The Journey of The Everyday Bag
The Everyday Bag captures everything Vaarsa London stands for: sustainability, fair trade, functional beauty and heritage. Made from sabai grass, a strong, flexible natural fiber native to Odisha and West Bengal, Eastern India, each bag reflects local tradition while championing sustainable fashion. Let us take you through the bag's journey from grass to glam.
The magic of sabai grass: Sabai grass is known for its strength and eco-friendliness. This resilient material, widely used in traditional crafts like table mats and baskets, is transformed into wearable art through skilled weaving.
Process and quality: The journey of the Everyday Bag spans three stages:
- Harvesting & Cleaning: Artisans collect, clean, and dry sabai grass to prepare for weaving.
- Dyeing Naturally: Using earth-friendly dyes, the grass is transformed into vibrant hues that are gentle on the environment.
- Weaving with Precision: Skilled hands craft each bag, incorporating hand-sewn handles to ensure durability and style.
This process is labor-intensive but ensures the bag is made using sustainable practices and showcases the artisans' dedication to craftsmanship, resulting in a lifestyle piece is both stylish and meaningful.
A Palette of Vibrance: The Everyday Bag comes in a palette of vibrant hues—Deep Teal, Natural Beige, Bright Red, Warm Orange, and Charcoal Black—all dyed with earthy tones. Shades like Deep teal add versatility as blue is having its moment as the new black, timeless Black and Beige are perfect for any occasion and vibrant Red and Orange are finally an option for those who are bold and want to showcase that through their fashion. Each color is hand-dyed, turning every bag into a unique style statement.
This bag is handmade with care by Kadam Haat—an NGO-turned-retail brand focused on eco-friendly production and community upliftment. By ethically sourcing these bags from Kadam Haat, Vaarsa London is committed to partnering with makers that support sustainable livelihoods and traditional craftsmanship.
Kadam Haat has empowered over 6,000 women and supported 4,000+ families. They train rural artisans in traditional weaving techniques and sustainable practices. With a mission to impact 1 million artisans, they promote eco-friendly craftsmanship and financial independence.
By choosing the Everyday Bag, you’re supporting their movement. Every stitch is a step toward financial independence for these communities, ensuring their rich heritage is passed down to future generations.
A Lifestyle Choice
The Everyday Bag is Vaarsa London’s tribute to meaningful fashion— initially focused on homewares, this bag triggered us to extend our focus to include lifestyle goods that merge timeless artistry, playful colors, and a story of empowerment with thoughtful design. Measuring 33 cm x 23 cm x 12.5 cm, the bag looks compact but can carry full day essentials including a laptop, water bottle, keys, wallet, secret snack stash and makeup pouch. It’s also designed for durability and easy care. A quick wipe with a damp cloth and a little sun-drying keeps it looking its best.
Crafted to the highest standards, the Everyday Bag is just the beginning of Vaarsa London’s thoughtfully curated lifestyle collection. Don't miss out on owning a piece of this limited edition.
Shop now at vaarsalondon.com and carry more than a bag—carry a story.
