Hemp Fanny Pack, Blue Herringbone

The body is woven in a herringbone twill from hemp and cotton, with metal fittings at the hardware points. Hemp is one of the more durable natural fibres available, it holds its shape under daily use and softens gradually with wear rather than wearing thin. The cotton content keeps the hand of the fabric comfortable against clothing. Both fibres breathe, which matters when a bag sits close to the body on a warm day.

At 148 g, the pack sits almost unnoticed once it is on. It is designed to be worn across the body or around the waist, distributing its weight diagonally so neither shoulder nor hip takes the full load. The strap adjusts to suit different body sizes and wearing positions.

The main compartment closes with a zip, and the metal zip pull is in keeping with the rest of the hardware. The form is compact and upright, suited to the essentials: a phone, cards, keys, a folded note or two.

The blue herringbone weave is part of the fabric's construction rather than a print applied on top, so the pattern sits within the textile itself. The colour is a mid-toned blue with the natural variation that comes from dyeing woven cloth. Metal fittings are finished in a plain tone that sits quietly against the textile.

Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Hemp and cotton are not waterproof, if the bag gets wet, reshape it and leave it to dry naturally away from direct heat. The fibres will soften further with use and washing.

Hemp has been cultivated and woven in Nepal for centuries, particularly in the hill regions where the plant grows without irrigation or pesticides and the fibre is processed by hand into yarn. Nepalese hemp textiles have a long history as everyday carry goods, bags, sacks, and straps made to last through hard use in mountain terrain. This pack sits in that tradition: a working textile, made from a plant that asks little of the land and gives a great deal back to it.

Weight: 148 g. Made in Nepal from hemp, cotton, and metal fittings. One pack, strap included.

A good choice for someone who travels light, prefers natural materials, or is moving away from synthetic accessories. The herringbone pattern and the neutral blue sit well with most wardrobes.