CLEAN + CONSCIOUS AWARDS 2026 PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH
Koja Bag in Naturel – RUPAHAUS
GOLD
Best Handmade / Artisan Product 2026
$85.00
The Koja Bag is handcrafted from regenerative Terap tree bark by Kanekes Weavers in Indonesia. It is hand-twined and knitted without electricity, featuring minimal, biodegradable construction and natural fibre variation for a durable, everyday carrier shaped by traditional manual techniques.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Made from excellent, non-toxic materials. Untreated peeled bark of the Terap tree. Biodegradable. Plastic free. Vegan.
Ethical Practices
Rupahaus partners with independent artisan collectives in Indonesia, including the Outer Kanekes, ensuring culturally respectful engagement through recognised community representatives and established leadership structures. Artisans set their own production rates and payment terms, receiving at least six times the provincial minimum wage, with consistent regular payments. All partnerships operate under clear agreements supporting safe, respectful working conditions, no child labour, equitable participation and retention of creative and cultural agency. Direct oversight is maintained through bi-annual visits and ongoing communication, with 5% of annual revenue reinvested into artisan communities.
Sustainable Practices
Rupahaus’s Koja Bag is made from peeled bark of the Terap tree, harvested without felling and using techniques that allow continued tree growth under Kanekes community governance. Production is entirely manual, requiring no electricity or fossil-fuel-powered machinery. All primary components are natural and biodegradable. A take-back initiative enables repair, repurposing, or fibre composting of returned items. Orders are shipped in recyclable or compostable packaging, with promotional materials printed on compostable paper from recycled banana leaf waste.
Social Impact
Rupahaus partners with the Kanekes Weavers, involving 25 artisans in producing the Koja Bag, which provides a key source of income and aligns with traditional practices. Across all partnerships, 5% of annual revenue is ring-fenced for reinvestment into artisan communities. The brand also contributes annually to charities addressing urgent community needs and supports local families through the Christmas "Big Box of Kindness" initiative. Additionally, they advance industry awareness by participating in expert panels, supporting academic research and mentoring fashion and design students.
Product Reviews by Experts
There’s soul in every strand. The Koja is hand-twined from Terap tree bark by weavers in Indonesia, with no electricity involved at any step, and you can feel that human touch in the irregular, beautiful weave. It’s light, surprisingly roomy and I guess it would age into something lovelier. A market bag that doubles as an object you’d hang on the wall. This is craft as preservation. RUPAHAUS partners with 25 Kanekes artisans, part of a network of more than a hundred across eight collectives, and pays for skills that would otherwise fade. The material is regenerative bark, the method is entirely manual, the footprint close to nothing. Slow, human and deeply considered.
I love that the Koja Bag combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful design. It’s lightweight, beautifully handmade and feels like a piece designed to last. Knowing each bag is created entirely by hand using natural materials makes it feel even more special, and I appreciate that it celebrates traditional skills while creating something that is both practical and stylish. What impressed me most was the brand’s holistic approach to sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on materials, they have demonstrated genuine consideration for every stage of the supply chain, from regenerative harvesting and manual production through to fair artisan partnerships, cultural respect, circularity and end-of-life responsibility. Their long-term commitment to working directly with artisan communities, paying well above minimum wage and reinvesting back into those communities reflects a thoughtful approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental impact alone.
It’s a stylish and unique bag that I can use with different outfits. I love the timeless design and natural materials because I can rest in the knowledge that there are no toxic materials and I can pass it onto someone who will cherish it as much as I have. The Koja Bag collaboration and business is one of the primary income sources for a community in Indonesia with 5% of annual revenue being reinvested into artisan communities. The Koja Bag is evidence that Indigenous craftsmanship can remain economically viable while respecting cultural boundaries, governance systems, and environmental stewardship practices. Made from the natural materials of the peeled bark of the Terap tree without felling the tree. Returned pieces from their takeback program are either repaired, repurposed, or responsibly composted.
Koja Bag in Naturel – RUPAHAUS
$85.00
There’s soul in every strand. The Koja is hand-twined from Terap tree bark by weavers in Indonesia, with no electricity involved at any step, and you can feel that human touch in the irregular, beautiful weave. It’s light, surprisingly roomy and I guess it would age into something lovelier. A market bag that doubles as an object you’d hang on the wall. This is craft as preservation. RUPAHAUS partners with 25 Kanekes artisans, part of a network of more than a hundred across eight collectives, and pays for skills that would otherwise fade. The material is regenerative bark, the method is entirely manual, the footprint close to nothing. Slow, human and deeply considered. I love that the Koja Bag combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful design. It’s lightweight, beautifully handmade and feels like a piece designed to last. Knowing each bag is created entirely by hand using natural materials makes it feel even more special, and I appreciate that it celebrates traditional skills while creating something that is both practical and stylish. What impressed me most was the brand’s holistic approach to sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on materials, they have demonstrated genuine consideration for every stage of the supply chain, from regenerative harvesting and manual production through to fair artisan partnerships, cultural respect, circularity and end-of-life responsibility. Their long-term commitment to working directly with artisan communities, paying well above minimum wage and reinvesting back into those communities reflects a thoughtful approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental impact alone. It’s a stylish and unique bag that I can use with different outfits. I love the timeless design and natural materials because I can rest in the knowledge that there are no toxic materials and I can pass it onto someone who will cherish it as much as I have. The Koja Bag collaboration and business is one of the primary income sources for a community in Indonesia with 5% of annual revenue being reinvested into artisan communities. The Koja Bag is evidence that Indigenous craftsmanship can remain economically viable while respecting cultural boundaries, governance systems, and environmental stewardship practices. Made from the natural materials of the peeled bark of the Terap tree without felling the tree. Returned pieces from their takeback program are either repaired, repurposed, or responsibly composted. The Koja Bag is handcrafted from regenerative Terap tree bark by Kanekes Weavers in Indonesia. It is hand-twined and knitted without electricity, featuring minimal, biodegradable construction and natural fibre variation for a durable, everyday carrier shaped by traditional manual techniques.
Categories: Best Handmade / Artisan Product 2026
$85.00
There’s soul in every strand. The Koja is hand-twined from Terap tree bark by weavers in Indonesia, with no electricity involved at any step, and you can feel that human touch in the irregular, beautiful weave. It’s light, surprisingly roomy and I guess it would age into something lovelier. A market bag that doubles as an object you’d hang on the wall. This is craft as preservation. RUPAHAUS partners with 25 Kanekes artisans, part of a network of more than a hundred across eight collectives, and pays for skills that would otherwise fade. The material is regenerative bark, the method is entirely manual, the footprint close to nothing. Slow, human and deeply considered. I love that the Koja Bag combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful design. It’s lightweight, beautifully handmade and feels like a piece designed to last. Knowing each bag is created entirely by hand using natural materials makes it feel even more special, and I appreciate that it celebrates traditional skills while creating something that is both practical and stylish. What impressed me most was the brand’s holistic approach to sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on materials, they have demonstrated genuine consideration for every stage of the supply chain, from regenerative harvesting and manual production through to fair artisan partnerships, cultural respect, circularity and end-of-life responsibility. Their long-term commitment to working directly with artisan communities, paying well above minimum wage and reinvesting back into those communities reflects a thoughtful approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental impact alone. It’s a stylish and unique bag that I can use with different outfits. I love the timeless design and natural materials because I can rest in the knowledge that there are no toxic materials and I can pass it onto someone who will cherish it as much as I have. The Koja Bag collaboration and business is one of the primary income sources for a community in Indonesia with 5% of annual revenue being reinvested into artisan communities. The Koja Bag is evidence that Indigenous craftsmanship can remain economically viable while respecting cultural boundaries, governance systems, and environmental stewardship practices. Made from the natural materials of the peeled bark of the Terap tree without felling the tree. Returned pieces from their takeback program are either repaired, repurposed, or responsibly composted. The Koja Bag is handcrafted from regenerative Terap tree bark by Kanekes Weavers in Indonesia. It is hand-twined and knitted without electricity, featuring minimal, biodegradable construction and natural fibre variation for a durable, everyday carrier shaped by traditional manual techniques.
Categories: Best Handmade / Artisan Product 2026
There’s soul in every strand. The Koja is hand-twined from Terap tree bark by weavers in Indonesia, with no electricity involved at any step, and you can feel that human touch in the irregular, beautiful weave. It’s light, surprisingly roomy and I guess it would age into something lovelier. A market bag that doubles as an object you’d hang on the wall. This is craft as preservation. RUPAHAUS partners with 25 Kanekes artisans, part of a network of more than a hundred across eight collectives, and pays for skills that would otherwise fade. The material is regenerative bark, the method is entirely manual, the footprint close to nothing. Slow, human and deeply considered. I love that the Koja Bag combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful design. It’s lightweight, beautifully handmade and feels like a piece designed to last. Knowing each bag is created entirely by hand using natural materials makes it feel even more special, and I appreciate that it celebrates traditional skills while creating something that is both practical and stylish. What impressed me most was the brand’s holistic approach to sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on materials, they have demonstrated genuine consideration for every stage of the supply chain, from regenerative harvesting and manual production through to fair artisan partnerships, cultural respect, circularity and end-of-life responsibility. Their long-term commitment to working directly with artisan communities, paying well above minimum wage and reinvesting back into those communities reflects a thoughtful approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental impact alone. It’s a stylish and unique bag that I can use with different outfits. I love the timeless design and natural materials because I can rest in the knowledge that there are no toxic materials and I can pass it onto someone who will cherish it as much as I have. The Koja Bag collaboration and business is one of the primary income sources for a community in Indonesia with 5% of annual revenue being reinvested into artisan communities. The Koja Bag is evidence that Indigenous craftsmanship can remain economically viable while respecting cultural boundaries, governance systems, and environmental stewardship practices. Made from the natural materials of the peeled bark of the Terap tree without felling the tree. Returned pieces from their takeback program are either repaired, repurposed, or responsibly composted. Koja Bag in Naturel – RUPAHAUS
The Koja Bag is handcrafted from regenerative Terap tree bark by Kanekes Weavers in Indonesia. It is hand-twined and knitted without electricity, featuring minimal, biodegradable construction and natural fibre variation for a durable, everyday carrier shaped by traditional manual techniques.
Categories: Best Handmade / Artisan Product 2026
There’s soul in every strand. The Koja is hand-twined from Terap tree bark by weavers in Indonesia, with no electricity involved at any step, and you can feel that human touch in the irregular, beautiful weave. It’s light, surprisingly roomy and I guess it would age into something lovelier. A market bag that doubles as an object you’d hang on the wall. This is craft as preservation. RUPAHAUS partners with 25 Kanekes artisans, part of a network of more than a hundred across eight collectives, and pays for skills that would otherwise fade. The material is regenerative bark, the method is entirely manual, the footprint close to nothing. Slow, human and deeply considered. I love that the Koja Bag combines timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful design. It’s lightweight, beautifully handmade and feels like a piece designed to last. Knowing each bag is created entirely by hand using natural materials makes it feel even more special, and I appreciate that it celebrates traditional skills while creating something that is both practical and stylish. What impressed me most was the brand’s holistic approach to sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on materials, they have demonstrated genuine consideration for every stage of the supply chain, from regenerative harvesting and manual production through to fair artisan partnerships, cultural respect, circularity and end-of-life responsibility. Their long-term commitment to working directly with artisan communities, paying well above minimum wage and reinvesting back into those communities reflects a thoughtful approach to sustainability that goes beyond environmental impact alone. It’s a stylish and unique bag that I can use with different outfits. I love the timeless design and natural materials because I can rest in the knowledge that there are no toxic materials and I can pass it onto someone who will cherish it as much as I have. The Koja Bag collaboration and business is one of the primary income sources for a community in Indonesia with 5% of annual revenue being reinvested into artisan communities. The Koja Bag is evidence that Indigenous craftsmanship can remain economically viable while respecting cultural boundaries, governance systems, and environmental stewardship practices. Made from the natural materials of the peeled bark of the Terap tree without felling the tree. Returned pieces from their takeback program are either repaired, repurposed, or responsibly composted.You Might Also Like