A decisive shift in ethical luxury with the debut of the ‘VAJRA’ handbag, the signature piece of Sanyukta Shrestha SS26 collection, “The Newars, 1901,” at London Fashion Week.

This groundbreaking accessory, crafted entirely from mango agro-waste, seamlessly integrating innovation and ethical craftsmanship, the ‘VAJRA’ is set to be the next “IT bag.” It’s the world’s first handbag to combine sustainability with spiritual significance, featuring a meticulously hand-carved Vajra handle by artisans in Nepal, which directly preserves ancestral craft and supports local communities. The bag is exquisitely crafted from Aamati Green, a proprietary, durable, plant-based leather alternative made from mango agro-waste from India. Up to 40% of India’s 20 million-ton annual mango harvest is wasted, releasing potent greenhouse gases. Aamati Green transforms this discarded material using innovative biopolymer solutions, avoiding plastics like PU and PVC. It is 100% cruelty-free, plastic-free, uses minimal water, and biodegrades faster than conventional vegan leathers.

Named after the Vajra, the bag carries deep spiritual significance. This powerful symbol from South Asian traditions, central to Nepal’s Newar culture, represents the indomitable power of a diamond and the irresistible force of a thunderbolt, perfectly capturing the philosophy: “Sustainability meets spirituality.”

“I want the woman who carries a VAJRA bag to feel more than just elevated and stylish; I want her to feel a sense of inner power rooted in holistic conscious living. This is a blissful feeling I am ready to share with every woman in the world.” – Sanyukta Shrestha

The ‘VAJRA’ bag is a peace messenger and a tool for conversation, carrying a critical message of environmental awareness. Furthermore, Shrestha has pledged to dedicate 10% of all proceeds from the ‘VAJRA’ bag to preserving ancestral Nepalese crafts and to a charity supporting the education of homeless orphaned children. The launch signals a major, impactful trajectory for the global fashion industry.

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