{"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. Every variation in colour and weave is a mark of genuine handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural water hyacinth — sustainably harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twisted cotton rope with wrapped detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton drawstring lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature Silk \u0026amp; Bears leather tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 16cm | Diameter 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 200g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds phone, card holder, keys, lip balm and everyday essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural honey \/ warm ochre tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep dry. 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. When you hold a Lotus bag, you are holding hundreds of individual hand-tied knots, the result of skills passed from parent to child across decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSummer holidays and beach days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGarden parties and picnics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCity breaks and weekend escapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGifting — beautifully made and thoughtfully considered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural variations in colour and weave are inherent to handmade craft — no two bags are ever exactly the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":57180629270903,"sku":"SB-LOTUS-MINI-001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/05_Lotus_Mini_Bucket_Bag_Model_Lifestyle.png?v=1781597367","url":"https:\/\/www.silkandbears.com\/products\/lotus-mini-bucket-bag-handwoven-water-hyacinth","provider":"SilkandBears","version":"1.0","type":"link"}