Grocery runs, work, and other errands may be the only essential activities that give us a reason to go out these days but that doesn’t mean we don’t have an excuse to dress up. As we lounge in pambahay every day, simple trips to the ~outside~ world can help make us feel better. Treat yourself with these chic locally made bags to look put together (even when you’re just really tired) on your next errand run:
The Bag Cart
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What if you mix the scrunchie and baguette bag trend? The Bag Cart’s Sera is a unique pleated pouch bag that will help you make an impression. Never underestimate the size of these baguettes (not the bread!) as they can fit the usual essentials when going out.
Available in five colors for Php 815 here.
NiQUA
Looking for a go-to sling bag? NiQUA’s Envelope Sling (Php 1,225) is made with genuine leather and natural materials by artisans from Marikina. Have a chic bag and support local bag makers!
For orders, visit this page.
Gvn The Label
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Gvn The Label’s Paper Bags are essential for tote lovers. Made with vegan leather, this timeless classic is available in two sizes and three colors: beige, camel, and black.
The Paper Bag starts at Php 1,250 for a small size. For orders, visit this page.
Daily Carry
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The Daily Carry’s half-moon-shaped Luna bags can be your next favorite daily bag and future travel accessory. Available in black and brown, you can get this gorgeous leather bag for Php 799 here.
Aranaz
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Want to invest in a good statement piece that would last? Go for the Sandy Bucket (Php 5,400) by Aranaz. The petite abaca handbag with tassels and shell-shaped wicker handles can elevate any look! Get it here.
Inne Studios
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Inne Studios incorporates age-old traditions of local artisans to produce modern-day essentials like the Sia (Php 3,990). The two-way bag with detachable straps is made with genuine leather, featuring hand-woven rattan in solihiya pattern. Unlike most totes, this bag comes with full zip closure.
You can order it here.
Woven
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Woven keeps the beautiful tradition of Pinoy hand-woven crafts alive by partnering with artisans from a community in Samar. The Vera (Php 599) features a colorful hand-woven and embroidered banig pattern with adjustable leather straps. It’s surprisingly spacious inside!
For orders, visit Woven’s official website.
Humi
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How do you make tote bags better? By adding pockets to them. Humi’s Sandrine Edit (Php 1,650) is their best-selling bag made with vegan leather and can carry up to 5 kilos worth of items. It can also be your next office bag (when everything’s okay again) as it can fit up a 13-inch bag inside.
Wait for their next restock here.
Which locally made bag are you treating yourself with? Tell us below!
