MERCADO BAG From Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico's mercado bags are made by recycling plastic bottles and marine debris, processing them into plastic tape, and then knitting it by hand according to a wooden pattern.

"Mercado" means "market" in Spanish. It is popular locally as Marche bag.

The production background for Mercado bags is diverse, with artisans originally making baskets made by splitting plant fibers now using recycled plastic cord instead of plant material, which requires many steps, and society. Inmates may also create these as vocational training for their return to work.

Weaving the cords evenly and without gaps is a labor-intensive task.

They are often knitted by men, and when I imagine that they are also the ones who came up with the colorful colors and pop-designed Mercado bags, I get a sense of the quality and sense of Mexican creativity.

This is a standard S size from Oaxaca.

Although it is compact, it is just tall enough to hold a 500ml bottle, and has a surprisingly large storage capacity for things such as long wallets, tablets, pouches, notebooks, and A5 size books.

It's a great size for when you're just going around the neighborhood or if you don't have much luggage.

*These are the same size but in different colors.

It is safe even if it gets wet and is easy to clean. Good things about Mercado bags.

If a drink spills inside the bag, you can wipe it with a wet tissue or wash it in the shower.

You can also take out and drink without hesitation, You can use it even on rainy days without worrying about getting it dirty.

You can put wet things in it from the gym or swimming, and even if sand gets in it, you can wash it off in the shower, making it perfect for leisure activities such as the park or the beach.

It can also be used as a storage basket in your room.

The small size can be hung in the kitchen with an S-shaped hook and stored in storage bags or eco bags.

The large size can be placed in the living room to help keep magazines, blankets, cloth items, toys, etc. organized.

Mercado bags, which combine design and practicality, are useful in a variety of situations in daily life.

If you are having trouble choosing a size, please refer to our blog , which contains information about the capacity of each size and the background behind how the bags are made.

*Images are taken in natural lighting to bring them closer to the real thing, but please note that colors may appear differently depending on your monitor.

【Country of origin】 Made in Mexico

【size】

Approx. Height 24cm Width 28cm Depth 9cm Due to hand-knitting, there may be individual differences. Please note that the stated size is a guideline and may vary by 1-2 cm.

・Shipped compactly. Please adjust the shape with your hands after opening.

[Material] No recycled plastic lining. There may be slight color irregularities in the code.

Click here for care instructions.

【postage】

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・Free shipping for purchases over 18,000 yen