Casata - Handwoven Market Tote Bag | Recycled Plastic Reusable Grocery Bag | Beach Bag|Picnic basket |Wire Koodai |Sustainable Gift for Her

A bag that took 4 days to make and will last you years.

This large handwoven market tote is made by Kathir and Padmini, a couple from the South Indian town of Kanchipuram. They hand-knot each bag in their spare hours after their day jobs, using recycled plastic wire - a material that is strong, washable, and keeps plastic out of landfill.

The pattern is named - "Cassata"

Growing up in the 90s, before the sundaes & banana splits, there was Cassata. Layers of pastel colored ice creams & slice of cake - it was the fanciest desert and my mother would always order it every time we went out on special occasions. This basket, with its playful interplay of pastel pink and green, brought that memory right back!

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DIMENSIONS
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Length: 17 in | Width: 6 in | Height: 13 in
Height including handles: 23 in

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WHY THIS BAG
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• Made from recycled plastic - durable, washable, eco-conscious
• Eliminates single-use plastic bags
• Strong enough for groceries, farmers markets, beach days
• Each bag takes 4–5 days to hand-knot - no two are identical

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CARE
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Wipe clean with a damp cloth or wash gently with mild soap and air dry.

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RETURNS
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Returns within 14 days of delivery for unused items. Message us first - we will always make it right.

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ABOUT HANDMADE TALES
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We are a Chennai-based artisan studio working directly with craft communities globally - bringing rare, handmade traditions into modern homes worldwide. Every piece carries a story worth keeping.