"We would normally use these polyethylene bags as sandbags in Japan, but in India, they are used to carry grain until they are torn and then they are recycled to use again. We thought about using these as one of our items but unfortunately the leftover odor of the recycled bags was too strong. We ended up taking the white cylindrical bags, adjusted the depth, sewed the bottom, added handles and made it into a new bag. The official Puebco store in Tokyo gives these out to customers as a gesture of appreciation for coming to our store but what was used as a customer's shopping bag became a popular item in itself. The quality of the product is not consistent and varies based on the circumstances of when it was made. We are hoping this bag, originally designed for carrying grain in India, will bring new value to you."

By using recycled materials and hand made processes, PUEBCO imbues these objects with the feel of many lifetimes and a sense of history that makes each piece unique.

Area: India

 

[ 42 x 39 ]
Item No.501505
Size: 16.5" H x 15.4" W

[ 32 ]
Item No.500430
Size: 12.6" H x 23.6" W

[ 65 ]
Item No.500423
Size: 25.6" H x 23.6" W

 

Material: PE, Cotton

 

 

Since its founding in Japan in 2007, the brand has operated on the premise that the most interesting materials are those that already have a life behind them.  Puebco works with salvaged and reclaimed sources — recycled military tents and clothing, decommissioned mail bags, truck upholstery, and repurposed parachutes — redesigning them into garments, bags, rugs, and home goods and bringing new life to the materials. Items are made in small batches to keep overproduction minimal and each run intentional.