When it comes to fashion, PROJECT 1000 has the best story to tell. This time it’s a narrative ballet featuring couture and the maker. And like every story goes – one day a group of backcountry ladies walks through the doors of PROJECT 1000 with an aspiration to become financially independent and seek their respectable place in the local community. They have families of four to six (most of the time with two seniors to care for) who need their assistance many times during the day, hence they need a flexible working system. This is exactly what PROJECT 1000 caters to! We skill them in the contemporary art of knotting and expose them to color and design. Their creative juices flow and they knit a stunning collection of luxurious macrame shoulder totes. We launched this bag in our festive pop-up, called it the Macrame Criss-cross Shoulder Bag, and lo and behold it became one of our best sellers.
Digging Deeper
Historically, macrame is the utilitarian art of knotting cords that was developed early on by sailors. It became fashionable during the Victorian era, then died out for a bit, and is back with a bang. The classical square knots with multiple variations result in a textile with gorgeous texture, and this we believe is the most eye-catching part of this contemporary handicraft. Since every piece is a result of a series of knots meticulously knitted in specific shapes and sizes, this craft happens to be the hardest and most time-consuming.
And so is our beautiful macrame crisscross tote! A high-fashion bag, very pickable, which rivals any fancy branded bag in its category, is our origami-style bag. These rectangular shoulder totes take a slight triangular structure when carried on the shoulder by a single thick short shoulder strap continuing from the sides, making the bag look very stylish. The seamlessly knotted, spacious body nicely holds all personal essentials from mobiles, make-up, wallets, to a small book as well. A metallic snap button is hidden within the bag for a secure closure.
A Concept Bag with Versatility
Project 1000 weavers cleverly merge the concepts of a conventional shoulder bag with a practical tote. This makes these macrame totes perfect for casual, semi-formal, and even formal occasions. These easily become your daily-use totes that match ethnic and Western wear. Whether it’s a day out with friends, running errands, going to classes, and meetings, or going to special events, these are most handy and never fail to make a style statement. Available in bold solid colors, from soft pastels to vibrant pops, to sober earthy or classic neutrals – there’s a bag to match your personality and mood at all times. You can now easily Buy Shoulder Tote Bags Online from PROJECT 1000, and get your perfect match.
Sustainable Luxury with Natural Materials
Made with 100% cotton and other natural fabric yarns, these bags are soft, luxurious, and eco-friendly. The purity of fabrics lends a rich luster to the finished tote bag, while the tight knots offer a slight protective cushioning for your belongings. Additionally, our macrame shoulder totes are incredibly easy to care for by simply tossing them in the washing machine and air-drying them. No worries about color bleeding or shape distortion.
Want the best ethical reason for getting one today? These bags are upcycled using textile waste from factories, thus making them completely sustainable, plastic-free, vegan, and eco-friendly. We at Project 1000 are very conscientious and deeply committed to saving the planet and creating sustainable couture. Our weavers follow a strict code of quality and environmental responsibility while handcrafting macrame tote bags, which rival any over-mechanized peers. So, when you Buy Handmade Macrame Bags Online from PROJECT 1000, you’re choosing a style with a conscience.
Time to Take the Story Forward
Project 1000 is a social initiative empowering rural women across India by skilling them and helping them start their entrepreneurial journey. The proceeds from sales directly benefit these artisans, making them financially independent and contributing to a healthier, more empowered community. By purchasing a macrame shoulder bag online from Project 1000, you’re becoming a part of the “skill Indian village woman” vision of PROJECT 1000. If sustainable practices, climate protection, and owning handmade luxury resonate with you, we urge you to click on that BUY NOW button on your screen immediately and get ready for a macrame marvel soon to arrive at your doorstep.
