Madhubani Painting Eco Friendly and Trendy Jute Bags
$99.00
An everyday sling bag with a gallery panel on the flap. Woven from natural golden jute and painted freehand in the Madhubani style of Mithila, Bihar, each flap carries its own folk world — a striped fish gliding through lotus vines, a peacock perched on a berry-laden branch, a horse framed in a triangle border, or a pair of butterflies drifting over open blossoms. The artisans draw every outline with a fine nib and fill it with earthy turmeric, terracotta, indigo, teal and leaf green, then finish the edges with jute binding so the artwork sits framed like a small canvas. Inside, a cotton-lined main compartment with a zip pocket holds a phone, wallet, sunglasses and a compact notebook, and the adjustable jute strap moves from shoulder to cross body in a second. Eco-friendly by nature: jute is biodegradable, needs little water to grow and gets stronger the more you carry. Because each bag is painted individually in a home studio, the motif you receive is unique — small variations in a petal or feather are the mark of a human hand. Ships plastic-free.
Specifications
- Art form
- Madhubani (Mithila) folk painting, hand-painted freehand
- Material
- Natural woven jute with cotton lining and jute-bound edges
- Motifs
- Fish, peacock, horse and butterfly folk designs — assorted, each unique
- Size
- One size — 10" x 10" (approx., 3" depth)
- Strap
- Adjustable jute webbing strap, up to 52" / 132 cm, cross body or shoulder
- Closure
- Magnetic-snap flap over zip main compartment
- Compartments
- Main zip compartment with inner slip pocket
- Colours
- Natural jute base, hand-painted in multicolour folk pigments
- Weight
- Approx. 280 g
- Sustainability
- Biodegradable jute, natural-pigment inspired palette, low-water crop
- Care
- Spot clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not machine wash or soak.
- Made in
- Madhubani, Bihar, India — painted by women artisans
- Packaging
- Plastic-free cotton dust bag and recycled kraft box
- Note
- Hand-painted — motif and shading vary slightly on every bag
- Hand-painted
- Natural pigments, no prints
- Tracked worldwide shipping
- USA, UK, Canada, Australia & NZ
- Gift-ready packaging
- Recycled, plastic-free
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Madhubani Painting Eco Friendly and Trendy Jute Bags artwork hand-painted?
- Yes. Every madhubani painting eco friendly and trendy jute bags is painted entirely by hand by women artisans in the Mithila region of Bihar, India, using traditional Madhubani motifs. No prints or transfers are used, so each piece is a one-of-a-kind original with small, natural variations.
- What is the Madhubani Painting Eco Friendly and Trendy Jute Bags made from?
- Natural woven jute with cotton lining and jute-bound edges Natural, plant-based materials are used throughout and each piece is packed plastic-free.
- Do you ship the Madhubani Painting Eco Friendly and Trendy Jute Bags internationally?
- Yes. We ship from India to United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Tracked standard delivery takes about 5–11 business days and express courier 3–6 business days after two business days of hand-painting and packing. Shipping costs and an estimated delivery date are shown at checkout.
- How should I care for it?
- Spot clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not machine wash or soak.
- Can I return it if it isn't right?
- Yes. Write to us within 14 days of delivery and we'll arrange a return for a refund or exchange, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging.
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