Handmade from textured handwoven cotton, this Neutral Stripe crossbody handbag features an adjustable brown leather strap, secure zip closure and practical pockets.
The THAILO Neutral Stripe is a smart everyday handbag, combining handwoven cotton with an adjustable brown leather strap. Its textured weave of black, grey and copper-brown yarns creates a distinctive neutral finish, giving this cotton handbag a smart, versatile look. With a secure zip closure and handy inside and outside pockets, this practical cross body purse is a stylish alternative to a casual shoulder bag, ideal for commuting, shopping and days out.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- The handwoven 100% cotton fabric is sturdy yet surprisingly soft against the body, with a distinctive multitonal texture that changes subtly with the light.
- An internal zipped pocket, two internal patch pockets and two external patch pockets provide plenty of practical storage to keep everyday belongings organised.
- Compact yet roomy enough for everyday essentials, with black cotton lining and a secure zip closure that makes this a practical crossbody zip bag.
- The adjustable leather strap lets you switch between wearing the bag across the body or over one shoulder, for versatile, hands-free carrying.
- Hand space-dyed black and grey weft yarns combine with copper-brown and black warp yarns to create irregular stripes and flecks.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Neutral Stripe combines a textured, multitonal cotton weave with matt brown leather trim. Both warp and weft are space-dyed: black and grey shift along the weft, while copper brown and black alternate through the warp, creating irregular stripes and flecks as the yarns are woven. Up close, the weave has depth and visual interest, while from a distance the colours blend into a softer neutral, making it unusually versatile to wear with navy, black, cream, brown and grey.
FIT & SIZING
L28xW30xD9cm. Strap length is 115-135cm, width is 1.8cm and max. drop is 65cm. Length of opening is 26cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
Our cotton and leather bags are handmade by a small workshop affiliated with the Nepal Leprosy Trust, which provides employment opportunities for marginalised people. AURA QUE has worked with the team since 2006, collaborating on new products, supporting skills development and providing equipment for the workshop. As a certified member of the World Fair Trade Organization, the workshop provides a fair living wage, healthcare benefits and monthly contributions towards employees’ children’s school fees.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our multitonal cotton fabric is handwoven using different coloured yarns, creating a distinctive texture and subtle colour variations that help disguise everyday marks. 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
- Pattern cutting: The cotton fabric is carefully cut into the individual panels required for each AURA QUE design. Years of experience help the artisans to minimise fabric wastage.
- Constructing the design: Using foot-powered sewing machines, skilled artisans assemble and stitch the cotton panels to create the shape and structure of each accessory, adding pockets, linings and other functional details according to the design.
- Handcrafting leather components: All the leather components, such as handles, straps and trims are cut and shaped by hand. The natural characteristics of the leather mean subtle variations in colour and texture can occur from piece to piece.
- Adding the leather: The handcrafted leather components are finished with antique brass fittings, then securely attached by hand.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Made to be used and enjoyed every day, our cotton and leather bags combine practical details like handy pockets, secure zip closures and versatile straps with the distinctive texture of handwoven multitonal cotton and beautifully crafted leather. A lovely gift for anyone who appreciates artisan craftsmanship and the thoughtful touches that make everyday essentials feel that little bit more special.
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.
