Bag Unique Artisan-made Clutch

Unique, stylish, timeless, artisan-made clutch bag. Original design. These high-quality bags are fashionable and functional; you can easily match them with any outfit. They never go out of style. Each bag is unique and tells a story about the origin of its natural raw materials and the artisans who made them, representing their region, Western Uganda. They can undoubtedly highlight the type of materials you value, symbolise the values that are important to you and tell people what you care about. 

Size 
Lightweight bag
Measurements
Height 8 inches
Length 10,5 inches
Width 3.5 inches

Materials 
Local natural fibres: Marantocloha, naturally dyed marantocloha, naturally dyed banana silk
Lining: 100% preloved cotton sheets that we buy in local markets and eco-print with local leaves and flowers. 

Care Instructions 
We suggest using a clean, damp cloth to wipe down the bag's exterior. These bags are biodegradable, and you can compost them at the end of their life; just remove the metal button before putting it in your compost bin.  

Packaging 
Each bag is packed with recycled and/or handmade paper, ready for display in your store. We use handmade paper and natural inks to make our tags.

How it's Made 
Seeds & Stories operates according to the 4R approach: reduce, reuse, regenerate and recycle. Every clutch bag is handmade in Bigodi, a rural village in Western Uganda, by Grace N, a highly skilled artisan from our women artisans group. Grace hand weaves our clutch bags with marantochloa and papyrus that she sustainably harvests in the Bigodi swamp. She also naturally dyes the marantochloa with local dye plants and roots. 

We use rainwater to make our dye baths. Natural dyes are a biodegradable, non-toxic alternative to petroleum-derived and harmful synthetic dyes, making them better for our artisans, customers, and the environment. 

Grace weaves small mats, stitches them together and finishes the clutch bags with naturally dyed banana silk or fibre. Each bag takes approximately one week to make.

We only use organic, sustainably harvested local fibres and local natural dyes such as plants, leaves, roots, and flowers. From harvesting to natural dyeing, from hand weaving to finishing, our artisans work at a slow pace in harmony with nature, conserving natural resources. 

Each Seeds & Stories product is ethically made from a combination of local natural fibres and dyes, repurposed materials, modern designs, and ancient techniques passed down through generations. Our artisans are empowered to use their skills to create our unique products while preserving their traditional crafts and cultural heritage.

We strive to create products that leave the world in a better place than when we started. Our stylish clutch bags create social, economic and learning opportunities for women in rural Uganda, increasing their income and well-being while promoting traditional crafts and positively impacting the environment. With every purchase from Seeds & Stories, you are not just buying a unique artisanal product but making a difference to women in Bigodi while contributing to environmental regeneration. 

Made to order
All our products are made to order. 
You can have your clutch bag in red or purple. 
You can also choose to have the bag finished with naturally dyed banana silk or fibre.
The handles can either be long or short.

Please send us a message with your preferences. Please note that as the bags are handmade, there may be slight variations in the design. Changes in colour and patterns are likely to happen due to seasonal natural dyes and natural fibres available. We believe this adds extra charm and uniqueness to our products.

Please note our artisans take approximately one week to make your product. Then, depending on your location, it can take around four weeks for the product to be delivered. So, you should expect the order within six weeks; the wait is totally worth it.