BAGS + BAGS

Death valley high

It's in the valleys that we slog, learning to become what we need to become to summit the next mountain. Philosophy lesson aside, this DEATH VALLEY Sugar Skull tote bag is ideal for that extra heavy slog on your way home from the organic market or use it for general shopping. Make it your new library bag. Students will find it handy for all those bits and pieces, even your laptop.

Whether you use it because you've been to Nevada and just can't forget the serenity or just cos you love sugar skulls it's sure to be a talking point. So best to find out a little bit more about Death Valley National Park. In spite of its name, Death Valley National Park is full of stunning scenery. Check out the beautiful wildflowers here. 

Zoom-free living

We all need to remind ourselves to switch off sometimes. - mobile phones, iPADs, Netflix, Zoom meetings. Don't we all deserve a digital break this summer?

With its deep gusset design, Lantern Press' cute GO UNPLUG retro camper print tote bag is ideal for those extra items of shopping at the village makers market or on that long weekend away.

Handy for a trip to a hotel, motel, glamping trip, or a true rewilding camping trip. Just throw it in the back of the car or as a spare in your suitcase and off you go.

Forget LV, Chanel, YSL and the like, darling. Spend your handbag money on plants and garden accessories. You'll have plenty leftover for spending on garden parties with friends.

You'll need Sophie's choice in gardening tool bags to make any garden task more enjoyable. How often do you start working on a patch of earth only to remember you've left your dibber over near the hose?

This Burgon and Ball creation is great quality and will hold most of your hardware including secateurs, twine, labels, hat, sunglasses, dibbers iPAD etc. Your matching ticking stripe garden gloves will fit in just nicely too. Don't forget a nice cool drink. There's plenty of pockets so nothing gets lost.

Sometimes we want a lightweight bag to take on errands. Ditching the sweaty leather, synthetic or man-made material for 100% cotton is an easy decision when you have designs featuring works by some of Australia's talented artists such as First Nations artist Watson Robertson. 

Watson Jangala Robertson was born into a family of established Warlpiri artists and grew up in the Yuendumu community, located 290 km north-west of Alice Springs. His family would take him out bush, around Nyirripi and Yuendumu, showing him sites and teaching him the traditional ways of his country. 

Watson doesn't restrict his colour palette to depict his traditional iconography so he has developed a modern individual style, using bold designs in many ways. 

Just as he was taught growing up, he often spends time hunting for food and bush tucker with family and friends, hunting for food such as goanna, kangaroo, snake, and witchetty grubs as well as bush tucker, such as native currants, bush potato and bush banana.

Established in 1985, Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal owned and governed art centre located in Yuendumu and Nyirripi. Watson began to paint with the corporation in 2016.

As shown, Watson paints his Mother’s Watiya-warnu Jukurrpa (Seed Dreaming - top) and his grandfather’s Ngapa Jukurrpa – Puyurru (Water Dreaming - bottom), stories passed down to him through the many generations such as creation stories that relate to his family’s traditional country.

These traditions stretch back for millennia.

Each Watson Robertson drawstring bag has a unique print placement so each will  differ slightly from the image shown. Information about Watson Robertson is included with the artwork.

Here at Fora, we celebrate nature and the myriad of colours it embues.

Nora Davidson's artwork is proudly colourful and bold. Using this lightweight and well-sixed tote bag will have you mesmerised by the shimmering planes of colour, rich hues, light effects and her delicate dotwork.

Nora's works are inspired by the stories of her country which were passed down to her by elders in her community. Most of Nora's body of work explores and reflects her love of the themes of her country, Illurrpa, her ancestor's way of life and her own traditional bush upbringing.

Through Nora's skill, technique and deep understanding of the medium she allows the us profound insight into her family's heritage as well as an education and knowledge of the land.

Nora Davidson was born in 1955 in Multju near the community of Jameson where her family are the custodians of the story for the area of Illurrpa. Nora was brought up in a traditional bush life and is a proud speaker of Ngaanyatjarra language.

She currently lives with her family in the Papulankutja Community (Blackstone), a remote Aboriginal Community, located at the foothills of the Blackstone Ranges in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Western Australia. 

Papulankutja Artists evolved out of the Women’s Centre where painting has been encouraged as an activity since 2001. Once registered as an Aboriginal Corporation in 2004 the artists were now able to govern their art centre independently. 

In 2009 Papulankutja Artists moved into a purpose built art centre with rooms for men and women to paint. As well as their paintings Papulankutja Artists are known for their innovative fibre work and carvings from local wood. 

Cotton Tote Bag
All over Print. 
Print  placement will vary between bags and from image shown.
Made in Australia
Dimensions (Approx): 
Bag: 40cm x 40cm.
Base Gusset: 16cm
Handles: 60cm

Based on artwork by Nora Davidson from Papulankutja Artists located at Blackstone, Western Australia.
Includes information about the artist and artwork.

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather bag and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched leather piece as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making it herself or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

J Tanner's shoulder bag is a truly personal birthday, thank you, or Mother's Day gift and was designed to bring classic flair to a modern lifestyle. With an adjustable leather shoulder strap, classic brass metal hardware, one large compartment for storing your goods, and a quick access pouch on the back (perfect as a small cardholder, or for slim documents), this shoulder bag is built for life on the go.

Choose between a luscious brown or go for the purity of the Fora Studios exclusive Natural vegetable-tanned leather option.

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course.

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

Dimensions: 17cm x 19cm x 6cm
Difficulty: Medium
Crafting time: approx 7 - 9 hours

Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather purse and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making this simple slim purse project herself, or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

For those who want to carry everything they need in one easy location, and don’t want to dig through compartment after compartment of a handbag. The simple slim purse is perfect, with one zip compartment, ideal for storing coins, keys, cash, and cards, and one easy to access back pouch.

Slim, stylish, and simple. Great for carrying around when you need to head out for lunch, and easy to find in your bag!

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

A truly personal gift for that crafty mum or friend.

Dimensions: approx 13cm x 9.2cm closed

Kit includes:

2 pre-cut premium veg-tanned leather pieces in the colour of your choice
Pre-cut zipper
Waxed stitching thread
2 x Stitching needles
Leathercraft Glue
Instructions
Live Chat Support

Difficulty: All levels

Crafting time: approx 3-5 hours

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course. Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Imagine the satisfaction of pulling out a sophisticated, premium-quality leather wallet and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched leather piece as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at a wallet for your partner, dad, brother or friend but they all just look the same. A unique and thoughtful gift, your loved one will feel a great sense of personal satisfaction making this simple, stylish and highly useful wallet project himself. Althernatively, he won't quite believe it when you tell him you made it with love for him. 

A compact vertical design 6-card men's wallet with plenty of space to carry cards and cash. For those who want to be sure they are carrying everything they need, without adding excessive bulk to their pockets!

Handcrafted, by you, from premium vegetable-tanned leather with 6 standard sized credit card sleeves, two large sleeves for receipts/documents, and a large cash sleeve.

Choose between a luscious brown, stealthily smart black, or the rich dark cyan vegetable-tanned leather. The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course.

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

Dimensions: 9cm x 11cm (closed)
Difficulty: Beginner
Crafting time: approx 2 - 4 hours

Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Hemp yourself up from head to toe.

You already got the kicks, it's time to get a matching backpack. The Everyday Backpack is the world's 1st waterproof hemp backpack.  Minimalist, yet versatile enough for you to travel during the weekend.

Fora Studios is proud to be the Australian distributor for 8000 Kicks. Find out more about their sustainability mission here.

Carry everything from groceries to beach gear with an extra touch of old-fashioned charm courtesy of this gorgeous cotton mesh Net Bag from Filt.

Compact and reusable, the Filt Net Bag is made from 100% knitted, mesh cotton that takes up next-to-no-space in your bag or car. Then the moment you need it, this nifty bag transforms like magic to tote bundles of fruit, vegetables and other groceries home from the market.

Woven in France as part of a centuries-long tradition, Filt market bags have been used for generations and promise to stand the test of time.

Each bag is strong, expandable, practical, sustainable and ecological. The cotton fibres are naturally dyed using Oeko-Tex 100 standards then knitted and stitched in Caen, France.

With roots in Normandy stretching back to the 17th century, Filt has a rich history in weaving. Their experience in making nets for fishing, sports and hammocks has helped make their authentic filet a provisions net shopping bags an enduring icon of sustainability and classic style.

The net shopping bags used by generations gone by have made a resurgence of late, but the quality and care with which they are made remains unchanged after all these years.

Help the little ones carry everything from clothes to beach gear with an extra touch of old-fashioned charm courtesy of this gorgeous cotton mesh Net Bag from Filt, France.

Compact and reusable, the Filt Net Bag is made from 100% knitted, mesh cotton that takes up next-to-no-space in your bag or car. Then the moment you need it, this nifty bag transforms like magic to tote bundles of fruit, vegetables and other groceries home from the market. Woven in France as part of a centuries-long tradition, Filt market bags have been used for generations and promise to stand the test of time.

Each bag is strong, expandable, practical, sustainable and ecological. The cotton fibres are naturally dyed using Oeko-Tex 100 standards then knitted and stitched in Caen, France.

With roots in Normandy stretching back to the 17th century, Filt has a rich history in weaving. Their experience in making nets for fishing, sports and hammocks has helped make their authentic filet a provisions net shopping bags an enduring icon of sustainability and classic style. The net shopping bags used by generations gone by have made a resurgence of late, but the quality and care with which they are made remains unchanged after all these years.

To make this traditional handcrafted crocheted bag can take more than one month of work. The bags are all 100% handmade by the indigenous artisans of the Wayuu community of the La Guajira Peninsula, Colombia.

Single Thread bags are made with a much finer cotton thread. They take longer to weave than the double thread bags and have a tighter structure, yet still, evoke the handwoven look. This results in a beautiful bag unlike anything machine-made.

Sol Azul Handmade is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Rosanna Redondo. Like many talented women, Rosanna started Sol Azul handmade as a COVID project when she was visiting Colombia during the lockdown.

She works closely with the Wayuu women near her own childhood home and adds her sophisticated eye for detail to develop some truly beautiful and totally wearable cultural fashion pieces. 

Every single bag is different and unique and is easy to recognise for its colours and intricate designs. 

One Hundred Stars Giant Willow bag in Blue features the classic blue and white willow print which can often be found adorning vintage pottery.

This 100% sustainable cotton bag, is just as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether it becomes your go-to reusable shopping bag, a classic tote for keeping your books in or a chic beach bag, this print is sure to turn heads!

One Hundred Stars' Eccentric Blooms Bag in Sky features prominent psychedelic florals and oversized seedpods making delicate use of neon greens and fluoro pinks teamed with a sky blue background.

This bag is just as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether it becomes your go-to reusable shopping bag, a classic tote for keeping your books in or a chic beach bag, this print is sure to turn heads!

This wonderful vintage-inspired print has a timeless feel to it, featuring art deco-style flowers in delicate pastel colours on a black background.

This bag is just as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether it becomes your go-to reusable shopping bag, a classic tote for keeping your books in or a chic beach bag, this print is sure to turn heads!

Carry everything from groceries to beach gear with an extra touch of old-fashioned charm courtesy of this gorgeous cotton mesh Net Bag from Filt.

The Brick Red is bright yet contemporary. Wear it to the shops or take your change of clothes at the gym.

Compact and reusable, the Filt Net Bag is made from 100% knitted, mesh cotton that takes up next-to-no-space in your bag or car. Then the moment you need it, this nifty bag transforms like magic to tote bundles of fruit, vegetables and other groceries home from the market.

Woven in France as part of a centuries-long tradition, Filt market bags have been used for generations and promise to stand the test of time.

Each bag is strong, expandable, practical, sustainable and ecological. The cotton fibres are naturally dyed using Oeko-Tex 100 standards then knitted and stitched in Caen, France.

With roots in Normandy stretching back to the 17th century, Filt has a rich history in weaving. Their experience in making nets for fishing, sports and hammocks has helped make their authentic filet a provisions net shopping bags an enduring icon of sustainability and classic style.

The net shopping bags used by generations gone by have made a resurgence of late, but the quality and care with which they are made remains unchanged after all these years.

Death Valley High

It's in the valleys that we slog, learning to become what we need to become to summit the next mountain. Philosophy lesson aside, this DEATH VALLEY Sugar Skull lapel pin is ideal to evil up any boring shirt or jacket lapel, bag strap, backpack, beanie, or even your pure white tennis shoe.

Whether you use it because you've been to Nevada and just can't forget the serenity or just cos you love sugar skulls it's sure to be a talking point. So best to find out a little bit more about Death Valley National Park. In spite of its name, Death Valley National Park is full of stunning scenery. Check out the beautiful wildflowers here.