Hand-crocheted from 100% wool, this round crochet bag in Rust Orange features a cotton lining, secure zip closure and adjustable leather strap.
The KALPA crochet wool crossbody handbag combines a playful circular shape with the distinctive texture of hand-crocheted wool. This quirky round crochet bag balances individual style with everyday practicality, featuring a secure zip closure, cotton lining, internal zip pocket and adjustable leather strap. A smart yet characterful orange circle bag that adds a creative touch to everyday outfits.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Hand-crocheted from 100% mulesing-free sheep wool, a renewable and biodegradable natural fibre, with a practical black cotton lining.
- The circular shape and ringed crochet pattern give this quirky handbag its distinctive texture and playful, handcrafted character.
- The adjustable leather strap allows the bag to be worn across the body or over one shoulder, making it versatile for everyday use.
- A secure zip closure with handcrafted leather zip pull and an internal zip pocket keep everyday essentials organised and safely tucked away.
- The earthy Rust Orange is produced using azo-free dyes.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Rust Orange is a rich, earthy orange with a cosy, autumnal character, sitting between cinnamon orange and rust red. The colour works beautifully with the tactile texture of the hand-crocheted wool, giving this warm, characterful shade plenty of depth. Distinctive and easy to style, it brings an earthy splash of colour to everyday outfits, working particularly well with denim, navy, warm brown and natural linen.
FIT & SIZING
L26xW25xD3cm. Strap length is 115-135cm, width is 1.8cm and max. drop is 65cm. Length of opening is 20cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
The wool panels are hand-knitted and crocheted by artisans working from home as part of a World Fair Trade Organization-certified collective in Kathmandu, Nepal. The leatherwork, assembly and stitching are then completed by a separate small workshop affiliated with the Nepal Leprosy Trust, providing employment for marginalised people. The workshop is also a certified member of the World Fair Trade Organization and provides fair living wages, healthcare benefits and monthly contributions towards employees’ children’s school fees.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our wool and leather accessories are hand-knitted and crocheted from mulesing-free 100% sheep wool. A breathable and resilient fibre that is both renewable and biodegradable, wool naturally resists odours and requires relatively infrequent washing. Shades of grey, brown and cream are undyed, while other colours are produced using azo-free dyes. The accessories are lined with black cotton. The leather for the handles and straps comes from a small family tannery in Kolkata, India, where processing chemicals are contained and reprocessed on site, before being transported by road to Kathmandu. Brass buckles and fittings are handmade in Kathmandu, where artisans cut, file and polish local Nepali brass.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Design & training: Mohini works with AURA QUE on developing the samples, and then trains the knitters in how to make the wool panels for the final design.
- Stitch by stitch: The wool yarn is knitted or crocheted by hand to create the main panels of each bag. Building the fabric stitch by stitch gives the finished piece its distinctive texture and character.
- Constructing the design: The wool sections are carefully assembled to create the structure of the bag, with linings, pockets and fastenings added according to each AURA QUE design.
- Working with leather: Leather is cut, shaped and stitched to create the straps and handles, before being securely attached to the body of the bag. Even the tiny offcuts are used to create the zip pulls. Natural variations in the leather add to the individual character of each piece.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Our hand-knitted and crocheted wool bags and purses make thoughtful gifts for anyone who appreciates accessories that are a little out of the ordinary. With their quirky shapes, distinctive textures and playful details, these designs have plenty of personality while still feeling grown-up, combining individual style with the practicality needed for everyday use.
Would you like your order gift-wrapped and sent directly to someone special? Simply select gift wrap at the checkout or visit our gift wrapping information page to find out more.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Spot clean with damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Treat with care.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
We make every effort to present our products accurately, but lighting, background, models and screen settings can affect how colours and sizes appear. If you have any questions about sizing, colour or suitability before ordering, please contact us. We are very happy to help you choose the right product and minimise the chance of a return.
