Backpack Backpack
Hemp Drawstring Backpack
Handmade hemp backpack.
The Hemp Drawstring Backpack is a handmade hemp backpack. 20L capacity, built for everyday carry, travel and festivals. Handmade in Nepal from natural hemp and organic cotton — vegan, ethical and sustainably made.
Capacity
20L
Weight
0.65 kg
Fits
Everyday carry
Colour: Natural Hemp
- Handmade in Nepal
- Free shipping £120+
- Lifetime repairs
- Handmade in Nepal by Himalayan women artisans
- Natural hemp · vegan · sustainably made
- CompositionNatural hemp + organic cotton lining
- MadeHandmade in Nepal · vegan · plastic-free
External dimensions: 32 × 40 cm. Volume 20L, weighing just 0.65 kg empty.
- 14–22L — day trips, commuting, festivals
- 30–40L — cabin travel, multi-day adventures
- 45L+ — weekenders and the long way round
Hand-loomed from rain-fed, pesticide-free hemp and organic cotton. Off-cuts are rewoven into accessories, dye houses are low-water, and every order ships plastic-free. Carbon-balanced delivery as standard.
Hand-loomed to order and dispatched in 1–3 working days (each bag is hand-loomed to order). UK delivery 2–4 working days after dispatch; worldwide 5–14 working days after dispatch, depending on destination and customs. Free worldwide shipping over £120, fully tracked.
30-day no-quibble returns, and free lifetime repairs because the greenest bag is the one you never replace.
We ship worldwide on a DAP/DDU basis (Delivered At Place / Duty Unpaid):
- International orders may incur import duties and taxes on arrival.
- Charges vary by destination country and are set by your local customs authority.
- These fees are not collected by TheProudLondon and are not part of your order total.
- As the importer, the customer is responsible for any duties, taxes or handling fees.
Full details in our Shipping & Customs Policy.
Why Hemp?
The fibre that gets better with every mile
Hemp is naturally antibacterial, UV-resistant and three times stronger than cotton. It softens as you carry it and actually gains strength when wet — which is why it has outlasted every synthetic for thousands of years. Grown without pesticides and fed by rain, it treads lighter from the very first thread.
Meet The Artisans
Hand-loomed in the Kathmandu Valley
Every bag is woven and stitched by artisan families whose craft spans generations. We work with the same workshops year after year, paying above-market wages in safe, well-lit spaces. The small irregularities you'll find are the signature of a human hand — never a machine.
Built To Last
Designed to be repaired, not replaced
Solid brass hardware, double-stitched stress points and a reinforced base mean this is a bag for decades, not seasons. Should it ever need attention, our lifetime repairs keep it on the road and out of landfill. Buy once, carry forever.
Carried & Loved
What Hemp owners say
4.8 / 5
15 reviews
There was a small error on the initial item
“There was a small error on the initial item. I contacted the seller, who responded quickly and offered two excellent solutions. My replacement was shipped out the next day. Excellent customer service.”
laurakendle✓ Verified
· Hemp Drawstring Backpack
Shirt quality is very good
“Shirt quality is very good”
Megan✓ Verified
· Hemp Drawstring Backpack
Sent as a gift - recipient loved it
“Sent as a gift - recipient loved it!”
Beth✓ Verified
· Hemp Drawstring Backpack
Lovely bag and quick delivery, thanks
“Lovely bag and quick delivery, thanks!”
Emily✓ Verified
· Hemp Drawstring Backpack
Carry On
