HEMP & GHERI COTTON BUMBAG Nepalese
Hemp and Gheri cotton bumbag.
These bumbags are great when travelling as they have heaps of room. With 3 zipped pockets, consisting of a large top opening, a large front opening and a thinner pocket hidden against the wearer, you'll be able to carry all your essentials while leaving your hands free. Each bumbag has a side opening buckle for easy access and can be worn around the waist, flung over the shoulder or secured across the body.
Handmade in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The bumbags measure 30cm x 13cm x 10cm. Adjustable waist strap 80cm. For waist up to 110cm.
They are fair trade, sustainable and eco-friendly.
** Please note that the Gheri patterns on the bumbags may differ from the picture.
About Gheri
Gheri material is made from 100% cotton. It is strong and long wearing and is best known for its beautiful unique patterns. Its made with the backstrap weaving method in which the artisan is attached to the loom with a backstrap. That way it can be either portable or attached to an object for more tension.
Gheri weaving is a traditional artisan skill of the rural women from the hills of Nepal and is known as one of the oldest weaving styles in the world.
The Wonders of Hemp
Hemp is a quick growing hemp that can take as little as 100 days to harvest. It takes a lot less water than cotton and is naturally resistant to most pests. Hemp grows densely which enables it to outcompete with weeds.
Hemp fabric is made from the stalk of the plant. The long strands of fibres are separated from the bark through a process called “retting.” These fibres are then spun together to produce a continuous thread that can be woven into a fabric.
