Created for everyday use, with a practical size that keeps frequently used items close at hand.
Fits a couple of books, an iPad, a wallet, keys, a mobile phone, an A5 notebook, and other everyday essentials.
Can be worn as a crossbody, over the shoulder, or carried by the top handle.
Production Time: 40 hours
Dimensions: 11.42 x 11.42 x 3.54 in / 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 9 (D) cm
Collection: Noir
Details:
- Concealed interior zip pocket
- Interior compartments for mobile phone and charger
- Exterior back pocket for quick-access items
- Repurposed car seat buckle front closure
Material:
- Exterior: Rescued car seat belts, ex-Army black ripstop canvas, and tyre tube
- Interior: Nylon taffeta parachute material
- Hardware: Black YKK #5 Zipper with pullers and Black YKK Adjuster buckles
Care Instructions: Do not dry clean, machine wash, or iron. Spot clean only to preserve the materials and construction.
Exterior: Apply a drop of mild dish soap to a soft-bristled toothbrush and gently clean the affected area. Blot with a damp, lint-free cloth. For stubborn stains on the seat belt material, apply a small amount of pure acetone to a clean cloth, blot the stain gently, then wipe the area with a damp cloth. Allow the bag to air dry completely in a well-ventilated area.
Interior: Remove any loose debris before cleaning. Spot clean the lining with a mild solution of soap and water using a soft cloth. Allow the interior to air dry completely before use.
Behind the Price
Every Jaggery product begins with the careful sourcing and rescue of end-of-life materials that would otherwise be discarded or incinerated. Materials such as car seat belts, cargo lashing belts, ex-army canvas, and textile waste are manually collected, cleaned, sorted, disassembled, and prepared for reuse. The design team then reimagines these materials into contemporary products through a process of creative remanufacturing and handcrafted production. Beyond environmental impact, each piece supports a network of artisans, women-led groups, and underserved communities across India, generating circular livelihoods and preserving valuable making skills. Because the source materials vary in texture, color, and history, many products carry unique characteristics that reflect their previous life, making every piece distinctive. This combination of waste diversion, material innovation, skilled craftsmanship, ethical production, and social impact contributes to the value behind each Jaggery product.
— Jaggery
Jaggery
India
Jaggery: Reimagining Waste is a Gurgaon-based, women-led social enterprise that transforms waste into purposeful, design-led products at the intersection of climate action and social equity. Through its unique “Design Out of Waste” approach, the brand upcycles discarded materials such as rescued car seat belts, decommissioned cargo lashing belts, ex-army canvas, bouncy castle fabric, and post-consumer textile waste into durable bags, accessories, home décor, and lifestyle products. Jaggery's mission is to advance the circular economy by diverting waste from landfills while creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for underserved communities across India. The brand combines contemporary design, environmental responsibility, and social impact, proving that waste can be transformed into valuable, functional products.