CHAT Originals Fishnet Bag

ABOUT THE PRODUCT This Fishnet Bag is a collaborative effort between CHAT and Hong Kong-based design studio Milk Design, with the support of retired fishery community in Sha Tau Kok, coordinated by YWCA Jockey Club Y Care Elderly Centre. The bag is made with traditional hand-knotting techniques using waxed cotton string, with customisable straps to be assembled by the wearer themselves. *Randomised combination of shoulder straps ABOUT THE DESIGN PARTNER Milk Design is a design unit specialised in product design. Its design thinking focuses on studying and exploring how tradition and culture can be interpreted and presented in a modern way, to bring new experience and satisfaction to people today. ABOUT THE COLLABORATOR As a diversified social service organisation, Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) has an annual service attendance exceeding 3 million. To fulfil the purpose of ‘Enhancement of Life’, their elderly services serve all, from frail elders who need nursing care, to healthy young olds who seek rewarding retirement. Since 2003, YWCA has been providing continuing education for elderly, to promote active ageing and explore possibilities for the Third Age, while passing wisdom and inspiring experience to the next generation.