Accompany Us To Borneo
Lightweight, earth-positive, and ready to go everywhere– our most loved upcycled tote makes minimizing waste look good. This bag is made from recycled PVC, making it as eco-friendly as it is chic. Pack it for a day at the beach, or a weekend getaway. Each bag is handwoven by women artisans from the indigenous Penan tribe in Borneo using recycled PVC– a plastic commonly used in food packaging and commercial shipping products, making it environmentally friendly and sustainable. Sling it over your shoulder and start changing the world.
Details
Materials: handwoven recycled PVC, raffia
Care: Wipe gently with a damp cloth to clean
About The Artisans
Designed by Accompany and handcrafted by women of the Penan tribe in Borneo in partnership with the Miri Women Weaving Association (MWWA). Their mission is to help the Penan women get out of poverty by making and selling handwoven products. The weaving project has injected optimism into their lives. Earning an income has given the Penan woman a sense of dignity and self-worth. She is slowly becoming independent and is learning that she too has a voice and an important role to play in the Penan community. Besides the weaving project, MWWA also helps with medical and maternity care such as paying medical bills, providing milk, food and clothes for Penan mothers and babies.