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About the Phu Quoc Woven Hyacinth Buffalo Horn Tote Bag
Earthy and effortlessly-chic, this Phu Quoc Woven Hyacinth Buffalo Horn Tote Bag by Hathorway features beautiful circular handles made of ethically-sourced buffalo horns with lining made of 100% natural-colored cotton. The tote is made of handwoven water hyacinth, which is an aquatic plant that grows fast and strong in the rivers of northern Vietnam. These plants are harvested and dried to become long lasting fibers that are woven into this beautiful timeless tote bag. Because of all the natural material, all of our Phu Quoc tote bags will be slightly different in colors and patterns. It's the perfect tote bag for your weekend farmer's market trips, a day at the beach, or for your everyday work bag as it can fit your laptop. If you like this handwoven water hyacinth bag, discover our other handwoven rattan collection.
Note: Since each tote bag is handmade in an all-natural material, expect slight variations in size, color, and pattern.
Handwoven tote bag Details
- Brand: Hathorway
- Type: Tote bag
- Measurements: 35.6 cm x 25.4 cm x 15.2 cm (14 in x 10 in x 6 in)
- Materials: Ethically-sourced water buffalo horn and handwoven water hyacinth leaves from Hanoi, Vietnam
- Colors: Natural with dark horn handles
- Assembled: Hanoi, Vietnam
Handwoven tote bag Care
Dust tote bag by gently wiping it with a non-abrasive cloth.
About Hathorway
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hathorway is an eco-conscious accessories brand defined by geometrical, yet minimalistic silhouettes. Every piece is designed by designer Jessica Phan, who wanted to reconnect with her Vietnamese heritage by preserving a 400-year-old craftsmanship which uses ethically-sourced buffalo horns, a material—like leather—that has been discarded from deadstock and the food industry in Vietnam. As an organic material, every piece will be completely one of a kind, each possessing its own exquisite colors and patterns. Hathorway is short for Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love and beauty, known for her iconic headdress made of cow horns.
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SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you with carbon offset. All returns and exchanges for US customers and US based brands are free on your 1st order.
For Hathorway - All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement, and will arrive at your doorstep within 4-8 days once shipped for this US based brand.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For Hathorway - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All returns and exchanges will be subject to a flat $6 fee for each brand unless it’s your 1st order. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.
Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.