Have you ever ridden a jeepney? Picture a brightly colored vehicle, adorned with bold, artistic designs that showcase Filipino creativity. Packed with passengers, it's a lively scene of friendly faces. Inside, people sit on wooden benches, passing their fare forward with a simple "paabot ng pamasahe" and calling "para po" when they need to stop. These everyday traditions have been part of jeepney culture since it was repurposed from a wartime vehicle into the heart of Philippine public transport.
Now, you can carry that jeepney spirit with you through the Manila Jeepney 3-in-1 Bag, handcrafted with love by Filipino artisans. With designs reminiscent of the iconic jeepney, this bag celebrates the craftsmanship and quality that represent the everyday life of the masang Pilipino.
This Jeepney Bag is a playful blend of retro charm and modern functionality. It's the perfect size for your daily essentials. It comes with two compartments (the main bag and a built-in wallet), a detachable short paracord handle comfortable enough to carry as a handbag or a shoulder bag, and an adjustable leather strap for comfortable cross-body or shoulder wear.
As the jeepney faces a risk of phaseout in the Philippines, your Jeepney Bag becomes a thoughtful way to support the workers and keep alive the cultural roots that connect us all.
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Other things to note:
Your bag is handmade with love as it is handmade to last! To keep it in good condition, use mild soap and a damp soft cloth to spot clean. Air-dry only.
Product may be dry cleaned to freshen it up. Avoid using cleaning agents as the up-cycled, overstock cloth & Indigenous textiles used to make this bag might react to them.
Store in a cool dry place away from direct light.
Keep the silica gel pack inside your R2R piece to keep it fresh for a long time!
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