For the last few years, the design team at Kandhi has been researching on various possibilities and application of the jute as a replacement to plastic and synthetic fibre. Finally an innovative form of non hairy and super soft jute fabric has been developed and transformed into a smart product range; collection of handcrafted jute bags. Designed and crafted by traditional artisans of India, supporting sustainable fashion and lifestyle.
The difference and benefits of jute
Jute is considered as one of the strongest natural fibres with a strong tensile strength. Hence, one of the main advantages of a jute bag is its property to last for a long while.
- 100% bio-degradable and recyclable
- Environmentally friendly
- Strong and can carry more weight
- Durable and long lasting
- Jute has a very low CO2 footprint
- Jute has a very low ecological footprint
- Jute looks super smart, trendy and fashionable
Handmade in India
Indiais the largest producer or cultivator of jute in the world, contributing to over 50 percent of global production. The evolution of jute in India dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, when jute was widely used for making textiles. Hence, the golden fibre as it is profoundly known in the East; perfectly blends with the finesse of Indian craftsmanship to form a very functional and beautiful product; the Kandhi Bag.
