The Fair Trade Hemp Woodstock Shoulder Bag hearkens back to a time of peace, love and a great rock 'n' roll music event!

With delicate floral embroidery decorating the front of this bag, the Hemp Woodstock Shoulder Bag includes a main zipper closure, black cloth interior fabric, and an inside zippered storage compartment for storing valuables. The strap, suspended from the top of the bag, is about 13" from top to bottom.
 

Dimensions:

• Length (side to side): 12"
• Height: 8"
• Width: 4"

More Information about our Fair Trade Hemp Products:

This Fair Trade natural hemp fiber bag is handmade by small women-owned cottage industry cooperatives. We work directly with the people that make these items. We help them source supplies like zippers, rings and buckles, and provide feedback on designs and offer suggestions to improve quality. The weavers and members of these organizations receive a fair wage and additional benefits such as bonuses, paid leave, medical benefits, and retirement plans. These cooperatives improve the quality of life in their communities by providing employment for socially and economically disadvantaged women.

The hemp fabric that is typically used grows wild in the lower Himalayan Mountain regions. It is not cultivated or farmed. The villagers in this region cut the hemp down by hand and soften the hemp in water without the use of chemicals. The stalk of the hemp plant is then brushed into a wool like material and then spun by hand into a strand of twine. The twine is then woven by hand on a pit loom into pieces of fabric. The fabric pieces are carted down the mountains on foot and make their way into the hands of the craftswomen who make these unique and beautiful handbags.
 

Note: Please allow approximately 7 - 10 days for delivery. Colors may vary slightly from one unique handmade bag to the next.