12 ethical handmade bags

Nothing is more practical than a large handmade ethical fanny pack to store all your essentials. Spacious, this fanny pack has 2 zippered pockets: a large one to store bulky items (glasses, phone, wallet...) and a small one on the outside for small items (keys, tissues, earphones...). It is thick and very resistant and made of GOTS-certified organic cotton. 

The French brand with social impact Hindbag designs bags in partnership with an Indian NGO working for the empowerment of disadvantaged women and the education of children in India.

#4 - Vintage pink organic cotton tote bag

Pink organic cotton tote bag - €59

Values: 
♻️ Recycling
🐨 Vegan
👤 Craftsmanship
💎 Limited edition
🔁 Upcycling
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)

This vintage pink tote bag brings a retro and colorful touch to all your outfits. Practical and spacious, it stands out for its pink heart lining, its interior pocket and its optional zippered closure, perfect for everyday use. Made from old beach bags in organic cotton saved from incineration, this model has been entirely upcycled with a new lining, a zipper and a vegan leather logo, to create a unique, durable piece full of character.

#5 - Tote bag with Manoe closure

With its vibrant floral pattern on a black background, the “Midnight Garden” tote bag brings an elegant and original touch to all your outfits. Lightweight, practical and hand-quilted in cotton, it features a zippered closure as well as an interior and a side pocket to keep your essentials close at hand. Each piece is handcrafted in India, making each model unique thanks to its slight variations in patterns and finishes.

#6 - Zero waste reusable milk bag

Zero waste reusable milk bag - €7

Values:
⚖️ Fair trade
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🏠 Made Locally
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only)
🧴 Zero plastic

Multi-use filtering bag 100% cotton, embroidered with Arabic calligraphy: “halib” which means milk. Ideal for making homemade plant-based "milks" - almond, oat, cashew...

#7 - Ethical handmade bag in Version cork

Handmade handbag in recycled materials - €185

Values: 
♻️ Recycling
👤 Craftsmanship
🇫🇷 Made in France
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🐨 Vegan

This ethical bag can be worn in 3 different ways: over the shoulder, by the handle, and as a clutch. Small but practical, its rectangular shape and interior pocket allow you to store all your essentials and most important belongings. It is handmade by artisans in Portugal from recycled materials. The outside of the bag is made of plant-based leather derived from corn polyols, the lining from recycled PET, and the carabiner from repurposed plastic. Version is a French accessories brand characterized by its minimalist ethical creations, entirely designed from recycled materials. 

#8 - Ethical handmade bag in Hédison recycled materials

Tote bag in recycled materials recycled - €45

Values:
♻️ Recycling
🔁 Upcycling
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🤚🏼 Craftsmanship / expertise
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🌳 Forest preservation
🗓️ Made to order
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
✅ Certified

This colorful mesh tote bag brings a vibrant and casual touch to all your outings. Thanks to its large capacity and resistant canvas bottom, it accompanies you just as well for shopping, a day at the beach, or everyday use. Made from recycled cotton, this model combines practicality and eco-responsible commitment. Certified GRS (Global Recycled Standard), it promotes recycled materials while participating in a sustainable approach with one tree planted for each bag. The French brand Hédison offers a collection of eco-responsible bags and accessories, designed from recycled materials. 

#9 - Ethical handmade bag in Libellule Fabrique upcycled material 

Handmade upcycled ethical backpack for children - €36

 Values:
🔁 Upcycling
♻️ Recycling
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🌿 Organic / Organic Farming
🇫🇷 Made in France
🤚🏼 Handmade
💎 Limited edition
🗓️ Made to order
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
✅ Certified
🐨 Vegan 

Perfect for carrying a stuffed animal and a change of clothes to school, this eco-responsible small backpack for children is made from old thick bedsheets that have been upcycled. As for the pretty yellow and blue colors, the designer uses plant-based dye to avoid any chemical and toxic products. Made in small batches, the color shades may therefore vary from one batch to another. Libellule Fabrique is a French brand of everyday accessories that advocates a zero-waste lifestyle. The pieces are handmade by the designer in Saint-Jean-d’Arvey, from salvaged materials.

#10 - Ethical blue bucket bag with double lining and shoulder strap 

Bucket handbag with shoulder strap - €89

Values: 
🐨 Vegan
♻️ Recycling
🇫🇷 Made in France
🏡 Made in Local
👤 Craftsmanship
✅ Certified
🗓️ Made to order
🌳 Forest conservation

Fall in love with this bright blue pouch crossbody bag, lined with high-quality blue cotton and made from recycled inner tubes. Practical and elegant, it features two pockets to keep your essentials close at hand. An ethical and unique accessory that combines style and sustainability.

Founded in 2019 and based in Poissy, in the Yvelines, REEV was born from the desire to incorporate sustainable and ethical practices into the fashion industry. The brand offers a range of minimalist and practical products, including handbags, crossbody bags, backpacks, weekend bags, as well as belts and various accessories. Each creation is made from recycled materials, ensuring a reduced environmental footprint. The aesthetic of REEV's items combines elegance and respect for the environment, offering consumers the best responsible and sustainable fashion alternative.

#11 - Large Manoe tote bag

 
Discover the Quilted Large Tote Bag, a true explosion of colors that will brighten up your days! Whether for your market shopping, a day at the beach, or to add a touch of color to your everyday life, this bag is made for you. With its practical zippered inner pocket, you can carry your belongings safely.

Treat yourself or someone special with this authentic and colorful tote bag, perfect for combining style, practicality, and ethics. Don't miss this opportunity to add a unique piece to your collection while supporting craftsmanship!

#11 - Ethical handmade bag made from upcycled tarpaulin

 Practical, compact, and committed, this crossbody bag is made from recycled tarpaulin from Meanwhile Boutique. Thanks to an upcycling approach, the brand gives a second life to a durable material to create a sustainable, functional, and unique accessory. Its easy-to-carry everyday format makes it an ideal companion for carrying your essentials in style while supporting more eco-responsible fashion.

Here are our favorite ethical artisanal handmade bags, all available on the Meanwhile Boutique website! To discover our entire collection of eco-designed handmade bags, it's right here: