# Crisp Mail-Like Satchels These Organic Handmade Bags are Made of Leaf Extracts By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-bags References: [pinkoi](http://www.pinkoi.com/product/1BtqWFE1) These may look like brown paper envelopes at a glance, but they're actually [handmade purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) by Taiwanese brand mu-zhi-bu. The organic creations are designed to look natural and paper-like. To get this look, the creators purposely used a specially blended fabric using leaf extracts. The result is a rugged look with some crinkly lines. The collection only consists of earthy colors like shades of browns and maroon. The bag is made of all natural [eco-friendly materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida), free of harmful substances. Though it looks crinkly on the outside, the bag is said to feel like a mix between cotton and leather. The satchel comes with a strap that can be tucked away, transforming the bag into a [cute clutch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch). The bag would be ideal for those who seek style while being environmentally conscious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The use of organic and sustainable materials to create fashionable items such as bags or clothing presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Natural-looking Designs:** Designs that incorporate leaf extracts or other natural elements to create a rugged but stylish appearance can disrupt the market for traditional fashion accessories. - **Convertible Accessories:** Creating accessories that can transform from one style to another, such as a satchel that can be converted into a clutch, presents an opportunity for innovative design in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The eco-friendly and natural design elements of these handmade bags can disrupt the traditional fashion industry and create a new market for sustainable fashion. - **Arts and Crafts:** The handmade nature of the bags creates opportunities for small artisanal businesses to enter the market with unique, sustainable products. - **Sustainability:** The use of all natural, eco-friendly materials in these bags can disrupt the market for unsustainable products in industries beyond fashion, such as construction and packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muji-labo.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Butter Pastry-Resembling Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-croissant-bag.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Chic Celery-Shaped Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moschino-clutch.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppy-collection.md)