Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote adds a joyful, customised touch to your everyday carry. Handwoven from natural straw, this fan-shaped tote is personalised with colourful embroidered lettering and accented with white, pink, and yellow stitched flowers. A wooden round handle provides a natural grip, while a floral scarf bow adds softness and charm. It’s a playful yet thoughtful bag that feels one-of-a-kind.

Custom Made with Colour and Care

• Fan silhouette handwoven from natural straw
• Custom embroidered name in multicolour threads
• Hand-stitched floral embellishments with green leaves
• Wooden round handles and floral scarf bow
• A standout gift for birthdays, bridesmaids, or holidays

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote brings colour, personality, and artisan care together in one unique piece. Whether you’re gifting it or carrying it yourself, the custom name embroidery makes it feel personal and full of meaning. It’s the perfect choice for someone who loves a bag that says something—literally.

£69.99

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Customised Craftsmanship with a Personal Touch

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote combines personalisation with playful design in a way that feels heartfelt and visually striking. This fan-shaped tote features your chosen name embroidered in multicolour thread and framed by hand-stitched flowers. Every detail—from the floral accents to the wooden handles and soft scarf bow—adds charm and individuality. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone else, this handmade piece turns a name into a stylish, everyday accessory.

Fan-Shaped Silhouette with Balanced Proportions

This unique tote uses a wide fan silhouette to offer both style and storage. The curved shape flares outward at the top, making it easy to access your items while creating an eye-catching profile. At the base, the bag narrows for comfortable handling and display. Thanks to this structure, the Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote feels spacious yet elegant, and the curve provides a natural line for the embroidered name to follow. It’s a practical size that doesn’t sacrifice style.

Multicolour Embroidery Tailored Just for You

Your chosen name or word becomes the centrepiece of this design. Skilled artisans stitch each letter by hand, using bold, cheerful colours that follow the curve of the bag. Because every bag is made to order, no two name placements are identical. This handcrafted lettering ensures that your Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote feels personal from the first glance. Customers often choose nicknames, initials, or short messages to make the bag feel even more unique.

Joyful Floral Accents in Every Stitch

Hand-stitched floral appliqués bring extra brightness to the design. Flowers in pink, white, and yellow sit between green stitched leaves, carefully arranged to complement the embroidered name. The flowers aren’t printed or glued—they’re sewn directly onto the straw by hand. These floral accents help the name stand out without overpowering the bag’s natural texture. Together, the colour mix creates a joyful, youthful look that works for both casual days and special gifting occasions.

What ‘Kanyalak’ Represents in Thai Culture

‘Kanyalak’ is a Thai name that symbolises elegance, charm, and femininity. That spirit runs through every part of this design. From the soft curves of the tote to the bow tied at the handle, every element reflects grace and creativity. Carrying the Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote feels like embracing something joyful and personal. The name not only gives identity to the bag but also reflects the values behind it—individual expression and artisan care.

Perfect for Gifts That Feel Meaningful

This personalised tote makes a thoughtful gift that goes beyond the ordinary. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, bridesmaid, or best friend, adding someone’s name instantly makes it feel special. Customers often choose this style for group gifts, bridal events, or holidays. Because it’s handwoven and hand-embroidered, it’s not just personal—it’s personal with purpose. The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote becomes more than a bag. It becomes a lasting keepsake with emotional value.

Handwoven from Strong Natural Straw

Our artisans handcraft the body of this tote using natural water hyacinth straw harvested in northern Thailand. After drying and cleaning the straw, they weave it into a dense, smooth surface that supports embroidery and retains shape. The woven texture feels durable yet lightweight. The bag’s structure allows it to stand upright, and the wide top opening makes it practical for daily use. Because it’s handmade, each weave pattern carries slight variations that show the care behind every stitch.

Smooth Wooden Handles for a Balanced Hold

The circular handles are carved from smooth, natural wood that blends beautifully with the straw body. They’re wide enough to fit comfortably in hand and strong enough to support the full shape of the bag. These round handles help the Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote feel balanced, giving you a secure grip without discomfort. Their simple design complements the playful elements of the embroidery, grounding the look and adding structure to the overall silhouette.

Decorative Scarf Bow for a Feminine Finish

Tied to one side of the handle is a printed fabric scarf that forms a soft, fixed bow. The colours in the bow reflect the floral embroidery, tying the design together visually. It’s not just an accessory—it’s a detail that adds elegance, movement, and texture. You can adjust or remove the scarf if you prefer a more minimal look, but most customers enjoy how it completes the bag’s cheerful style. This bow brings balance to the bold colour palette.

Custom Orders with Your Choice of Details

Customers can personalise not only the name but also the colours, flower layout, and bow style. We offer nine colour options for embroidery and floral accents, and we welcome special requests. Our team provides layout previews for custom orders, ensuring you’re happy before production begins. Each bag takes 14–21 days to complete. If you’re planning a group gift or special event, contact us early so we can make your Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote just right.

A Bag That Works for Every Occasion

Although the embroidery feels festive, the shape and size make this bag suitable for everyday use. You can carry it to a café, pack it for a weekend away, or use it as a stylish alternative to a gift box. Its open-top design gives quick access to your things, and the lightweight straw makes it easy to carry. Pair it with dresses, sandals, or denim—the design is playful but surprisingly versatile. You’ll reach for it more than you expect.

Made by Skilled Thai Women Artisans

Each bag is produced by artisan teams in Phayao and Chiang Mai who specialise in straw weaving, hand-stitching, and custom embroidery. These women work from home or in small groups, creating steady income through craft. The personalised bags give them a chance to express creativity while supporting their families. Every Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote reflects the hands that made it—careful, thoughtful, and precise. This isn’t fast fashion. It’s real work from real people.

Part of Our Personalised Bag Collection

The Kanyalak is one of our bestselling styles in the Personalised Straw Bags collection. This line lets customers customise names, initials, or short phrases on handmade straw bodies. Whether you’re shopping for a bridal party, personal birthday gift, or small group of friends, you’ll find designs that match your message. Every piece combines Thai craftsmanship with playful detail. The Kanyalak, in particular, offers the perfect balance of size, style, and space for expressive embroidery.

Easy Care for Long-Term Beauty

To keep your tote in great condition, store it upright in a cool, dry space. Avoid soaking the straw or exposing it to direct sunlight for long periods. If needed, use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and protect the embroidery by keeping it away from friction. When not in use, stuff the bag with paper or fabric to maintain its shape. With these simple steps, your Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote will keep its colours and structure beautifully.

Supporting Thai Heritage and Artisan Communities

The Kanyalak tote is part of The Straw Bag Company’s mission to support traditional Thai weaving and rural artisan employment. Our team includes over 80 workers across Thailand, including straw harvesters, weavers, embroidery specialists, and logistics staff. We reinvest in community skills, offer work-from-home setups, and support school-leaver employment opportunities. As part of Thailand’s OTOP programme and in partnership with the Amazing Thailand campaign and TAT News, we help keep Thai culture alive through craft. Every bag you carry helps us continue that mission.

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SHIPPING & RETURNS

EMS Thailand World Airfreight Shipping

All Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote orders are shipped from our central hub in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand using EMS Thailand World Airfreight. This global shipping service provides reliable, secure, and fully trackable delivery to over 200 countries. Once your parcel has been dispatched, you will receive an EMS tracking number via email. Shipping time applies only after dispatch and does not include the production lead time required for custom orders.

Estimated Delivery Times by Region

After dispatch, the Kanyalak Tote is generally delivered within one to three business days in Thailand, three to five days across the Asia-Pacific region, four to nine business days in Europe and the UK, five to seven days in North America, four to six days in Oceania, and nine to eleven days in South America. These are standard estimates and may vary depending on customs processing and local postal handling. Final delivery is completed by your national postal service once EMS has transferred the parcel.

Production Timelines for Custom Orders

Customised versions of the Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote, including name embroidery, colour variations, or ribbon selection, require fourteen to twenty-one days for production. All personalised bags are made by hand by women artisans in Phayao, Chiang Mai, Phatthalung, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Standard in-stock designs are typically dispatched within three business days of order confirmation. Each piece reflects traditional Thai weaving practices and detailed hand-finishing.

Inspection, Photography, and Packaging

Every Kanyalak Tote is carefully inspected before shipment. We check the embroidery, straw structure, handle attachment, and overall finish to ensure quality. Each item is then photographed and video recorded as part of our final quality control. The tote is packed in a white cotton drawstring pouch and secured in airfreight-safe packaging to protect it throughout international transit.

Transparent EMS-Based Shipping Rates

Shipping costs are calculated based on EMS Thailand’s official flat-rate structure for parcels up to one kilogram. In many cases, two bags can be shipped for the same cost as one. Shipping is never included in the price of the bag. All charges are shown separately at checkout to ensure full transparency and accuracy before payment.

Duties, Customs, and Delivery Responsibility

While most international deliveries arrive without customs fees, some countries may impose import duties or taxes. These charges are the responsibility of the customer. Once EMS hands the parcel to your national postal service, they are responsible for final delivery. If there are any customs delays or issues with local delivery, our customer support team is available to assist with tracking updates and resolution steps.

Faulty Items and Refund Process

If your Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote arrives with a fault or is damaged in transit, you must contact us within forty-eight hours of receiving your parcel. We offer a fourteen-day return policy for confirmed faulty or incorrect items. Refunds are issued for the product cost only. Shipping fees are refunded only if the issue is verified as a fault. All returns must be sent using tracked airfreight to our hub in Nakhon Sawan for inspection and approval.

Return Conditions and Handling

All returned items must be unused, in original packaging, and safely repacked. Customised bags cannot be returned unless they are faulty. Once we receive and inspect the returned item, a refund will be issued to your original payment method. Returns without tracking or items received in poor condition may not be eligible for a full refund.

Parcel Tracking and Customer Support

EMS Thailand tracking numbers are emailed immediately after dispatch. You are responsible for monitoring the delivery status of your parcel. If there are delays caused by your local postal provider or customs authorities, our team is available to provide support, updates, and next steps to help resolve the issue.

We Ship with Purpose and Care

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote is made with intention, handcrafted for moments that matter. Each name or message is carefully embroidered by hand, making every piece truly personal. We carry that same care through our shipping process, ensuring your bag is checked, protected, and delivered just as beautifully as it was created.

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OUR FOUNDATION

Production Rooted in Phayao and Expanded Nationwide

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote is handcrafted by women working across The Straw Bag Company’s national production network in Thailand. Our primary centre for harvesting and weaving water hyacinth straw is located in Phayao, northern Thailand. This region remains the foundation of our water hyacinth bag production, where more than 30 full-time female artisans meet daily to complete orders in coordinated team settings. Their work forms the heart of our product line. In other provinces such as Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Phatthalung, our focus shifts to crafting seagrass bags using local krajood straw. The final hand-stitched embroidery and finishing of krajood bags is carried out in village communities in Chiang Mai, where artisan knowledge is passed directly from woman to woman through hands-on mentorship.

A Team of 80+ Supporting Rural Thai Economies

Our team includes over 80 individuals across Thailand. This national workforce consists of material harvesters, trained weavers, regional stitchers, and production managers. Every bag, including the Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote, is produced within our internal network. We do not outsource to factories or third-party contractors. All materials are sourced locally, and every part of the process is handled transparently by artisans and staff we work with directly.

Flexible Work That Supports Women and Families

Artisans are paid for their time, not for how many bags they produce. This time-based payment model allows women to focus on quality without stress and ensures stable earnings. Most of our artisans work from their homes or small village-based group settings. This flexibility is essential for women who are also caring for children, supporting extended families, or managing household responsibilities. The ability to work close to home is a key part of how we help women remain active in the workforce while maintaining family life.

Fifteen Percent Reinvestment Into Artisan Communities

Fifteen percent of all profits are reinvested directly into the local communities where our bags are made. These funds are used to provide practical support based on local needs. When artisans face challenges purchasing raw materials, we offer support to remove barriers to production. For families with school-age children, we help cover costs such as uniforms, transport, and supplies. Short-term assistance is available for families experiencing financial strain. In addition, we run structured school leaver programmes designed to introduce younger women to weaving and embroidery. These training pathways offer paid mentorship and help preserve traditional skills while creating new employment opportunities in rural areas.

Supporting National Craft and Tourism Campaigns

We actively support Thailand’s OTOP programme, which champions rural craftsmanship and community-based economic growth. The Straw Bag Company is also aligned with the goals of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, including its TAT News platform and the Amazing Thailand campaign. These national initiatives play a key role in highlighting the importance of heritage preservation and sustainable local development across the country.

A Bag That Connects Craft to Community Impact

The Kanyalak Personalised Embroidered Straw Tote represents more than traditional Thai artistry. Each purchase contributes to a system that supports female-led income, regional skill preservation, and real community reinvestment. Customers directly support ethical production, family livelihoods, and the long-term future of Thai village craftsmanship.

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