Roomy reversible cotton tote bag in Plum Purple and Teal Green, with a large zipped pocket. Two colours in one for work, shopping, travel and days out.
The USKO reversible tote bag combines two colours in one roomy design. Handwoven from 100% cotton, this Plum Purple tote reverses to Teal Green, letting you switch between a sophisticated dark shade and a playful splash of colour. With a large zipped pocket and space for work essentials, shopping, gym kit or beach gear, it's a versatile everyday bag that's comfortable to carry wherever the day takes you.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Handwoven 100% cotton fabric is sturdy yet soft, with a distinctive multitonal texture that changes subtly with the light.
- Two bags in one: switch between Plum Purple and Teal Green to suit your outfit or mood.
- Generously sized for shopping, work, gym kit, beach essentials, study materials or baby changing gear.
- A large zipped pocket keeps smaller belongings secure and easy to find.
- The rich, softly saturated Plum Purple and vibrant Teal Green are created using azo-free dyes.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Plum Purple and Teal Green bring together two distinctive handwoven cotton fabrics in this reversible design. The muted Plum Purple has a warm red undertone, sitting between damson wine and aubergine purple, while the rich Teal Green sits between forest green and classic teal, with a subtle blue undertone that gives this deep green its distinctive character. Darker and more understated on one side, vibrant and playful on the other, the two colourways offer an easy choice between a rich, sophisticated purple and a lively splash of colour, both pairing beautifully with denim and everyday neutrals.
FIT & SIZING
L40.5xW47xD10cm. Handle width is 3cm. Handle drop is 29cm. Length of opening is 46cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our cotton fabric is handwoven at Deepchand’s workshop in Bhaktapur, Nepal, where AURA QUE has been producing textiles for over fifteen years. The workshop provides flexible work for local women close to their homes, enabling them to earn an income around family commitments. The finished fabric is then stitched at a World Fair Trade Organization certified workshop in Kathmandu, which employs over 25 women, including several deaf artisans.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our multitonal cotton fabric is handwoven using black warp threads and a natural undyed weft, then overdyed with azo-free dyes. This creates a distinctive two-tone texture that changes subtly with the light and helps disguise everyday marks. The products are finished with a black cotton lining.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- Preparing the looms: The women artisans wind the yarn onto bobbins and set up the wooden handlooms: arranging the black warp yarn to create the structure and width of the fabric.
- Weaving by hand: The fabric is handwoven using a sturdy two-pedal weave for bags and a more intricate four-pedal weave for smaller accessories. Natural undyed cotton weft creates a monochrome fabric, with subtle variations reflecting the handmade process.
- Dyeing the fabric: Controlled by a hand-wound handle, the woven fabric passes between rolls through a vat of azo-free dye, heated over a wood fire. To achieve the right depth of colour, it may be slowly wound back through the vat in the opposite direction, picking up more dye on its return journey.
- Cutting & stitching: After washing, the fabric is taken to our partner workshop in Kathmandu, where skilled artisans cut and stitch the fabric into each AURA QUE design, adding components such as linings, pockets, straps and fastenings as required.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Our handwoven 100% cotton bags make thoughtful gifts for anyone who appreciates practical accessories with a distinctive handmade character. Soft, comfortable to carry and surprisingly spacious, these versatile bags hold more than you might expect, making them ideal for everyday errands, shopping, work or days out. The beautifully textured, multitonal cotton fabric combines artisan craftsmanship with everyday practicality. A gift that's sure to become a firm favourite!
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
Machine wash cool gentle. Do not tumble dry. Separate dark colours.
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.
