Description

This beautiful bag features fabric designes by Ikuntji Artists, printed by Publisher Textiles in Sydney and has been made by our fairtrade partners Kravan House.

“Just the right size for a go-anywhere day bag, with room for wallet, sunglasses, phone, keys – it can even fit an iPad and drink bottle!” Zarina

Our Chris bag is practical, easy to use and strong. It’s a versatile unisex messenger bag with external pockets (in feature fabric) to keep you organised.

H: 27 cm (10.5 inches)
W: 21 (8.5 inches)
D: 6 cm (gusset)  (2.5 inches)

Features:

Magnetic clasp on front
Handy pockets under flap in feature fabric including with velcro fastening
Fully lined
Adjustable strap
Can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody
Internal zip pocket
Discreet external zip pocket on rear
Can be gently hand washed

Kravan House have been operating for more than 16 years from a shopfront in Riverside Kravan House was one of Cambodia’s first social enterprises. After war and instability left the country with limited infrastructure and few manufacturers it took a long time for any industries to establish, let alone employ disabled people. Kravan House was founded by Mrs Thanan Hok in 2003 to provide training and employment opportunities to women and men people who are disabled due to landmines, polio and other physical challenges.

Fair Trade: #whomadeyourbag – Mr Run Cheak and his wife make the small and large messenger bags. They have been working for social enterprise Kravan House for more than 15 years. Mr Run Cheak was a farmer who stepped on a landmine in 1993. At Kravan House he retrained as an artisan which has given him good steady income and he has become a master craftsman.

Fabric printed by:
Publisher Textiles & Papers in Sydney is one of Australia’s leading print houses. Focused on producing original patterns through traditional hand-screen printing methods they create bold and colourful textiles, hand printed wallpaper, clothing and fabric.

Please note that each bag is unique and the placement of the fabric design is different and wonderful on each item.

Design guide (Please select the design you would like from the drop down menu to the right)