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Nettle & Hemp Bags

Simple, functional designs that highlight the strength and texture of nettle and hemp fibers.

Model with Hemp Crocheted Market Bag over shoulder on a red background - Intertwined: Handmade for Good
 
Model with Hemp Crocheted Market Bag over shoulder on a red background - Intertwined: Handmade for Good
Hemp Crocheted Market Bag hanging on a pole with a landscape scene in the background - Intertwined: Handmade for Good
Hemp Crocheted Market Bag being held up against a light yellow background - Intertwined: Handmade for Good

Hemp Crocheted Market Bag

$69.00
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Nettle Crocheted Bag
Nettle Crocheted Bag
Nettle Crocheted Bag

Nettle Crocheted Bag

$109.00

Curious about the material? Nettle is one of the most durable and sustainable fibers we work with—and it’s not one most people are familiar with.

Forest scene with dense green foliage (nettle) 
and trees

Why nettle?

Nettle grows wild in the Himalayan region and requires no cultivation, irrigation, or chemicals. The fibers are harvested, processed, and woven entirely by hand—resulting in a textile that is both strong and naturally textured.

Wild-harvested fiber

Nettle grows wild in the Himalayan region—harvested where it naturally thrives, without irrigation or chemicals. No farming required.

Hand-Processed

From fiber to finished textile, each step is done by hand—harvested, spun, and woven or crocheted using traditional techniques.

Low environmental impact

Because it grows wild and is processed by hand, nettle has a relatively low environmental footprint.

Naturally strong and durable

Nettle fibers are known for their strength, making them well-suited for everyday use.


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Meet the Artisan

Mala Thapa Magar

MALA THAPA MAGAR is the founder and CEO of Himalayan Allo Udhyog (HAU), a company that produces nettle (also known as allo) fiber, fabrics, yarn, clothing and bags. Mala’s company indirectly employs more than 600 people, mostly women in remote villages in Nepal. While raising the standards of living of these women, the business has also helped raise awareness of the sustainability of nettle fiber. Himalayan nettle is a perennial plant that grows quickly and uses much less water than cotton and no pesticides. Women who work with Mala use the nettle to produce handmade throw pillows, crocheted bags, and more.