Keys, wallet, smartphone... and that's often not all. Some handbags or shoulder bags could almost be small travel bags, because they are filled to the brim with all kinds of things. In addition to plenty of storage space, stability is also required – without the bag losing its function as a beautiful eye-catcher. In the best case scenario, a shoulder bag offers the opportunity to make a fashionable and sustainable statement. How can this be achieved? For example, with rattan bags from the HANDEP brand.
What makes rattan such a special material?
The use of rattan has a whole host of advantages. For example, it is lighter than wood, but no less stable. It is elastic, robust and, what's more, sustainable. Why? Because no trees need to be felled to obtain the fibre. Rattan palms are climbing plants that grow quickly and are often harvested by hand. After harvesting, the plants can completely renew themselves. To do this, they need a humid climate, which is why the palms grow mainly in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
The flexible and completely biodegradable material is often woven into chairs, basket bags or other decorative objects – which has a long tradition in Indonesia, for example. For the indigenous Dayak people, it is one of the foundations of their livelihood. For generations, the craft has been practised as a true art form. The result is sustainable and timelessly beautiful furniture and bags with a natural look.
Woven handbags: how the HANDEP brand gets the best out of rattan
Die Handarbeit zur Herstellung von Rattanprodukten ist eine echte Kunstform. Die Marke HANDEP lässt sie aufblühen, indem sie das Naturmaterial mit moderner Formsprache zu Rattantaschen verarbeitet. Umhängetaschen gehören ebenso dazu wie grössere oder kleinere Handtaschen, die als besondere Hingucker gefertigt wurden. Ob mit Innenfutter oder ohne - jede Handtasche ist handgefertigt und bringt ihren eigenen Charme und natürliche Eleganz mit.
Since 2019, every rattan bag has been imbued with patience, precision and a deep respect for the material. Grown by local farmers, natural materials are used instead of chemicals for dyeing, for example, the inner lining. The patterns are by no means chosen at random, but have a deeper meaning – for example, the interplay of wind and water in the Katingan Canvas model. As the founder of HANDEP is himself a Dayak who grew up in Kalimantan, the promotion of indigenous peoples, their resources and their cultural heritage is particularly close to his heart. Training courses and workshops for professional development are also promoted.
Social responsibility in the rat bag
Especially in view of the difficult situation of rainforest deforestation and the displacement of indigenous peoples, you can make a statement by purchasing a HANDEP bag. Because it is a contribution that makes a difference. People, the environment and culture are equally important in the products. And, of course, the finished product is a treat for fans of natural looks, high-quality materials and fairly produced accessories. Each bag is unique and tells a story. Quality and social responsibility in one. The supplier itself sums up its motivation for producing rattan bags as follows:
„We aim to create trickle-down impact through economic empowerment that is tailored to suit the communities that we work with, in order to support the preservation of indigenous knowledge and practices while also halting future deforestation and biodiversity losses.“
A project that we are happy to support.
The interplay between HANDEP handbags and the Faedah Collection
Wir von der Faedah Collection möchten unseren Beitrag dazu leisten, die Welt ein bisschen besser zu machen. Daher streben wir zum einen eine Sensibilisierung für unser Anliegen an, sodass sich immer mehr Menschen bewusst gegen Fast Fashion und für nachhaltige Kleidung entscheiden. Darüber hinaus stellen wir entsprechende Produkte zur Verfügung, die langlebig und hochwertig sind und unter ethischen Arbeitsbedingungen hergestellt wurden – wie die Korbtaschen bzw. Umhängetaschen von HANDEP. Dafür setzen wir auf vertrauenswürdige und starke Marken, die es ermöglichen, Nachhaltigkeit und Stil zu vereinen.
Discover rattan and more in our shop now
Many good things come from Indonesia. In addition to the basket bags, which turn craftsmanship into eye-catchers, this also applies to our brands Indigo Luna and Yinside Yoga, for example. Both are based in Bali and offer yoga clothing that meets the highest standards, is comfortable to wear and very beautiful to look at.
It is the whole that brings about real change. By choosing a rattan bag, you are making a sustainable investment. The sturdy bag is durable and timelessly modern. It can be the beginning of a conscious approach to our planet and a greater focus on the social and environmental compatibility of our own consumption.