Colō Colēre · Hand-Braided Abaca · Crossbody Bag

The Colō Colēre is a hand-braided symbol of COLĒRE, visualising how brands like ours can go beyond circular. Woven from 100% abaca yarn by skilled artisans working in direct partnership with COLĒRE.

Where ethics and elegance meet

The Colō Colēre is a hand-braided abaca box bag made by skilled artisans in direct partnership with COLĒRE. Its structured box silhouette, hand-braided from natural abaca, holds its shape with quiet confidence and carries the principles of COLĒRE woven by communities it benefits. Compact, considered, and built to be lived with for years.

Natural abaca, hand-braided and plant-based

Abaca is a plant fibre drawn from a relative of the banana, a strong natural fibre. Braided by hand, it gives this bag its firm, sculptural body and a warmth no synthetic can imitate. Each braid is set by a person, so no two pieces carry exactly the same tone or texture.

Katya lining and detachable sling

Inside, a soft Katya fabric lining protects your belongings and elevates the piece from a woven bag to a considered object. The detachable sling lets the Colō Colēre move with you, worn long across the body or carried by hand as a structured box bag. Two lives in one piece.

A founding piece worth keeping

As one of the first creations of the Colēre collaboration, the Colō Colēre is both a product and a statement: that artisan skill deserves recognition, protection and fair reward. Each one purchased supports artisan livelihoods and the slow-craft traditions that mass production threatens.

Product details

Product Name: Colō Colēre Hand-Braided Abaca Crossbody-Hand Bag

Category: Fashion / Handbags / Sustainable Luxury Box Bag

Price: £500.00

Dimensions: 15 x15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 x 6 inches)

Colourway: Natural abaca, warm honey and ecru tones

Materials: Hand-braided natural abaca, Katya fabric lining, detachable sling strap

Edition: Founding Collection, limited edition

Production: Small batch, handmade, by artisans we pay fairly, slow craft

Key features

•     Hand-braided 100% natural abaca, strong, renewable and plant-based

•     Structured box silhouette that holds its shape

•     Soft Katya fabric lining protects contents and elevates the finish

•     Detachable sling, worn crossbody or carried by hand

•     Small-batch production, each piece uniquely varied in tone and weave

•     Every purchase supports artisan livelihoods

Care instructions

•     Keep dry, avoid soaking or prolonged moisture

•     Dust gently with a soft dry cloth or soft brush

•     Wipe the lining with a barely damp cloth if needed, then air dry

•     Store loosely stuffed to hold the box shape

•     Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural tones

What is included

• Your unique, handmade piece, Colēre brand tag & Giftwrap, Natural-fabric storage bag

With thanks to every Sale, Seeds are saved in the COLĒRE Seed Bank. 12% of Profits from every Sale is reserved for the COLĒRE Charity Fund.