your one-stop store for eco-handbags

Don’t we thank God for creative designers and artisans? Few days ago, I had a reader who commented on one of my posts on eco-fashion and she was hopeful that the green movement would be accepted and advocated by more people if eco products were more attractive and appealing. Well, the truth is, they are!

If you are still not convinced, then let me invite you to take a look at this unique online eco-handbag store that specializes on stylish, tasteful, modern bags using only recycled or eco-friendly materials. Personally, I am impressed with how these creative designers can turn what we consider ‘junk’ into a lovely tote or evening bag. Would you think your old magazines, juice boxes, old banners, zippers, plastic bottles, candy wrappers can be ‘transformed’ into an elegant weekend handbag, a sophisticated evening clutch bag or a carry all bag for your travel needs?

Take a look at this mini evening handbag. This is going to be one of the most durable handbag you can ever find. It is made from recycled truck inner tubes! It almost blew my mind when I try to visualize the creation process as it takes up to three days to clean up the raw material before the construction work begins. The designer adds a touch of class with Swarovski crystals and the inner lining is made with faux leather. The best thing is you won’t find two of the same as each one has its unique finish.

How about this lively and bubbly Bolero-Kiwi handbag for a spring party or summer lunch gathering? I like the colours of the weaves and folds that form the bubbly and retro shape. Spacious enough for your purse, make-up kit, car keys, cell phone and compact digital camera, this handmade bag finishes with a metal chain handle. And the cool thing about it is it is made from candy wrappers! Wow!

This open tote is ideal for all occasions and for everyone. Made from recycled art banners, it is the perfect carry-all that is not overly big and clumsy. Stuff in your shopping purchases, your children’s snacks, water bottles, small toys, lunch boxes, bring to work, for shopping, for a beach outing – anything! It is versatile, stylish, contemporary and even sewn with a cell phone pocket.

There are so many, I really mean ‘many’ others that impress and surprise me. Besides the minimalistic ones by Josh Jakus, I adore the fashionable ones by RetroActif. Being a member of 1% for the Planet, Eco-Handbags donate 1% of all sales to non-profit, non-governmental environmental organizations. So, what are you waiting for? You can do your part to spare a thought for our environment and help save our Mother Earth. Next time, don’t throw away your candy wrappers or magazines