100% Hemp Nepalese Handwoven Lightweight Backpack _ Fair Trade

A surprisingly spacious small backpack! The main compartment features a double zipper and an inner pocket, complemented by a front pouch. Small in size, but equipped with everything you need. Its compact dimensions make it easy to carry all your essentials. The main compartment can comfortably fit a 10.2-inch iPad or a 10-inch Chromebook, while the three-dimensional front pouch offers ample space for your wallet, phone, and keys. The adjustable shoulder straps make it suitable for both children and adults. Sourced from a fair trade organization and handcrafted by Nepalese artisans using 100% pure hemp fiber, free from chemical pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. The main body is in its natural hemp color, and the brown accents on the bottom are derived from plant-based dyes, which are non-toxic and azo-free, making them safe for pregnant women and children. ▌ Product Dimensions: Main body 28cm x 22.5cm x 6cm; Front pouch 17cm x 16cm x 2.5cm (slight variations due to handmade nature) ▌ Origin: Nepal ▌ Materials: Outer layer 100% Hemp Fiber + Inner lining 100% Organic Cotton The backpack includes a foam padding for structure; please consider this if you are sensitive to such materials. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53483817088_5dc2ff36e2.jpg Momo is 162cm tall https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53483974029_0c23ca24e2.jpg Xiao Qu (left) is 150cm tall; Xiao Shu (right) is 110cm tall https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53350406024_db92c7de2b_h.jpg ▌ About the Material: The hemp fiber used in our cotton-hemp products comes from "industrial hemp." Compared to cotton, industrial hemp is more environmentally friendly to cultivate, requiring minimal water and nutrients to grow, thus consuming less land and water resources. Hemp fiber is known for its strength and durability. It's not only eco-friendly but also a resilient resource that contributes to building a more sustainable future. Encouraging its cultivation and utilization helps reduce environmental impact and promotes the development of green lifestyles. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53350534010_359d42d29c_b.jpg ▌ About Perch Cultural and Creative Treasures from beneath the Himalayas: Perch, located on the small island of Taiwan, cherishes and appreciates the unique properties of natural fibers, as renewable resources hold significant meaning for us. We primarily utilize hemp fiber from the Himalayas, bark fiber, and wool from New Zealand. Our dyes are sourced from the natural beauty gifted by the earth, using roots, barks, nuts, leaves, flowers, and mineral pigments extracted from plants. Opportunities and Connections in Cross-Border Collaboration: Nepal has a long and rich history of craftsmanship, and travelers have consistently praised the local arts, crafts, and artisans' skills. However, traditional crafts are being widely forgotten due to their incompatibility with modern economic models. Therefore, we collaborate with artisans in Nepal, supporting local communities and encouraging traditional craft techniques by providing fair wages. Integrating these traditional skills with Perch's design philosophy, whether locally or internationally, under the principles of fair trade, is what motivates us to continue improving. Every consumer also becomes a participant in this beautiful journey. We hope you enjoy our products as much as we do 🙂 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53350096531_ee93852400_b.jpg ▲ In-stock items: Shipped in approximately 1-3 days (excluding holidays). ▲ Pre-order items: Shipped sequentially starting approximately 14-20 days later (excluding holidays). ▲ Notes: Each handmade item has a normal range of error and will not be 100% identical like machine-made products. All items are photographed in kind, but color variations may occur due to differences in devices or displays. Natural fibers may have inherent color variations and distributions, which are not defects.