Over the years we’ve gathered quite the knowledge base and collection of various handmade textiles with a wide variety of techniques from around the world. So much so, it can be hard to keep track of. And that is the purpose of this article, to pick apart the different artisan processes to better help you understand why our bags have different prices.Â
One of our favorite projects has been our collaboration with The Togetherness Project and the incredible weavers of the Pejeng Kangin Village in Bali, Indonesia.
During the COVID19 lockdown, Bali’s tourism industry had a hard hit. Facing economic peril, Ibu Wayan, who worked as a rice farmer, got the idea to revive her ikat weaving and teach other women who lost their jobs to revive their traditional craft as a new path to income.
Here’s a quick roundup of the impact your purchase has with our partnering artisans, our top 3 bags shipped to date, our most loyal customer, a highlight of our favorite product launches last year and an outlook for exciting things ahead.
We’re stoked to partner up with our fellow outdoor friends over at Nature Backs and Waboba for an awesome giveaway! We're giving away the ultimate package with outdoor gear to inspire you to explore the great outdoors.
February is Love Month for us and we're celebrating by highlighting one specific fabric design. India was the first sourcing trip we went on for Ethnotek back in 2010 and has a very special place in our hearts...
It's a new year and we have many new initiatives in sight! As our production team in Vietnam heads home for a long Tet holiday, we'd like to share the good news of our recent developments.Â
The rhythmic beat of the loom, like drumming in the workshop, vibrates in the chest. Clouds drift past the misty peaks of volcanoes as lava erupts from their crowns. Cobble stones rattle under the feat and the ground shakes with a 5.9 magnitude earthquake. All visceral greetings from the stunningly beautiful country of Guatemala as we get back on the textile sourcing trail after a two and half year hiatus.
Three new products just dropped and we hope you love them! The Cyclo Laptop Sling is a roll-top shoulder bag that fits up to 16" laptops. The Pindah Phone Pouch fits up to iPhone 13 Pro Max and can be worn five different ways! The Kantong pouch is a minimalist purse that's lined RFID blocker and can be worn on the shoulder or hand-held with it's wristlet.
Step into the design process of our bags, get the first look at new product roll-outs, see collaborations, brand alliances and more.
This colorful section of the blog is to highlight the culture & handmade process of our artisans and to share other relevant articles on anthropology and hand-craft.
Track Ethnoteks adventures and see what our community is up to. This is a place we'll feature our Tribe of customers and all the awesomeness that you're up to. To be featured tag @ethnotekbags and #etktribe on social media.
