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Crossbody Bag

Joyful Bag

$313.00

A versatile crossbody bag in Sakya Blue and Elephant Grey, crafted from top-layer cowhide. Features a custom conch shell pendant symbolizing joy and auspiciousness.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 20.5 × 8.3 × 16 cm
  • Material: Top-layer cowhide
  • Hardware: Custom conch shell pendant
  • Lining: Cotton twill
  • Strap: Top-layer cowhide shoulder strap
  • Details: Sakya tricolor woven strap included, adjustable length

Design project? Custom dimensions and considered palettes are planned for selected pieces.

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Material transparency

Final fibre composition, dye method, maker and place of production will be documented at product level before release.

Potential natural variation

If handmade construction and natural fibres are confirmed for the final product, small differences in tone and surface may occur. Verified variation guidance will be published before release.

Delivery & care

Final care guidance, lead time, duties and delivery method will be confirmed after production validation and before orders open.

Origin

Material provenance

Top-layer cowhide in Sakya Blue and Elephant Grey. The leather is vegetable-tanned using traditional methods. The conch shell pendant is carved from natural shell by hand. Sakya tricolor woven strap made from hand-loomed cotton in red, white, and blue.

Hands

Artisan & workshop

Dorji Family 路 Gyantse Carpet Weavers

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Technique

Craft process

Each bag is hand-assembled over 2-3 days. The conch shell pendant is individually carved and polished, each one unique. The bag features multiple carrying options: crossbody, shoulder, or hand-carried. The tricolor strap is adjustable and interchangeable.

Intent

Design logic

The Joyful Bag references the sacred conch shell of Sakya Monastery, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. The conch represents the sound of dharma reaching all beings. The bag's versatile design allows it to adapt to different occasions, embodying the spirit of '瑙侀椈娆㈠枩' - joy upon seeing and hearing.