Dabbawalla Bags

This winter, make going to school a little more fun with a jolly new backpack or lunch bag from Dabbawalla. Featuring kid-friendly designs from bold elephants to succulent watermelons, these eye-catching sacks are sure to be hit with kids and parents alike. That's because they're generously proportioned with many convenient pockets, and also perfectly sized for tots' bods. And because they're constructed entirely out of durable neoprene, the same material that wetsuits are made out of. This versatile fabric, which has recently come out of the water to appear in many more land-based products, "protects, insulates and cushions without worry of lead or PVC" and at the same time is also machine washable, stain-resistant, and sturdy. Personally, I like the way neoprene feels, and the way colors on it appear more rich and saturated. Besides being attractive and practical, Dabbawalla bags are also socially conscious - crafted according to fair trade practices. That's just good for everyone.

Available at Moolka.