Materials
What we source, how we finish it, and what each material is good for. All photography here should show real samples from our workshop, not stock images.
Jute
Jute is a renewable bast fibre grown along the rivers of Bengal. We work with it as yarn, woven fabric and laminated fabric, finished for handbags and lifestyle products rather than commodity sacking.
| Forms we offer | Natural jute fabric (various weights), Dyed and printed jute, Laminated / lined jute, Jute-cotton blends, Jute webbing and cord |
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| Finishes | Raw natural, Bleached, Dyed solid colours, Screen and digital print, Wax and water-resistant finishes |
| Applications | Tote and shopping bags, Beach and market bags, Promotional and corporate bags, Storage and home textiles, Packaging and gift wraps |
Leather
Our leather work covers cutting, skiving, stitching, edge painting and hardware assembly. We develop in full-grain and top-grain leathers and pair leather with jute and cane for mixed-material designs.
| Forms we offer | Full-grain cow leather, Top-grain cow leather, Vegetable-tanned leather, Goat and sheep leather, Suede and nubuck |
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| Finishes | Natural / aniline, Semi-aniline, Pigmented, Pull-up and crazy horse, Embossed grains |
| Applications | Handbags and totes, Crossbody and shoulder bags, Wallets, card holders and belts, Straps, handles and trims for jute and cane products, Corporate leather goods |
Cane
Cane, rattan and other natural fibres have been woven in Bengal for generations. We combine this hand skill with modern design, structure and finishing so the products fit a contemporary lifestyle brand.
| Forms we offer | Cane and rattan, Bamboo strips, Hogla (palm leaf), Seagrass, Kaisa grass |
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| Finishes | Natural, Bleached, Stained and lacquered, Fabric or leather lining, Leather handles and closures |
| Applications | Structured handbags and baskets, Home storage and organisation, Planters and decor objects, Trays and tabletop pieces, Retail display and gift baskets |
Shital Pati
Shital Pati is a handwoven cool mat made from murta reeds, a distinctive craft material from Bangladesh. We develop it as structured panels and woven surfaces for handbags, accessories and gift products.
| Forms we offer | Handwoven reed matting, Fine and medium weave, Natural and dyed reed, Laminated and backed panels, Mixed-material panels |
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| Finishes | Natural reed, Dyed solid colours, Leather or fabric backing, Edge binding, Protective finishing |
| Applications | Clutches and small bags, Structured handbag panels, Gift and corporate products, Decorative boxes and trays, Custom lifestyle products |
Components
The parts that turn material into a finished product.
- HardwareBuckles, rings, clasps, feet, magnetic closures. Brass, zinc alloy and stainless finishes.
- ZippersMetal and nylon zippers in a range of sizes and pull styles. Branded pulls on request.
- ThreadPolyester and bonded nylon thread matched to the material, with contrast options.
- LiningsCotton, canvas, jute-cotton and recycled polyester linings with optional inner pockets.
- PackagingDust bags, kraft boxes, hang tags and tissue. Custom-branded packaging developed with your artwork.
Need a specific material or finish?
Send us a swatch, a photo or a description and we will tell you what we can source and sample.