This summer, you will note a new and interesting trend over the bragbags range, the use of more embroidered features. The art of embroidery in Vietnam dates back over 700 years. It was introduced in the north of Vietnam in the 17th century by Lê Công Thành upon his return from a diplomatic trip to China. The skill spread through the northern villages and eventually reached Hanoi where guilds … [Read more...]
So last week I asked Jenny why her bags are made in Vietnam. It made for interesting reading! Another interesting thing you may not know about bragbags is that Jenny is a member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand. What does this mean? Well firstly it means supporting businesses who do NOT use sweatshops or factories. Or use child labour. It also means paying a … [Read more...]
Now if you have been reading along at home you will know that last week I decided I wanted to find out how the bragbags bags are made. I love knowing the story behind the products I love! So my last post talked you all through the design process and now we are at the next step – where the bags actually get made, in Vietnam. First though, I wanted to find out from Jenny: Why Vietnam? I know … [Read more...]
I'm just back from another trip to Vietnam. It is where I have our unique designs made into reality, by the wonderfully talented ladies that I work with. I'm always asked about what I do, and how I do it, so I thought I'd share a little bit in the next few blogs. Choosing fabric I like to use silk. Why? Because using it honours and continues a dying craft. It is cultivated, dyed, handloomed … [Read more...]