Mr. Bu is a hard worker and is mainly responsible for attaching handles. He also helps with the logistical side of all the work for the weaving groups. His wife also works for Handed By in her spare time. She weaves bags for Handed By. They both love to make beautiful bags. They are grandmother and grandfather of 3 grandsons, who live in Shanghai. Unfortunately, he and his wife only see their grandchildren during the holidays. In the farming season they are busy in the fields. The rest of the time they weave bags to earn money to support themselves and buy gifts for their grandsons.
MEET OUR HANDCRAFTERS
Mr. Bu craftsman Handed BySOHO
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
Planning for a trip to NY or London? Then you have to pay a visit to the SoHo district. Discover the many artists’ lofts, galleries and trendy boutiques and of course take your SOHO bag! The SOHO is the perfect size, created in the fashionable colours and can be closed at the top. An elegant bag with shoulder length handles to feel comfortable during your day in the big city or at work.
GO!
GOing… to the beach! You need a bag with enough space for all the things you need to enjoy a relaxing day. Besides swimwear, towels, a magazine and something to eat, you can even store your wallet and mobile phone in a safe way. The leisure bag GO! can be closed with a cord, which hides all your personal belongings. The body of the GO! bag is made from recycled plastic, water resistant and very easy to clean after a day at the beach.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
GO! sport
More and more we experience that people live an active and healthy life. We have translated this trend into the GO! sport. A large bag with a sporty look and a smart way to keep your belongings during your workout. The bag is handmade and made out of 70% recycled plastic. “Be sporty and GO! for it!”
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
Spotted!
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
ENJOY life, HAPPY-ness and COLORful are the keywords for the new collection JOY. Use this bag when you are in the colorful mood and experience the comfort of the soft handles & inside bag. A day in the city or going to work, the bag JOY is suitable for every occasion.
FIFTY-FIFTY
The Fifty-Fifty bag is a large, colorful weekender, perfectly suited for a getaway or a day at the beach! Due to the soft grip handles, it is easy to wear around your shoulder or in your hand. The Fifty-Fifty weekender is versatile in use, functional and easy to clean! Which color combination is your favorite?
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
PARIS
Shopper fat strap size S / h10.63” w12.20” d9.45”
UBFC196100 lemon
UBFC191100 mustard
UBFC197500 mint green
UBFC190800 pale grey
UBFC199500 liver
UBFC196000 misty grey
UBFC198400 sahara sand
UBFC197200 coral orange
UBFC199300 chili red
UBFC196700 cinnamon
UBFC193500 nude
UBFC192700 orchid pink
UBFC196300 soft lilac
UBFC1913000 soft coral
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
The ‘Paris’ shopper by Handed By is a practical carrier bag in a handy size. This hand-braided shopper makes plastic bags unnecessary. This shopper is strong and offers enough room for your daily groceries, or for a day to the beach. Available in a range of colours, which ensures that there is always a colour that matches your look! Easy to clean with water. Braided by hand using 70% recycled plastic.
MULTITONE
Shopper fat strap size S with short PU handles / h10.63’’ w11.81’’ d7.87’’
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
The collection MULTITONE, characterized by more than one tone of color. A combination of colors captured in a new way of weaving. One of these color combinations fits your choice, for sure!
SAINT-TROPEZ
A SUPER sized Travelbag with PU leather handles and practical D-rings in- and outside, to attach keys, a vanity bag or sunglasses.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
COLOR MATCH
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
Looking for the perfect match? Here you go! Soft handles in a matching color combination with a sustainable bag. Sure, you will find the perfect COLOR MATCH for your daily outfit. Do we have a match?
COLOR DELUXE
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
The Color Deluxe is the top of our shopper range. This shopper is compact and perfect for daily use. Due to the zip closure, you are able to close the shopper, so that your groceries and valuables are stored in a secure way. In the blink of an eye, you turn it from an open shopper into a closed shopper. Use however you like it! Handmade and available in timeless colors. Buy now and wear forever!
COLOR BLOCK
Color blocking is still the fashion trend. See how stunning these color combinations are! Turn ordinary outfits in extraordinary outfits and let your shopper do the talking! Get all the color inspiration you can handle with our shopper.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
Petite
‘Small and beautiful’ or do we have to say ‘small ìs beautiful’! It doesn’t matter, just look at the bag PETITE and you will fall in love, like we did! Go downtown with your dearest friend and carry PETITE with you! PETITE is an elegant replacement for your daily purse. The small bag inside gives you the opportunity to store your valuables in a safe way.… Isn’t this bag lovely?
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
SPIRIT BAGS
Spirit shopper small shopper bag / h10.63” w12.20” d9.45”
Show your pride by carrying your team/school colors to game day festivities and everywhere you go. Carry your snacks, pom-poms and anything else you need for your tailgate or weekend boat trip.
Stand up structure makes this bag easy to load and unload, perfect for shopping or a day at the beach.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
SPIRIT BAGS
BRIGHTS
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
BRIGHTEN up your day with our new BRIGHTS collection. These bold colors can refresh your outfit and outlook! This collection can make shopping even more fun and has all of the great Handed By features and benefits.
DOTS
DOTS. Just happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, free time and good company. This weekender is handmade from 70% recycled plastic. The 5 different colour palettes are composed of stylish, elegant colours and give this bag the possibility to match any outfit. Take this bag to the beach or use it for your weekend out of town. The DOTS is suitable for every occasion.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
CHARLOTTE
With this new handbag, we go back to the 1930’s, when handbags were indispensable accessories for women. Thus began the era where women could carry their personal items with a degree of privacy. The handbag became a trendy fashion accessory! A vintage handbag translated to the present. Handmade in fashionable colors with trendy details and made with recycled materials.
70% RECYCLED PLASTIC
About Handed By USA
Handed By is the leading brand in handmade woven baskets, bags and home accessories made of materials that leave the smallest possible footprint on the environment, such as recycled plastic and bamboo. The products are handmade and of superior quality. We have a great corporate and social responsibility towards our craftspeople and we guarantee that each product is ethically produced: no child labour – on the contrary, we are involved in the education of our workers’ children. No mass production in factories, but small-scale projects with long-term personal partnerships. In addition, we try to use as many recycled and sustainable materials as possible in our collections.
For more information see our website: www.handedby-usa.com
HANDMADE FOR YOU!