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Celebrating Our New Website and 21 Beautiful Straw Bag Collections

Assorted handcrafted straw bags displayed in natural light

Launching Our New Website with 21 Curated Straw Bag Collections

We’re proud to launch our new digital home for eco-conscious fashion. The updated site brings together everything we believe in: sustainable values, Thai craftsmanship, and a refined customer experience that’s easy to navigate. At the heart of this launch are our 21 unique straw bag collections, each crafted to help visitors browse by lifestyle, occasion, or aesthetic. From bridal clutches to casual beach totes, the new layout puts handmade options within reach—no matter where you are in the world. We’ve designed this upgrade to showcase the real stories behind every bag, with easier access to details about materials, inspiration, and artisan makers. Our customers can now move from category to checkout more smoothly, discovering handmade beauty with every click. Whether you’re new to the brand or returning to see what’s fresh, our new site makes shopping for plant-based accessories more thoughtful and inspiring than ever.

Young woman with blonde hair walking her dog in the park while carrying a handmade straw bag

A 23-year-old walking in the park holding a straw bag

Why the New Website Showcases Our Straw Bag Collections Better Than Ever

The launch of our updated platform transforms the way you experience our full range of straw bag collections. We’ve taken every element—design, layout, navigation—and rebuilt it to reflect the heart of our brand: slow fashion rooted in Thai craftsmanship. With clearer browsing, refined categories, and fast mobile access, discovering eco-friendly straw bags is now as enjoyable as owning one. From handcrafted bridal purses to durable travel totes, the site makes it easy to explore each curated collection and see the craftsmanship that defines us. We’ve added filters, smoother transitions, and faster checkout—all while staying true to our values of sustainability and handmade quality. Every feature was developed to honour the journey from artisan to customer. Wherever you are in the world, the new website helps you shop consciously, connect deeply, and celebrate the artistry behind every bag we make.

Woman handpainting a seagrass straw bag with floral detail

Artisan adding floral hand painted details to a natural straw seagrass bag

Introducing 21 Curated Straw Bag Collections for Every Lifestyle

Our newly organised categories make it easier than ever to discover the perfect bag for any setting. From bold coloured straw purses to petite wedding clutches and sturdy beach totes, these straw bag collections on our new website are designed with your lifestyle in mind. Whether you’re gifting, travelling, or dressing for an event, each section celebrates a unique use, shape, or style. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about honouring materials like water hyacinth, seagrass, and krajood, each handwoven with purpose by Thai artisans. Every category represents more than just a label. It’s a curated experience that links customer needs with local artistry. By browsing our 21 collections, you’ll explore structure, colour, texture, and meaning. These bags aren’t mass-produced—they’re slow-made with soul. From floral embroidery to pom-poms and personalisation, each piece reflects the culture, climate, and creativity of rural Thailand.

Flat lay of 21 straw bags from different style collections

Our 21 curated collections highlight every purpose, shape, and colour

Designing with Purpose: How Categories Reflect Your Lifestyle

Our 21 straw bag collections on our new website aren’t just about grouping styles—they’re designed to mirror your lifestyle. Each category serves a real-world need, from day-to-day functionality to special moments like weddings or weekend getaways. For the minimalist, we’ve created lightweight mini bags and structured crossbodies. For the dreamer, embroidered florals and hand painted designs bring personality to life. Each design is grounded in sustainability, made from natural fibres such as seagrass, water hyacinth, and banana fibre. Our artisans weave tradition into every stitch, making each bag both useful and meaningful. These categories also make your shopping experience easier: you can now browse by occasion, colour, size, or customisation—without having to scroll endlessly. We believe bags should do more than carry your things. They should represent your rhythm, reflect your values, and support slow fashion in the hands of real people. That’s exactly what these collections are here to do.

Woman surrounded by various straw bags representing different occasions

Our categories help match your style, moment, and mood

How Each Collection Celebrates Thai Craft and Cultural Identity

Each of the straw bag collections on our new website is a celebration of something far deeper than fashion. These categories honour the heritage and creativity of rural Thai artisans, many of whom have been weaving for generations. By curating bags into collections, we’re not just organising products—we’re showcasing the distinct craftsmanship of different makers and regions. Whether it’s hand-dyed colour techniques, intricate floral embroidery, or traditional weaving with pandan and water hyacinth, each detail reflects the identity of the hands that made it. The updated site highlights these cultural threads more clearly than ever. Visitors can now trace the origin of a bag’s design while appreciating how natural fibres and local stories are woven together. Shopping becomes an experience that connects you to the maker, the material, and the meaning. Each collection is a modern expression of age-old skill—brought to life for a global audience.

Thai artisan handweaving a straw bag in rural village

Every bag reflects the heritage of Thai artisan craft

Sustainable Materials Behind Our Straw Bag Collections

Every collection featured on our new site is tied to a core value: sustainability. From straw and seagrass to water hyacinth, palm leaf, and banana fibre, our bags are made using fast-growing, renewable plants that leave a light footprint. These materials are often harvested locally in Thailand and woven by hand using low-waste techniques. For example, water hyacinth, once considered an invasive plant, is now a staple in many of our designs. We’ve made it easier on our new platform to browse bags by material—so if you’re drawn to the smooth lines of pandan weave or the texture of krajood sedge, you’ll find them featured in dedicated collections. This update isn’t just visual. It’s structural, helping every visitor understand the natural journey from field to fibre to fashion. Each category offers a chance to shop consciously—while supporting makers and preserving techniques rooted in tradition.

Natural materials used in Thai straw bags including seagrass and raffia

We use renewable fibres like seagrass, raffia, and hyacinth

How the New Website Connects You to Artisan Stories

We’ve always believed a bag should tell a story—and now, our new site helps you discover those stories more clearly. Each category in our straw bag collections on our new website highlights not just the style, but the hands and heritage behind the weave. From North Thailand to the south, our artisans bring unique family traditions to every stitch. Their skills, passed down through generations, are now celebrated across each collection. Want to know who embroidered the floral clutch or stitched the base of your beach tote? With our updated layout, you’ll find artisan details, background info, and cultural context woven into the product descriptions. We’re not selling mass-produced fashion—we’re building meaningful connections. And that starts with transparency. By sharing more of our process online, we’re giving every customer a chance to shop more thoughtfully and support makers whose livelihoods depend on fair, ethical commerce.

Thai artisan weaving a bag and viewing it online

Each bag carries the story of a real artisan

Straw Bag Collections That Match Any Occasion or Season

Whether you’re heading to a beach getaway, planning a rustic wedding, or simply upgrading your everyday look, our straw bag collections on our new website make it easier to find something that fits the moment. We’ve curated bags not just by style, but by use. Think oversized totes for travel, sleek clutches for special events, and lightweight crossbodies for daily errands. Each category represents a different mood or purpose—letting you browse by how you live, not just what you like. Even better, we’ve made it easy to switch between options based on size, colour, or feature. Looking for a vegan straw bag with floral details for spring? Or a water hyacinth beach tote for summer? Our categories guide you straight to it. The goal is to help you match your bag to your life—not the other way around. And with artisan work behind every piece, form meets function beautifully.

Women in seasonal settings holding straw bags

Our collections help match your lifestyle and season

Making Personalisation Easy Across All Bag Collections

One of the most requested features from our customers has been personalisation—and we’ve made it a central part of our new site. Now, you can easily customise bags across our straw bag collections on our new website by adding names, initials, or choosing colours that suit your taste. Whether you’re buying a gift, planning bridesmaid accessories, or just want a unique daily companion, the process is simple. Every collection that supports personalisation is clearly marked and includes step-by-step instructions during checkout. Our artisans carefully hand-stitch each name using durable thread and thoughtful placement. Unlike printed designs, our custom work is built to last. Personalisation is more than a feature—it’s an invitation to create something truly yours. We’ve made sure every experience, from browsing to placing your order, feels seamless. The result? A one-of-a-kind piece with story, substance, and your name on it—literally.

Hand-stitching personalisation onto a straw bag

Add names or initials to many of our handmade straw bags

Our Eco-Friendly Straw Bags: Supporting Slow Fashion

Every category in our straw bag collections on our new website reflects our belief in slow, conscious fashion. Unlike mass-produced accessories, our bags are handcrafted using techniques that respect both the environment and the people behind the product. We work with rural Thai artisans who use age-old weaving methods, passed down from mothers and grandmothers, ensuring no energy-intensive machinery is involved. Instead of plastic or synthetic fibres, we use biodegradable materials such as krajood sedge, raffia, pandan, and water hyacinth. These fibres require minimal processing and naturally decompose at the end of their life cycle. Slow fashion also means fewer but better things. Our bags are made to last—not just in construction, but in timeless style. When you choose a bag from any of our curated collections, you’re not only investing in quality—you’re helping preserve global craft heritage while reducing waste and overconsumption.

Thai artisans weaving straw bags in a slow fashion studio

Our handmade bags are rooted in the values of slow, sustainable fashion

Browse by Mood or Purpose with Our Intuitive Layout

With our new design, shopping by intention has never been easier. The straw bag collections on our new website are grouped to suit your mood, moment, or mission. Need a playful accessory for a beach day? You’ll find it instantly. Looking for an elegant, understated purse for a special dinner? It’s right there. Each collection acts as a gateway to both function and feeling—designed to reflect how people actually shop today. We’ve eliminated clutter, added filters by colour, shape, and size, and kept the flow mobile-friendly for international browsing. Our goal is to help you discover a bag that doesn’t just match your outfit—but your lifestyle and values, too. Whether you’re drawn to hand-dyed bold tones or prefer neutral, plant-based textures, this layout puts your preferences front and centre. You can now shop not only for what looks good, but for what feels right, too.

oman browsing straw bag collections by mood and occasion

Discover collections tailored to your lifestyle, mood, and occasion

Straw Bag Collections Designed for Global Appeal

The reach of our straw bag collections on our new website goes far beyond Thailand. We’ve restructured our site to speak to a truly global audience, from London to Los Angeles, Tokyo to Toronto. Our designs reflect universal needs—lightweight, ethical, stylish—and adapt beautifully to a variety of wardrobes, climates, and lifestyles. Whether you’re a minimalist in Berlin or a beachgoer in Sydney, you’ll find a woven piece that fits both your look and your values. International customers can now shop easily with faster load times, responsive mobile layout, and secure global checkout. With English and Thai language support and multiple currencies, we’ve made it simpler for customers everywhere to access handmade products rooted in tradition. By highlighting global uses across each collection, we’re proving that plant-based, artisan-crafted fashion is not limited by location—it’s defined by purpose and shared style.

Women around the world wearing straw bags in different city settings

Our bags blend traditional Thai craft with international fashion

Plant-Based, Vegan Straw Bags with Style and Substance

Every bag featured in our straw bag collections on our new website is 100% vegan. We don’t use leather, suede, or animal-based adhesives—only fibres sourced from plants like raffia, water hyacinth, palm leaf, banana fibre, and seagrass. These materials are naturally strong and long-lasting, allowing us to craft stylish bags without compromising on ethics. Vegan fashion is often associated with limited options—but our range proves otherwise. From floral clutches to oversized totes, bold colours to neutral tones, our collections offer beauty with a purpose. Every bag is sewn and stitched without cruelty, and always with quality in mind. As part of a growing global shift toward ethical fashion, we’re proud to champion designs that work for everyone—regardless of dietary choices or beliefs. You can browse confidently, knowing your bag is free from animal products while supporting artisans and protecting natural ecosystems.

Four handcrafted vegan straw bags made from natural plant fibres

Beautiful cruelty-free straw bags made from raffia, hyacinth, and seagrass

Handwoven Texture, Detail, and Design in Every Collection

One of the first things people notice about our bags is the texture—and for good reason. Every product across our straw bag collections on our new website is rich with handwoven detail. These aren’t machine-made imitations; they’re crafted using real human technique, where every stitch, pattern, and handle is placed with care. Whether it’s the tight geometric weave of a box bag or the loose, airy flow of a beach tote, each texture tells a story. The fibres used—like krajood sedge, seagrass, raffia, and banana stem—all bring their own unique patterns and touch. Some bags have layered designs, while others highlight single-material simplicity. This natural variation is what gives handmade fashion its warmth and character. No two bags are ever exactly the same. Our site now offers close-up photos and zoom tools so you can see this texture before you buy—because craft deserves to be seen up close.

Close-up textures of various handwoven straw bags

Each bag features unique, detailed textures from natural fibres

Straw Bag Collections Rooted in Generational Family Tradition

The story behind each piece in our straw bag collections on our new website is bigger than the material—it’s rooted in family legacy. Many of the artisans we work with in rural Thailand are part of multi-generational weaving families. Skills are passed from grandmother to mother to daughter, not through textbooks but through hands-on practice. Each technique, whether it’s the twist of a handle or the binding of a base, carries the imprint of memory and culture. These are not products from factories—they are inheritances transformed into fashion. With the relaunch of our website, we’ve created space to spotlight these stories, giving each collection more emotional depth. When you choose a bag, you’re choosing a moment in someone’s lineage, woven together with pride and tradition. The platform now allows you to appreciate the heritage behind your purchase, offering connection, not just commerce.

Three generations of Thai women weaving and holding straw bags

Our collections reflect skills passed down across generations

Ethical Fashion and the Power of Giving Back

Every purchase made from our straw bag collections on our new website goes beyond the product—it directly supports our mission to uplift lives in rural Thailand. We donate 15% of our profits to fund education, essential needs, and community development for artisan families. This isn’t just a value we promote; it’s a practice we live by. Many of our weavers face economic hardship, and through this platform, we create long-term opportunities that protect traditional skills while creating financial stability. Our ethical fashion model ensures fair pay, zero exploitation, and total transparency. The website now includes more information about our foundation’s impact—so shoppers can understand the good their order is doing. Whether it’s a mini purse or a personalised tote, every bag becomes a small act of kindness. We believe fashion can be beautiful, sustainable, and generous—all at once. And that belief is stitched into everything we make.

Thai artisan weaving while her child studies beside her

Every purchase helps support schooling, income, and village life

Straw Bags That Make Meaningful Gifts

Whether you’re buying for a birthday, bridesmaid, anniversary, or thoughtful holiday moment, our straw bag collections on our new website make gifting easy and meaningful. Each bag comes with a story—about the person who made it, the plant it came from, and the purpose it’s designed for. Handmade gifts carry something more than aesthetics. They show time, care, and connection. With categories like personalised bags, floral purses, and children’s keepsakes, you’ll find options for every recipient and occasion. Our updated site now makes it simple to add notes, custom names, or even pre-select gift-ready designs. You can choose pieces made from water hyacinth, raffia, or pandan leaf—each one a natural expression of thoughtfulness. It’s not just a product; it’s a keepsake woven with purpose. Giving a bag from one of our collections is a way of sharing something deeper—supporting small-scale artisans while delivering joy worldwide.

Gift box with a personalised straw bag and floral wrapping

Give a personalised straw bag that carries story and care

A New Chapter Begins: Discover Our Straw Bag Collections Today

With the launch of our redesigned site, we’ve made it easier than ever to explore the heart of what we do—celebrating craftsmanship, plant-based fashion, and meaningful shopping. Every one of our straw bag collections on our new website reflects a lifestyle, a tradition, and a choice to support something ethical and beautiful. From slow fashion to fast global checkout, the journey from artisan to customer is now seamless. We’ve organised every category so you can find the right piece for every season, occasion, or moment—whether gifting, travelling, or simply treating yourself. Each click connects you to the roots of our brand: community, care, and craft. This is more than a website. It’s a window into a slower, more intentional way to shop. Start browsing now—and find the bag that carries more than style. It carries purpose.

Woman with straw bag reflecting in a natural outdoor setting

A new website, a deeper connection to handmade, ethical fashion

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