Buddha Hemp Backpack with Laptop Sleeve

The Buddha hemp backpack is handmade in Nepal from hemp and cotton. Its front carries an image of the Buddha, the Awakened One, a quiet everyday reminder of calm and mindfulness.

It is made for everyday use and accompanies you and your laptop to work, to your studies and on your travels.

Buddha means “the Awakened One”. The name usually refers to Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived and taught around 2,500 years ago. In Buddhism the Buddha is not a creator god but a teacher who reached awakening through meditation and insight and showed this path to others. His image is a reminder to cultivate calm, clarity and compassion in one's own life.

In Tibetan tradition, images of the Buddha are treated with respect, including on objects of everyday use.

Adjust the straps so that the backpack sits close to your back. Pack heavy items as close to your back as possible so the weight is evenly distributed. The padded inner sleeve protects laptops up to 13 inches. The front zip pocket has room for keys, wallet or phone, and the two open side pockets suit things you want close at hand.

Out of respect for the image of the Buddha, it is best not to place the backpack directly on the floor but on a chair, or to hang it up.

Outer fabric

hemp-cotton blend

Striped fabric

Gheri cotton

Lining

polyester

Height

approx. 40 cm

Width

approx. 28 cm

Depth

approx. 13 cm

Laptop sleeve

up to 13 inches, padded

Front pocket

with zip

Side pockets

2, open

Closure

zip

Back

padded

Straps

padded, length-adjustable

As each backpack is made by hand, slight variations in colour and pattern are possible.

Light marks are best cleaned on the spot with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. If a more thorough clean is needed, empty all compartments and wash the backpack by hand in cold water with a mild detergent. Wash it separately, as natural fibres can release colour. Let it air dry, not in a tumble dryer and not in direct sunlight, so the colours and the image last. Hemp and cotton are not waterproof. In heavy rain, a rain cover is the best protection.