'm' for the maker : heritage bag
the heritage project 2023
A tactile blend of curated antique and vintage materials hand-sourced by the maker, this indigo dyed shoulder bag is a unique piece that brings history and texture to your wardrobe.
This soft, unstructured bag features a drawstring top with a leather cord, allowing you to customise its shape and opening to your liking. With its generously pleated fabric body, it seamlessly combines functionality and aesthetics.
colour : ink, chalk, & carbon
materials :
• fabric : vintage pleated Vietnamese cotton
• strap : vintage Japanese indigo dyed cotton
• drawstring : leather
care :
This piece is composed from decades-old Vietnamese indigo dyed fabric, hand-sourced in Vietnam. Treated with care and respect, it will live on with you for many years.
Authentic, plant-derived indigo dyes impart rich and lively colour, but require extra care.
Unevenness and complexity are part of its natural character. Unlike synthetic dye, you can expect some indigo to transfer to lighter surfaces- even your skin- so take care during the first 5 washes.
Store away from direct sunlight, and carefully hand wash in cold water when needed. Do not wring but gently blot, reshape while damp, and air dry in the shade.
• depth 41cm
• width 51cm
• strap length 85cm
This unique piece is part of the heritage project 2023 by LJ struthers and the maker, a creative response to the beauty, longevity, and cultural history of its fabric components.
Every piece is designed and made in Hobart in a spirit of care for the craftsmanship of the past.
With you we share a respect for vintage and antique textiles which should not be abandoned to dust, but celebrated and worn, re-mended and reimagined, part of the fabric of a beautiful life.