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Carry on.
Utilitarian by design yet polished in execution, our soft and sturdy Sonoma Bag packs a deceivingly large amount of gear. Handcrafted with purpose from medium-weight organic canvas and lined with organic cotton sheeting, our bespoke bag is an everyday essential. The Sonoma Bag features a stylish curve at the base, wide straps for comfortable support, two easy-reach external pockets, and a zip-top main compartment with metal zipper and pull finished in aged brass.
Made of equal parts cotton and relentless determination.
Crafted exclusively for Olive+Comet, the Sonoma Bag is handmade by the women of Joyya, our fair trade partner in Kolkata, West Bengal. Through its unwavering commitment to banish extreme poverty and human trafficking within local communities, Joyya empowers at-risk populations by providing choices for healthy, meaningful employment—spreading hope and economic opportunity in the process.
We’re proud of this bag, and all that it stands for. It does more than carry what you put inside—it carries people forward.
Overview
Handmade; premium quality
Natural, 100% organic cotton & brass construction
Ethically sourced; fair trade guaranteed
Environmentally responsible; transparent supply chain
Includes climate-neutral shipping
Details
Overall dimensions (not including handles): 16.5" wide x 15" tall x 5.5" deep
Handles: medium weight (310gsm) folded & stitched, natural organic cotton canvas; 1.6" wide x 24" long (handles extend 10.5" from top of bag, when pulled taught)
Body: medium weight (310gsm) natural organic cotton canvas
Lining: lightweight (145gsm) natural organic cotton sheeting; printed tag stitched into lining seam (World Fair Trade Organization; Crafted From Certified Organic Cotton)
Pockets: two (2), exterior, easy-reach, pouch-style (8" wide x 11" tall each); stitched tag on right pocket (Olive+Comet on front; 1% for the Planet on reverse)
Zipper: metal zipper pull & teeth; aged brass
Sustainability
• Crafted with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton
• Ethically sourced & fair trade certified (World Fair Trade Organization)
• Production supports real economic growth & opportunity for at-risk communities
• Plastic & silicone-free
• Ink, dye & chemical-free
• Olive+Comet is a 1% for the Planet Business Member. Through this partnership, a portion of our sales is set aside annually to address pressing social and environmental concerns
• For every product sold, a tree is planted and nurtured through our reforestation partner, One Tree Planted
• Climate-neutral end-to-end shipping—from origin, to us, to you—through arrangements with our vendors (Shopify, etc.) and/or carbon reduction partnerships, including our support of Ecologi
Care
Hand-washing is recommended (washing machine spin cycles may stretch or warp the canvas); cold water with mild soap. Hang to dry.
Origin
Made in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Ships from Olive+Comet, Lake Worth, Florida, USA
Made by people. For people.
Tough as timber.
Weekend approved.
Can I wash my Sonoma bag in the washing machine?
You absolutely can—but that may depend on your machine/cycle. To keep your bag looking its very best, we don’t recommend machine washing. The spin cycle can stretch & warp the bag, and hot water can shrink it.
We suggest spot cleaning with a stain remover (test an area first & follow the manufacturer’s directions). Or, you can use baking soda mixed with a bit of warm water (create a paste, apply it to the stain and let it sit for 5–10 minutes—then, wipe it off.
If your bag needs more than spot cleaning, hand wash it with mild soap & lukewarm water. Scrub gently to avoid damaging the cotton fibers. Hang the bag to dry.
Is the zipper beach friendly, or will it rust?
The zipper is made of aged brass—one of the few metals recommended for marine applications, especially when contact with saltwater is expected.
Brass tarnishes readily when exposed to saltwater, but maintains its functional integrity for a long period of time.