A compact handbag with bold colour, broad shoulder strap, a personalised monogram and enough personality to take centre stage. Choose your initial, choose your language and add the details that make it feel like yours.
- Make it yours: Choose your initial in any language and create your own monogram
- Made for gifting: A personalised piece that makes an easy, thoughtful gift for someone who loves statement style
- Just the right size: Fits your phone, wallet, keys, cards, sipper and a small makeup pouch
- Built for real life: Lightweight, durable, water-resistant and easy to wipe clean
- Make it your own: Choose your colour combination and add a charm to complete the look
- Easy to carry: Finished with a broad sturdy comfortable leather handle
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Handwoven using a 100+ year old technique: Crafted by women artisans across South India using an age-old koodai weaving technique - the bags give this traditional craft a contemporary, practical twist.
Frequently asked questions
A wire koodai is a traditional South Indian handwoven basket — once used to carry groceries, now reimagined by Zwende and Samhati into a modern tote bag. With leather or vegan straps and personalisation options, it’s the perfect blend of culture and convenience.
Your Koodai is made for real life — whether it’s brunch plans, beach days, or quick errands.
Handwoven using sturdy plastic-coated wire, it’s lightweight yet durable, water-resistant, and easy to carry.
The leather or vegan straps are strong enough for daily use — just avoid soaking to keep it looking its best.
To clean your Koodai, simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
Avoid harsh scrubbing, folding, or soaking the bag to preserve its shape and finish.
The woven wire base is water-resistant, and the leather or vegan straps are durable — but it’s best to store the bag in a dry place to keep it looking its best for years to come.
Absolutely! You can personalize your bag with your name using a hand-embossed label placed on the outside. You can also add a monogram charm or a custom pet charm — just click on ""Customize Yours"" to explore the options.
Looking for a custom size or colour combination?
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