TRIBAL CROSSBODY BAG — Hill Tribe Artifact

$40.00

Handmade by the hill tribes of Northern Thailand, this crossbody bag was traditionally carried for gathering herbs, fruits, and offerings from the jungle. Woven with both utility and artistry, it embodies the cultural identity and resilience of generations.

This denim version is a modern adaptation of the ancestral design — crafted from durable denim fabric and accented with handwoven details. Balancing rugged practicality with expressive craftsmanship, it bridges tribal tradition with contemporary use.

Details

  • Origin: Northern Thailand, hill tribe communities

  • Material: Denim with handwoven details

  • Style: Crossbody with long strap for shoulder wear

  • Use: Historically carried by tribespeople to collect herbs, fruits, and forest offerings

  • Condition: Handmade, each piece unique

Cultural Significance

  • Tribal Lineage: Rooted in the daily practices of Northern Thai hill tribes.

  • Modern Adaptation: Denim reimagines a traditional form for contemporary living.

  • Functional Artifact: Rugged, practical, and tied to resourceful jungle life.

  • Living Heritage: Handmade with variations — each bag carrying individuality and ancestral tradition.

Not just a bag — but a bridge between tribal heritage and modern resilience.

Handmade by the hill tribes of Northern Thailand, this crossbody bag was traditionally carried for gathering herbs, fruits, and offerings from the jungle. Woven with both utility and artistry, it embodies the cultural identity and resilience of generations.

This denim version is a modern adaptation of the ancestral design — crafted from durable denim fabric and accented with handwoven details. Balancing rugged practicality with expressive craftsmanship, it bridges tribal tradition with contemporary use.

Details

  • Origin: Northern Thailand, hill tribe communities

  • Material: Denim with handwoven details

  • Style: Crossbody with long strap for shoulder wear

  • Use: Historically carried by tribespeople to collect herbs, fruits, and forest offerings

  • Condition: Handmade, each piece unique

Cultural Significance

  • Tribal Lineage: Rooted in the daily practices of Northern Thai hill tribes.

  • Modern Adaptation: Denim reimagines a traditional form for contemporary living.

  • Functional Artifact: Rugged, practical, and tied to resourceful jungle life.

  • Living Heritage: Handmade with variations — each bag carrying individuality and ancestral tradition.

Not just a bag — but a bridge between tribal heritage and modern resilience.