The DMC — Deep Meaningful Clutch — is a handwoven raffia clutch bag unlike any other. Made from 100% natural raffia yarn by skilled artisans working in direct partnership with COLĒRE, this limited-edition piece is one of the very first creations ever born from this sustainable, fair-trade collaboration — a living artefact of a new chapter in conscious luxury. Every stitch holds the story of the hands that made it.

With its distinctive half-moon silhouette, artisan fringing along the outer edges, and a warm leather tab embossed with the COLĒRE name, the DMC occupies a rare space: where artisan originality meets contemporary wearability. Compact enough to carry effortlessly, spacious enough for your phone, cards, and keys.

NATURAL RAFFIA YARN — LIGHTWEIGHT, BIODEGRADABLE, AND PLANT-BASED

The body of this handwoven raffia clutch is woven from 100% natural raffia yarn — a plant-based fibre derived from the raffia palm, one of nature's most sustainable and renewable materials. Raffia is naturally lightweight, biodegradable, and incredibly strong, making it an ideal material for ethically conscious luxury goods. No synthetic dyes, no chemical treatments — the warm ivory tones you see are entirely as nature intended.

The weave follows a spiralling, concentric pattern radiating from the centre of the bag, creating subtle depth and texture that catches the light beautifully. A soft fringe detail runs along the outer edge — the kind of detail only a human hand can produce with such quiet precision. Each bag is entirely unique: no two pieces carry exactly the same weave density, tonal variation, or fringe arrangement. These are not imperfections; they are signatures.

KATYA FABRIC LINING — REFINED, PROTECTIVE, CONSIDERED

Inside, the DMC is lined with soft Katya fabric — a refined textile chosen for its smooth hand-feel and protective quality. The lining keeps your belongings safe from the natural texture of the raffia body, prevents small items from catching, and adds a layer of understated luxury that elevates this piece beyond a simple woven bag into something genuinely considered. It is the inner world of the clutch: unseen, but always felt.

THE HONEST ZIPPER — TRANSPARENCY AS A BRAND VALUE

The DMC closes with a functional plastic zipper — and COLĒRE wants to talk about that, because transparency is a core value. The zipper is not a compromise. It is an intentional choice, made originally by the artisans who designed this piece and retained by COLĒRE out of deep respect for their vision. A bag that lasts decades is always more sustainable than one that must be replaced. Real sustainability lives in longevity and care — not in purity for its own sake. The zipper closes with ease, holds securely, and ensures this clutch serves you faithfully for years to come.

A LIMITED EDITION OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The DMC is a ready-made design that emerged from our artisans' own creative practice, adopted by COLĒRE as one of the founding pieces of our collaboration. We preserved it exactly as our makers intended — not reinterpreted, not restyled. Creative authorship belongs to the maker. This piece is both a product and a statement of principle: that artisan knowledge, aesthetic judgement, and creative intelligence deserve recognition, protection, and fair reward. Each DMC purchased directly supports artisan livelihoods and the continuation of slow-craft traditions at risk of being lost to mass production.

Product Specification:

Dimensions: 8 inches diameter (fan / half-moon silhouette)

Colourway: Natural Raffia — warm ivory, ecru, and blonde tones

Materials: Natural Raffia Yarn · Katya Fabric Lining · Functional Plastic Zipper

Edition: Limited Edition — one of the first creations from the COLĒRE artisan collaboration

Production: Small batch · handmade · fair trade · slow craft

Certification: Fair trade practices · sustainably sourced plant-based materials

Production Method & Craftmanship Details

Handmade

Made in small batches

Made by Artisan

Product features:

Handwoven 100% natural raffia yarn — lightweight, biodegradable, and plant-based
Distinctive half-moon / fan silhouette with concentric spiral weave pattern
Artisan-designed fringe detail along the outer edge — a hallmark of slow craft
Functional plastic zipper closure — chosen by the artisan for durability and longevity
Soft Katya fabric interior lining — protects contents and elevates the tactile finish
Genuine leather tab embossed with 'COLĒRE' — natural, traceable leather
8 inches in diameter — compact yet functional, ideal as an evening or day clutch
Limited edition — one of the very first pieces from the COLĒRE artisan collaboration
Small-batch production — each piece carries unique natural variations in weave and tone
Fair trade made — every purchase directly supports artisan livelihoods
Sustainably produced — renewable materials, low-impact processes, no harmful chemicals

Care Tips:

Keep dry; avoid soaking or prolonged exposure to moisture
Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth — do not machine wash or submerge
Store flat or upright to maintain the integrity of the woven form
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural ivory and ecru tones
Handle the fringe detail with care; natural raffia will soften beautifully with age
Embrace subtle shifts in texture and colour over time — this is the patina of authenticity
If the zipper stiffens, apply a small amount of natural beeswax to the teeth

Whats Included:

One handwoven DMC raffia clutch — your unique, one-of-a-kind piece
COLĒRE care card printed on recycled paper
Artisan provenance note — a short story of the hands that made your bag
Dust bag made from natural fabric for storage

Where Ethics & Elegance meet.