Hope and Struggle in the Rainforests of Sarawak
In Sarawak, Indigenous communities are fighting to protect their ancestral rainforests from logging and palm oil companies. While the Penan and Kenyah people live lightly on the land, corporations ...
🌿 The Journey of a Crossbody Bag: From Jungle to You
Uniquely woven in the jungle with natural rattan and finished with adjustable leather straps—each bag is a story of tradition, beauty, and craftsmanship.
Samantha — one of our most talented Penan weavers — has lost her family home in a sudden fire. Nothing was left, apart from a few charred spoons. Her father, the village headman, once helped share ...
Borneo Bags is Now Endorsed by fair&good!
Borneo Bags is now an official partner of fair&good — New Zealand’s trusted platform for ethical and sustainable brands. This endorsement means our values of fairness, craftsmanship, and commun...
Uili Lousi: An Ocean Voice Woven with Purpose
Honouring the life and work of Uili Lousi — Tongan artist, climate leader, and ocean advocate — who carried one of our Penan handwoven bags on his journey. A story of art, heritage, and purpose, wo...
Handwoven Heritage: The Story Behind Every Bag
Handwoven Heritage: The Story Behind Every BagOur rattan bags begin their journey in the rainforest, where skilled Penan women transform raw materials into beautiful, functional art. Using patterns...
How Penan Villagers Sustain Their Families by Harvesting Jungle Leaves
When there are no weaving orders, Penan villagers in Borneo gather jungle leaves to make rice-wrapping rolls. Learn how this simple, sustainable practice helps support their families—and what threa...
Forest Defenders: How Indigenous People Protect Borneo's Rainforests
In Borneo, Indigenous communities are standing up to deforestation, fighting to protect their forest, culture, and vital biodiversity.
🌿 The Journey of a Crossbody Bag: From Jungle to You
Uniquely woven in the jungle with natural rattan and finished with adjustable leather straps—each bag is a story of tradition, beauty, and craftsmanship.
