Each Nature Bag™ is HANDMADE AT HOME by one of Asia's poorest ethnic groups. Purchasing a Nature Bag™ is a huge, efficient, sensitive and permanent step towards poverty reduction.
Its stretchable carrying container is an amazingly strong fabric of JungleVine™ cord. The cord is made by twisting thin ribbons harvested from the interior of the stem of a wild growing vine. Be sure to view the video to see the special way its ingenious indigenous makers "spin" the stem ribbons into cord.
The Nature Bag™ is unique in style, structure and shape. Its underlying design has been perfected by generations of daily use on steep mountainsides. The result is a flawless carrier evolved from the survival necessity of safely carrying a day’s harvest. It is compact, lightweight and minimalist while being amazingly beautiful, usable, durable and strong. Carrying options include neck, shoulder, hand and, for some for some of its indigenous makers, the forehead!
Each is a unique statement of sustainable fashion that powerfully but tastefully proclaims the intelligent social values of its practical user. JungleVine™ is earth-toned with shades of light brown, sometimes showing a satin-like finish.
It is shipped in a box or envelope typically made from recycled materials. Each shipment weighs about 10 ounces (300 grams) thus using little energy to transport from the jungle to your door.
Our Mission
We provide homemade, versatile, beautiful and long-lasting bags. Our methods define “green.” Our ecological footprint is negligible (if not negative). Asia’s poorest people working in their villages are our partners, improving their lives by what we do. Our customers receive good value while doing good in many ways.
