All Natural Handbags... Made From The Best Stuff On Earth!
Take a look around you and you will see that the planet Earth is filled with an eclectic array of glorious natural wonders.
Nothing that man has made till now can ever compare to the complexity and design of a fiber of jute or a blade of sabai grass. Just the awareness that you can create handbags, shopping bags and a whole host of other everyday items from these natural wonders that the Earth produces can make a big difference to the environment. Why carry vinyl, plastic or patent leather hand bags that are non-biodegradable when you can carry chic handbags made of eco-friendly materials such as jute and sabai grass?
Here are a few wonders of the Earth currently being used to create eco friendly, 100% all natural handbags.
The Joy of Jute
Since ancient times, jute has been cultivated in India for its strong fibers and multiple uses. Originally, jute was shipped to the western world for use in ropes and sacks and was prized for its durability. Today, jute is second only to cotton as the cheapest of fibers. Jute fiber is comprised of plant fibers called cellulose and wood fibers called lignin. Because of its fiber make up, it coloring varies between off white and brown, which makes it ideal for making simple bags for laborious uses. The jute fiber is also known as Hessian and goes by the moniker, “gunny” in Europe. For this reason, bags mad of jute are usually called “gunny sacks”. In the western hemisphere, jute is commonly known as burlap.
The Greatness of Sabai Grass
India seems to be the place to go for durable, cloth-like fiber that can be used in making all natural handbags. Another all natural fiber found in India is sabai grass. This grass fiber is similar in consistency to bamboo and is usually harvested to produce paper. Sabai grass lends a strong backbone and texture to any handmade all- natural handbag.
The Bodacious Banana Fiber
Chock full of potassium, perfect for cereal topping, tastes amazing covered in chocolate and clothed in a reusable fiber…bananas! Bananas truly are a super food. Not only are they the number one selling fruit on any market, their husks and leaves can be made into clothing and handbags. Banana fiber has been used in textiles since the 13th century. Historically, the banana fibers were boiled in lye, a very caustic substance, in preparation for being woven into yarn. Today, banana fiber is woven into amazingly durable and fashionable all natural handbags.
With all the natural wonders grown on this planet, it isn’t any surprise that human beings have found creative ways to create something reusable out of something that usually decays.
Eco Friendly on the Red Carpet
More and more actors and actress have become involved in environmental causes. Not only are they devoting time and lots of money to these causes that they believe in whole heartedly, they are also supporting businesses that create eco friendly products for sell on the world market. You would be surprised to know how many celebrities are sporting evening clutch bags that are made of 100% recycled materials. Also, there are tons of celebrities that purchase handbags made of 100% all natural materials for use as diapers bags. These guys just don’t mess with chemicals when it comes to something they use for their children.
This is one of those cases when it is okay to say, “Do what the celebrities do!” If they are supporting environmental causes, you should too. Buy a 100% natural handbag and tell all your friends that you saw your favorite star wearing one last week. They will be so jealous!
Eco Friendly at School
Kids these days are totally into what is hot at the moment. One moment this fashion statement is all the rage and in the next it is so “totally last week”. Your kids can create a totally new fashion trend by hauling their books to school in a tote bag made completely out of 100% newspaper and comic books. Not only are these tote bags eco friendly, they are durable and super colorful too. Your kids can start a craze that can really help out the environment.
Being eco friendly does not mean you have to wear brown sackcloth and carry a brown paper bag everywhere you go; you can save the Earth while still looking as chic and stylish as ever. Go online and browse through all the sites available that feature eco friendly bags. You cannot but help fall in love the fabulous the styles at the down-to-earth prices.
Eco friendly bags are poised to become the next big thing. Don’t get left behind! Buying an buy an eco friendly bag will catapult you into the forefront of a new fashion revolution and make you a trend-setter overnight.
All natural handbags are truly made from some of the best stuff on Earth!
