Assam Market Bags

100% recycled plastic, finely woven, hand selected and stitched by artisans in Assam, India under fair trade conditions.

Leather straps and detailing applied in Brooklyn, New York.

This project gives our artisan partners in Assam, India the opportunity to earn income and gain work experience under all fairtrade conditions as they grow their own tailoring businesses.

care: Use soap and water on a washcloth as often as desired on body and for leather straps use leather cleaner with soft cloth. 

Small: 15" x 15"  Medium : H:17" W:21" 

About the Brand: 

Spencer Devine was founded in 2012 by designer, Kristine Gottilla in Brooklyn, New York. What started as a custom leather bag project in a Williamsburg storefront has transformed organically over the years. Since 2015, we have partnered with NGOs in India to develop sustainable, fair trade livelihood initiatives that support women entrepreneurs in rural Assam. Our most successful and beloved project is our Assam Market Collection. After donating sewing machines and training courses to women living below the poverty line, the artisans hand-construct bags made with 100% recycled plastic before we apply leather details in Brooklyn. This project offers our artisan partners the opportunity to earn a living wage and gain work experience as they grow their own tailoring businesses.