Eco bags and purses will really make you stand out this summer

Summer is unquestionably the time of year when people are furiously perusing the fashion magazines and blogs in search of that latest must-have accessory. Now is the time to flaunt that bikini body, enjoy the holiday of a lifetime or simply turn the pavement of your home town into a catwalk. In theory, then, it’s a very ‘me, me, me’ kind of time. So how compatible is finding the latest stylish bags and purses with caring for those worse off than you? “Very compatible”, is the answer, when you buy from the eco bags and purses range of Yours Sustainably (http://www.yourssustainably.com).

Fashion is all about making a statement, and it’s hard to think of a bigger and better statement to make than the one of your commitment to making our world a better and more sustainable one in which to live. ‘Green’ fashion is burgeoning in popularity as both ordinary people and major corporations wish to signal their care for the environment and wider social responsibility. You’ll certainly get plenty of admiring glances, for example, when you strut your stuff carrying a macramé Chelsea bag, which is made by hand in Bangladesh using the knotting technique of macramé. Or why not pick up a soft ethical leather bag or a striped jumbo jute bag?

The great thing about earth friendly products like these is that you can use them time and time again rather than those harmful plastic bags, which means that you can further help to preserve the environment for as long as you own them. Nor do they simply have to be alternatives to plastic carrier bags, with our range also including the likes of a triple card holder made from genuine decommissioned fire hose and lined with reclaimed military grade parachute silk, as well as a recycled leather phone cover that jazzes up your phone like nothing else.

Those looking for eco purses really need to check out our geometric woven purse that features cool geometric fabric, hand woven under fair trade practices in Nepal. It also boasts all of the practicality that you could ever need, with a handy wrist strap being complemented by a number of inside pockets, including a zipped compartment for storing those essentials. Or why not check out our recycled paper long purse, which is made from woven recycled paper covered with protective plastic? It combines a zip closure and room for 12 cards with a genuine uniqueness, thanks to its handmade production from recycled materials.

With other eco fashion items of this type including compact and stylish box bags, backpacks, clutch bags and even a laptop case made from recycled rubber tyre tubes, it’s clear that Yours Sustainably (http://www.yourssustainably.com) stocks all of the bags and purses to be seen in this summer. Take your chance now to help out our valued range of suppliers doing great work around the world.

Editor’s Note: Yours Sustainably (http://www.yourssustainably.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Find out more about our suppliers from India, Nepal and Bangladesh

Without trying to boost your ego too unduly, here at Yours Sustainably (http://www.yourssustainably.com), we think you’re pretty special. After all, you’re knowingly wandering off the beaten track of widespread corporate consumerism, instead embracing our own vision of sustainable, positive consumerism by browsing and potentially buying from our extensive selection of eco friendly gifts. As such, you’re likely to particularly care about where your purchases come from... so why don’t we tell you about some of our suppliers from India, Nepal and Bangladesh?

Of course, our full list of suppliers from this part of the world is just too long for us to discuss each one in detail in this article. But if we just select a few, Auroville, for example, describes itself as “a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities”. Sure enough, located near Pondicherry in South India, Auroville really is a community consisting of many different nationalities. With a commitment to sustainability, reforestation and renewable energy (among other priorities), it offers various printed sarongs and fabric and recycled paper necklaces in our online store.

Another valued supplier of ours from this part of the world is New Overseas Traders, which offers such earth friendly products as a butterfly notebook, elephant card holder, glitter mirror with pouch and Bollywood billboard apron. The company, which has been Fair Trade for more than a quarter of a century, sources, selects and imports various gifts and household items from India, with most of them having been reused or recycled in one way or another. We also have many handmade and offset picture books in our range of eco gifts, courtesy of the independent publisher based in Chennai, South India, Tara Books.

Or maybe you’re interested in one of the geometric woven eco bags or purses of AURA QUE? These stylish contemporary accessories are manufactured by the Nepal Fair Trade Group with the aim of boosting the developing nation of Nepal’s ethical production. The factory is run on fair trade principles, with local people – some affected by disabilities – being employed there and provided with a decent income for themselves and their families. Wherever possible, local Nepalese materials are incorporated into the company’s products, which are also individually hand crafted – all of which only adds to the charming individuality of each bag or purse.

There are so many more suppliers from the India, Nepal and Bangladesh areas that we could mention, from Maison Bengal and Best Years to Nkuku and ALKEMI, all of which have their own fascinating story to tell. But perhaps it is best to appreciate such suppliers by the stunning sustainable gifts that they produce? Get browsing the Yours Sustainably (http://www.yoursustainably.com) online store now to find out more, and don’t forget that we deliver all orders over £50 completely free.

Editor’s Note: Yours Sustainably (http://www.yoursustainably.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.