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Dong Cloth Tote

Name: Dong Cloth Tote
Brand: Bampo
SKU: AR22110101049000S
Price: 1180.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,180.00

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Why we like this bag

Handcrafted from traditional Dong cloth, this limited-edition tote bag carries a legacy over 2,000 years old. From hand-grown cotton to fabric woven on traditional looms, each piece undergoes more than 30 meticulous steps and can take up to a year to complete. The cloth is repeatedly dyed with indigo and plant ash, naturally sun-dried, and hammered thousands of times until its surface glows. A final layer of cowhide glue enhances its strength and rich, natural color.

The entire process is 100% plant-based and chemical-free, honoring nature while supporting sustainable craftsmanship. With every purchase, a portion is donated to empower local Dong artisans, especially rural women, helping preserve tradition and support their families.

Spacious enough for a 10.2-inch iPad, the tote includes two interior pockets and anti-wear metal studs at the base. Its luminous texture and cultural depth make it a timeless companion for daily use or thoughtful gifting.

Specification

Material: Dong Cloth+ Goat Leather
Interior Lining: High-Quality Fabric
Hardware: Gold-Plated Hardware
Dimension: H50 x W32 x D12cm
Weight: 575g
Handbag Type: Top-Handle / Shoulder
Fastening: Zip Closure
Strap Type & Length: Non-Adjustable; H23.5cm
Pocket Details: (Interior) 1 Slip Pocket, 1 Zip Pocket; (Exterior) 1 Back Zip Pocket

Kindly note: Measurements are based on standard procedures. Slight deviations may occur and are considered normal.

Care & Maintenance

Daily Care

Keep away from rough surfaces, moisture, and direct sunlight to preserve the fabric's natural coating.
Store in a dry, breathable space and gently stuff to maintain shape.

Cleaning

For minor stains, lightly dab with a soft cloth and a neutral cleaner.
Avoid scrubbing or soaking. Allow to air dry in the shade.

Shipping

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Dong Cloth Tote

$1,180.00

Arts heritaged from 2000 years ago

Dong cloth comes from a thousand-year-old tradition of the Dong people. Every piece is made by hand and takes over 30 steps to complete — sometimes it takes months, or even a whole year, to finish just one.

What makes Dong cloth truly magical is how it changes with time. As you use it, the colors and textures slowly reveal themselves, becoming more beautiful with age. And because it’s still made by hand, it can’t be mass-produced — making every meter even more precious.

Every Dong bag you purchase helps building their tribe

Where is Dong tribe

The Dong tribe lives deep in the green mountains of Guizhou, Hunan, and Guangxi, China. For over 2,000 years, they have preserved a beautiful tradition of hand weaving and embroidery — a craft deeply woven into everyday life.

In the past, life here was very hard. Far from cities and modern opportunities, many families had to rely on the land, their hands, and skills passed down through generations. Women spent months making Dong cloth — not for fashion, but for warmth, weddings, and family needs.

Yet from this quiet struggle, something extraordinary emerged. Dong cloth is more than just fabric — it’s a living story. For the Dong people, weaving is not just a skill; it’s their pride, their memory, and their way of life. Each thread holds generations of love, strength, and wisdom — a legacy born from resilience.

What makes Dong cloth special?

For generations, Dong women have passed down this craft, which uses only natural materials—cotton grown in the fields, hand-spun thread, plant-based dyes, and traditional weaving methods. Each piece takes months to complete, and even with great effort, a village can produce only 100 to 200 meters a year, making its production very limited.

What makes Dong cloth truly exceptional is not just its scarcity, but its character. It carries a unique deep blue-violet sheen that seems to glow gently with time, a look that can’t be replicated by machines. It’s soft yet strong, natural yet refined, rooted in heritage yet timeless in style.

How do we help them together?

When you purchase a Dong-cloth bag, a portion of the proceeds is donated directly to the Dong community. But our support goes beyond donations. We are committed to standing together with the Dong people by building a cultural center to preserve their heritage, regularly purchasing Dong cloth, and sharing modern aesthetics and customer needs with them.

Through these efforts, over 10,000 locals are actively involved in producing Dong cloth and gaining sustainable livelihoods. Together, we help them stand on their own feet — empowered by their own hands and traditions.