Would you believe this sleek bag used to be an innertube? If you look, you can see the curve of the wheel where it fits neatly under your arm. This durable shoulder bag has a classic shape, handcrafted from would-be landfill that is cleaned and polished to rival patent leather and fully lined, all while being vegan-friendly.
- Durable rubber exterior
- 23" rubber strap
- 10.5" top zipper closure
- Poly lined interior
- Interior zipper pocket, plus two open pockets
- Vegan friendly
- Supports recycling and clean-up efforts
- Each one with unique markings and texture (Please allow for slight variations in color and texture of this handmade, recycled product.)
Please add a note at checkout specifying your choice of color for the logo zipper pull: red, green, or black.
Dimensions: 10.5" top zipper, 23" strap, 18" L x 6.25" D x 4.5" W
Your purchase directly supports the Alabi Recycling co-op.
Located in Santa Ana less than an hour from the capital, Alabi Recycling works with found scrap materials. Mario Alabi and his crew craft our popular inner-tube belts, wallets, and bags. The inner-tubes are found tossed aside in abundance, the by-product of El Salvador’s common "taxi" trucks that navigate the very rough mountain roads and whose inner-tubes need regular patching -- until they can’t be patched. Mario drives around in his motorcycle with sidecar and gathers them up, bringing them back to his workshop: an industrial washing machine and sewing machines. Once working solo, he now employs a small crew to convert the found rubber scrap into functional and durable accessories. This project both helps the environment and provides jobs in the community.
