The LAKSHYA grey canvas backpack is made from strong 100% cotton canvas in a deep Slate Blue shade, with adjustable straps, an inside zip pocket and a practical everyday shape. Designed to fit A4 documents and many small laptops, it is a useful cotton canvas rucksack for work, college, day trips, travel and everyday carrying.
Handmade in Nepal by a small Fair Trade workshop, the LAKSHYA combines the practical strength of a work backpack with the softer, more natural feel of AURA QUE craftsmanship. It is ideal if you need a proper everyday backpack, but do not want something overly technical, synthetic or corporate-looking.
Calm, understated and easy to wear, the Slate Blue colourway feels softer than black and more forgiving than pale neutrals, making it especially versatile for everyday use.
Why You’ll Love It
- Strong grey canvas backpack for everyday use
- Made from 100% cotton canvas with no PVC
- Deep Slate Grey colourway
- Adjustable straps for a comfortable fit
- Inside zip pocket for smaller essentials
- Fits A4 documents and many small laptops
- Practical for work, college, day trips and travel
- Handmade brass buckles and specialised fittings
- Machine washable on a cool gentle wash
- Handmade in Nepal by a Fair Trade workshop
- Individually handcrafted with AURA QUE character
About The Slate Grey Colourway
This Slate Grey colourway is calm, practical and easy to wear — deeper than pale grey, softer than black and more understated than blue. It has a versatile everyday feel that works beautifully with denim, navy, cream, white, olive green, tan, mustard and other natural tones.
The strong cotton canvas gives the colour a soft matte finish, making this grey backpack feel grounded, useful and relaxed rather than formal or technical.
It is an especially good choice if you want a practical everyday backpack that feels versatile and understated without looking overly corporate or sporty.
As each backpack is individually handmade and photographed in natural light, slight variations in colour and texture are part of its character. Lighting, backgrounds and screen settings may also affect how colours appear.
Size And Capacity
The LAKSHYA is designed as a practical everyday backpack with space for work essentials, travel items and day-to-day carrying.
| Measurement | Size |
|---|---|
| Length | 40cm |
| Width | 35.5cm |
| Depth | 10.5cm |
| Strap length | 55–95cm |
| Strap width | 2.5cm |
| Hook handle drop | 7.5cm |
| Maximum opening width | 32cm |
The LAKSHYA is designed to fit A4 documents and many small laptops, making it useful for work, meetings, commuting, college and travel. As laptop sizes and protective cases vary, please check your device measurements against the dimensions above before ordering.
A Grey Canvas Backpack For Work And Day Trips
The LAKSHYA has enough room for everyday essentials such as notebooks, A4 documents, a small laptop, book, purse, water bottle, scarf, snacks or travel extras.
It works beautifully as:
- a work backpack
- a college bag
- a day-trip rucksack
- a travel backpack
- an everyday cotton canvas backpack
The relaxed canvas finish gives it a softer, more handmade feel than a standard laptop bag or sporty nylon backpack, making it especially appealing for thoughtful travel, creative work and everyday use.
Adjustable Straps And Practical Details
The adjustable straps allow you to adapt the fit depending on your height, layers and preferred carrying position. Whether worn over light clothing or a winter coat, the backpack sits comfortably and securely for everyday carrying.
Inside, a practical zip pocket helps keep smaller essentials easier to find, while the top hook handle offers another simple way to carry or hang the bag.
The LAKSHYA is designed to feel useful without becoming overcomplicated: roomy enough for daily life, but simple enough to use effortlessly every day.
Strong 100% Cotton Canvas
Canvas is an extremely durable plain-woven fabric valued for its strength and long-lasting practicality. AURA QUE’s cotton canvas has a thick, sturdy feel with natural durability and character.
Unlike many modern canvas fabrics, we do not use PVC in our canvas — the LAKSHYA is made from 100% cotton.
Our cotton canvas is woven from undyed cotton fibres before being dyed as a finished fabric. This gives the backpack its strong structure, practical feel and distinctive Slate Grey finish.
This is not a waterproof technical backpack, but a strong cotton canvas backpack designed for everyday use season after season.
Handmade Brass Buckles And Fittings
The brass buckles and specialised fittings are handmade by artisans in Kathmandu, who hand cut, file and polish local Nepali brass into shape.
Brass is valued for its durability, workability and long-lasting properties, while also adding warmth and character to the practical canvas finish.
These small handmade details help distinguish the LAKSHYA from mass-produced backpacks and contribute to its thoughtful, grounded feel.
Handmade In Nepal By A Fair Trade Workshop
The LAKSHYA backpack is handmade by a small Nepali workshop affiliated with the Nepal Leprosy Trust, which provides skilled work opportunities for marginalised people.
AURA QUE has worked alongside the workshop since 2006, helping develop products, improve skills and support long-term sustainable employment. As a World Fair Trade Organization certified member, the workshop provides fair living wages, healthcare benefits and contributions towards employees’ children’s school fees.
Each backpack is individually handcrafted, making every piece slightly unique.
A Thoughtful, Practical Gift
Strong, useful and beautifully handmade, the LAKSHYA cotton canvas backpack makes a thoughtful gift for students, commuters, travellers, creative workers or anyone who values practical everyday pieces with a story.
The Slate Grey shade feels calm, versatile and easy to wear, making it one of the most practical and universally wearable colour choices in the collection.
Especially ideal for:
- commuters
- students and creatives
- thoughtful travellers
- lovers of natural materials
- ethical shoppers
- practical everyday use
Care Instructions
- Machine wash on a cool gentle cycle
- Do not tumble dry
- Wash dark colours separately
To help keep your backpack looking its best, avoid overloading it with very sharp or extremely heavy items, and allow it to dry naturally after washing.
FAQs
Is this backpack grey or blue?
This colourway is best described as Slate Grey: a deep grey shade with a cool undertone. It may appear slightly different in different lighting, but it is designed as a grey rather than blue backpack.
Does the LAKSHYA backpack fit a laptop?
The LAKSHYA is designed to fit many small laptops and A4 documents. As laptop sizes and protective cases vary, please check your device measurements against the bag dimensions before ordering.
Does this backpack fit A4 documents?
Yes. The LAKSHYA is designed to fit A4 documents comfortably, making it useful for work, meetings, study and commuting.
Are the straps adjustable?
Yes. The adjustable straps range from 55cm to 95cm, allowing you to adapt the fit depending on your height, layers and preferred carrying position.
Is this backpack waterproof?
No. This is a strong 100% cotton canvas backpack and is not described as waterproof. It is designed for durable everyday use rather than technical outdoor use.
Is the grey canvas backpack washable?
Yes. The LAKSHYA can be machine washed on a cool gentle wash. Do not tumble dry, and wash dark colours separately.
