4-in-1 reversible cotton tote bag and backpack in Grey and Mustard Yellow, with adjustable straps and large zipped pockets.
The JAMMA convertible cotton bag gives you four bags in one versatile design. Handwoven from 100% cotton, this Grey bag reverses to Mustard Yellow and converts between a roomy tote and practical backpack using adjustable straps. With large zipped pockets inside and out, plus space for A4 documents and many small laptops, it's ideal for work, college, shopping and travel.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Handwoven 100% cotton fabric is sturdy yet soft, with a distinctive multitonal texture that changes subtly with the light.
- Four bags in one: switch between Grey and Mustard Yellow, with adjustable straps to convert between a tote bag and backpack.
- Spacious enough for A4 documents and many small laptops, with large zipped pockets inside and out to keep essentials organised.
- The soft cotton fabric folds easily into holiday luggage, giving you a versatile tote bag or rucksack for sightseeing, shopping and days out.
- The cool, blue-toned Grey and earthy Mustard Yellow are created using azo-free dyes.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Grey and Mustard Yellow bring together two distinctive multitonal handwoven fabrics in this reversible design. The grey combines a soft mid-grey weft with a mid-blue warp, adding cool depth and movement to the weave, while the rich mustard yellow weft is cooled by an olive-brown warp to create a slightly acidic, earthy yellow. Contrasting yet complementary, the two colourways offer an easy choice between an understated cool neutral and a more uplifting splash of colour, both pairing naturally with denim and everyday neutrals.
FIT & SIZING
L45.5xW44.5xD10.5cm. Straps length is 42-77cm and width is 2.5cm. Hook handle drop is 34cm. Maximum opening width is 47.5cm.
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.
