An Mhaith

I designed a bag that could be made from scraps, thinking about how to utilise fabric cut offs which are usually discarded. I worked with a collective in Nepal that employs members of the most marginalised communities and offers them safe a working environment and the support they need to allow them to be active members in society. All fabric is waste fabric, locally sourced and manufactured in Nepal. The collapsable design was inspired by the IKEA flatpack furniture – allowing for more products in a smaller space and minimising the cost of shipping, as well as fuel. The name of the brand, An Mhaith, comes from the Gaelic word for 'so good' or 'very good'. An Mhaith is an environmentally and socially conscious brand, and will always think of the impact it has on people and the planet.