DharmaObjectsRecycled Jute Rice Bag Backpack Hand Made Nepal

I got this bag for biking to and from school. It is just as good as when I got it, though it's been only a few months. Still, that's pretty good, especially because I am not gentle with my bags, and I put some weight in 'em. I've carried as much as 15 lbs in this and it was fine.There are only two drawbacks to the bag. The first is that you have to do something about the drawstring to keep it from falling into the liner. I normally just keep my bag tied at all times and loosen it when needed. You could also tie something big onto the ends of the strings. (But it would have to be BIG. I made a big ol' knot in the strings, but it still wasn't big enough to keep the strings from slipping in.) The other drawback is that the little wooden things are not hugely secure. The pouches will stay closed, but the wood bits could've been sewn on a little more strongly.Otherwise, it rockzors. Love all the pouches!

Love this bag! Very stylish and bigger than I expected. Love the repurposed flour or grain bag. Favorite grab bag for camping rn.

I have used this bag several times to carry light to medium weight loads. It is not built to carry heavy loads. It is quite roomy though and I have put several items in it to carry to work. It is very attractive. I would have given it 5 stars except the buttons used are not big enough to keep the loop on the flaps around it. I may end up replacing them with a larger size. Also the tie that closes the main compartment could use something to close it easier. I put a small spring loaded lock on the ties, so I could close it quickly and also know the contents were securly inside.

I absolutely LOVE this bag!! I got it for my niece for her birthday. We both think it's very important to shop ethically and this product was a great purchase. These bags are each unique and so well done by the artisan. Here is what they say about their product:"Room for everything, this bag is sure to please anyone who carries a backpack. Lined, drawstring inner shell and a "flap over" outside closure with a wooden button. 3 outside pockets; one in the front and one on each side also close securely with a wood button. Straps are adjustable and the backpack has a loop for hanging. Measures 18" deep (long) x 12" across x 7" wide. Each bag is uniquely made and will have variations in colors. Everyone falls in love with this backpack. What a great way to recycle jute rice bags. A quality backpack at a terrific price! Not colorfast. Hand Made in Nepal For Lungta Imports."I honestly expected this bag to be more fragile than it actually is. My niece has used it everyday since I purchased it in early March and it has stood up to some rigorous testing. Note that it is not for hiking or that sort of thing. She used it more as a purse/book bag. We love the colors and the style.

I wanted to get this because it was cool and I needed a backpack for college. The material is itchy and thin. The straps hurt, the buttons fall off. This is just not worth the time. I hated using this and I am very disappointed with the quality of this bag.

I ordered this bag because I liked the concept of it being made of jute, I loved the pattern and bohemian style. However, it was not perfect for what I purchased it for. I wanted more of a substitute for a purse while traveling out of the country. It was way to big and flimsy. I kept it in hopes that I will find another use for it although I am not a backpack type of gal. Possible I will change the shoulder straps to on strap and make it more of a messenger bag.

This bag is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The pictures make it look awesome but don't do it justice. I love that it's made from recycled rice bags - very unique and looks like no other bag I've ever seen. I'm constantly searching for the perfect nurse bag for my medical supplies for work - one with the right size, enough outer pockets, and sturdy enough to hold all my crap PLUS pretty - I have finally found it!

A button fell off and I had to sew it back on and some of the twine is fraying. All that said a 13 year old girls uses it for a school backpack. Meaning it’s getting a lot of all day use and I do think it’s holding up well.

The only issue I have with this is that it’s rather large...vacuous on the inside. Some dividers would be wonderful...I assumed there would be no dividers....I really do love the bag.