Ethnic Purse - Water Reed (Kauna Grass) Red | ONEarth

A round purse woven from kauna grass, a water reed cultivated in the wetlands of Manipur, dyed red and finished by rural women artisans. Kauna is soft to the touch but springy, so a purse woven from it holds its round shape without a stiff frame inside. No leather or plastic is used anywhere in it.

Key Features

• Handwoven from water reed (kauna grass) grown in Manipur
• Red colourway with the reed texture still visible through the dye
• Medium round shape, 12 in across
• No leather and no plastic in the construction
• Made by rural women artisans working with a traditional wetland craft

Materials

• Water reed (kauna grass)

Product Details

• Type: ethnic round purse
• Size: medium, 12 in diameter
• Material: kauna grass
• Colour: red

Care Instructions

• Do not wash or soak. Dust it with a dry cloth or a soft brush.
• Store it stuffed lightly with paper so the round form is not crushed flat.

Good to Know

• Kauna is a natural reed; colour depth and weave tightness vary between purses.
• Prolonged damp will weaken the reed, so let it dry in the shade if it gets caught in rain.

FAQs

What is kauna grass?

A water reed grown in the wetlands of Manipur. It is harvested, dried and woven into mats, bags and purses — a craft practised there for generations.

How does the red version differ from the yellow?

Only in colour. Both are the same medium 12 in round purse in kauna grass; the red reads richer against festive wear, the yellow lighter and more casual.

Is the reed prickly to hold?

No. Kauna is smooth and slightly springy once woven, which is why it is used for bags and mats rather than coarser grasses.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: ONEarth Fulfilled by: EarthBased