of cattail native in Poland.
Today, Hiruzen in Okayama Prefecture is the only place in Japan where cattail crafts are made, but it is rare to see almost same materials used in both places.
Cattail basket weaving can be found in Central and Eastern Europe: Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, and Romania, etc.
The photo above (right) is from a cattail habitat in Poland. The bag introduced here is made from cattails collected in this area.
Together with her family, he goes into the muddy pond to harvest the cattails one by one by hand,
then washes them clean before beginning to weave.
Helena Rogala, the maker of these bags, is one of the few weavers in Poland who continues to weave bags using cattails.
The cattails have thick, multi-layered stalks.
The outer layer of the stalk is peeled off and the center of the cattail is used for the basket.
After drying, they are cut into appropriate lengths and woven using a wooden form.
Since the weaving can be made freely by hand, various woven patterns can be created.
Cattails are shiny, glossy, and have a refreshing milky white color.
It is lightweight anyway, and can be used easily on a daily basis
due to its good contact with hands and clothes.
The slightly larger size seems to be good for daily outings
as well as for shopping and short trips.
Enjoy it for walking around town, picnics, the beach, train trips and various other occasions.
Photographic cooperation:Serfenta