{"title":"Woven Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandwoven artisan bags crafted from natural water hyacinth by skilled artisans in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Each piece is individually made using traditional techniques passed through generations — lightweight, sustainable and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in partnership with Ecoka JSC, a BSCI-certified social enterprise supporting approximately 500 artisan families across rural Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lotus-mini-bucket-bag-handwoven-water-hyacinth","title":"Lotus Mini Bucket Bag – Handwoven Water Hyacinth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall bag. Big story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus Mini Bucket Bag is handwoven by skilled artisans in Vietnam's Mekong Delta — each one individually crafted from sustainably harvested water hyacinth using traditional techniques passed through generations. No two bags are identical. 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Spot clean with damp cloth only. Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in England. Handwoven in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in partnership with Ecoka JSC — a BSCI-certified social enterprise providing skilled employment for approximately 500 artisans across rural communities in southern Vietnam. When you buy this bag, you are directly supporting traditional craft, fair wages, and sustainable livelihoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the villages of the Mekong Delta, water hyacinth grows wild along the riverbanks — harvested, dried, and transformed by hand into something beautiful. The artisans at Ecoka JSC have been weaving these plants into objects for generations. 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