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Gecko Traders - Recycled Market Bag (GEK-05):   $22.95

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Reviews: 48 Average: 4.9 stars
Caroline K - 09/2008 Rating: 5 stars
Great bag for traveling and shopping around town. Attractive and well constructed.
natasha m - 09/2008 Rating: 5 stars
I love these bags and use them all the time. They do have a smell when you first get them but I just hung them up and they aired out quickly. I have had several people inquire wher ... more
Melanie K - 09/2008 Rating: 5 stars
I love this bag as much as I love the story behind the Gecko Traders rice bags. The colors are fabulous and the size is generous. Perfect for a day of shopping, traveling, grocerie ... more
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Gecko Traders - Recycled Market Bag


  • 100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia
  • Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia
  • Lasts a lifetime – constructed with material prized for its strength & durability
  • Fully certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member
  • Stylish – brings fair trade into the fashion world
  • Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike
  • Stands up on its own for easy packing
  • Available in limited edition prints/colors (note: more pics coming soon!)

    Dimensions:
    12" H x 18" W x 6" D
    10" loop handle

    Like this bag? Also see:
    Recycled Wave Tote
    Recycled XL Koren Bag

    The Recycled Market Bags are a bit smaller than the Recycled Wave Totes but still hold plenty. Great looking & super durable. Its heavy-duty construction provides another benefit: these shopping bags can stand on their own to facilitate easy loading. Holds about double the amount of a plastic grocery bag. Also great as a carry-all for around town or travel tote.

    Once used for carrying commodities in Southeast Asia, the rice & feed bags used to create these one-of-a-kind pieces have been 100% recycled into a new life as stylish shopping totes. Each is skillfully crafted in small batches by a fully certified Fair Trade Co-op in Cambodia. Constructed with tough as nails material the bags include box stitching at stress point. All bags feature authentic prints & colorful dyes that will beautifully fade with wear.

    One-of-a-kind style: because these bags are handmade in small quantities, please be aware that certain colors may occasionally be unavailable and original prints will vary from bag to bag. The pictures on our site are meant to show the general look and we think you'll love the unique variety of each recycled bag as much as we do.

    Cool Fact
    Fair Trade Certified products guarantee a living wage to people in developing countries. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled / economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households. This translates into a better life for many who have been disabled from polio or landmine injury, or pulled from brothels & taught a trade. Produced under the Fair Trade Certified label, these creations bring fair trade into the fashion world while helping people across the world improve their lives.

  • Handmade in Cambodia
  • Fully certified Fair Trade Federation member
  • Spot clean / air dry
  • Imported by Gecko Traders
  • Colors may transfer to fabric / skin; avoid contact with chlorine & sunscreen