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Himalayan nettle and hemp zip pouch
Eco-responsible and functional, it organises your precious objects with style. A chic, long-lasting accessory, combining a tweed look with traditional craftsmanship, for men and women.
Zipped pouch - Hand-woven - 1 side nettle and 1 side Himalayan hemp - 22 x 14 cm - 54 g
Born in the Himalayan heights, this zip pouch combines the nobility of wild nettle with the strength of hand-woven hemp. Each plant fibre tells the story of a journey, an artisanal gesture, an eco-conscious approach.
To the touch, the plain nettle side reveals subtle nuances, while the striped hemp side is reminiscent of classic tweed. Compact and functional, it's perfect for your everyday treasures: cards, keys, jewellery.
The essentials
An eco-designed fashion accessory that combines design, durability and authenticity, to be adopted without hesitation for an ethical and refined style.
Solidarity economy
Handmade
Exclusive creations
Natural organic materials
The Karawan zip pouch is the result of small-scale production using exceptional natural materials. One side in nettle, the other in hemp.
Hand-spun and woven from plant fibres, the texture is raw and irregular, with shades of grey and beige blending with chic authenticity. Finished with a black cotton edging.
The zip pouch designed by Karawan is the result of small-scale production using exceptional natural materials as part of a sustainable development project run by the state of Uttarakhand in northern India.
Natural nettle and hemp fibres from the Himalayas
1 striped side (hemp), 1 plain side (nettle). Metallic zip.
Hand-woven in Himalayan workshops.
Dimensions: 22 cm x 14 cm
Weight: 54 g
Wild nettle fibres, renowned for their strength, are harvested at altitudes of over 1,200 metres.
WILD NETTLE
Nettle is a plant that grows abundantly at altitudes of between 1,200 and 3,000 metres. In the natural fibres sector, it is an ecological and renewable resource with considerable potential. Processing nettle into woven fibre is one of the few sources of income in the Himalayan mountains. Collecting, spinning and weaving take place in inaccessible regions, subject to seasonal harvesting and transport difficulties. The Karawan designer has taken up the challenge of using this fibre in an eco-design approach for exclusive creations.
Spinning and weaving wild nettle
After harvesting, the stalks are boiled to allow the non-fibrous parts to decompose and release the fibres. The nettle is then handspun and woven on handlooms. The irregularity of the hand-spinning gives each piece a unique character, rich in nuances of colour and texture. The herringbone weaves made from nettle fibre are strongly reminiscent of the style of English tweed, renowned for its robustness.
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