Rooted in Nature Collection

Water Hyacinth Handbag (Half-Moon)

A half-moon handbag hand-woven from water hyacinth, finished with a round natural handle. Available in S / M.

Water Hyacinth Handbag (Half-Moon), hand-woven with a round natural handle
Half-moon handbag with a round water hyacinth handle, available in S / M

The material

Water hyacinth is cleared from rivers and canals in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, dried in the sun beside the river, then woven by hand into the same half-moon shape and round handle for every bag. Read the full story of how it's made →

Close-up of the woven water hyacinth handle on the Water Hyacinth Handbag
The round handle, woven by hand from water hyacinth

Why we selected it

The half-moon shape and round handle are simple to weave well, which suits the way we work with materials — building the collection around what a workshop already does best, rather than asking for a shape that isn't natural to the technique.

Carry It Your Way

Carry it as an everyday handbag, or for the beach, market runs, and resort-style outfits — it's sized to hold the essentials without becoming a full tote. Each bag is woven and shaped entirely by hand, so no two are ever perfectly identical.

Woman standing on a cobblestone street carrying the Water Hyacinth Handbag
Carried on an everyday walk
Woman walking a Mediterranean-style street carrying the Water Hyacinth Handbag
Carried along a sunlit street
Woman sitting on a step in Hoi An's old town holding the Water Hyacinth Handbag
A quiet moment in Hoi An's old town
Woman sitting outdoors on a European street holding the Water Hyacinth Handbag
Styled for an afternoon out

Take It Anywhere

From a sun-warmed boardwalk to a quiet side street, the Water Hyacinth Handbag is sized for wherever the day takes you.

Water Hyacinth Handbag carried while shopping at a Vietnamese street market, holding bread and vegetables
A market run companion
Water Hyacinth Handbag styled on a beach towel next to a sun hat and sunglasses
A resort-ready accessory
Water Hyacinth Handbag carried while sitting on a boardwalk near the beach
A boardwalk companion

Product details / Size

Water Hyacinth Handbag shown in S and M sizes side by side
S and M, side by side
Close-up of a hand holding the Water Hyacinth Handbag by its round handle
The round handle, up close
Water Hyacinth Handbag shown from above on a wooden desk
Shape and weave, from above
Material
Water hyacinth, hand-woven
Sizes (width)
S: 23 cm / M: 27 cm
Handle
Round, natural water hyacinth handle
Color
Natural beige
Each piece
Handmade — slight variation in size (±1–2 cm) and color is normal
Care
Keep in a dry place; avoid excessive moisture

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FAQ

What is this handbag made from?

Water hyacinth, a natural fiber cleared from rivers and canals in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, dried by the river, then hand-woven.

What sizes are available?

S (23 cm wide) and M (27 cm wide).

Is every bag exactly the same?

No — each bag is handmade, so slight variation in size (±1–2 cm) and color between pieces is normal.

How do I care for it?

Keep it in a dry place and avoid excessive moisture.