Preserving the culture and combining it with the functionality of a laptop bag, ETHNOTEK has got it all together. The name ETHNOTEK is derived from, ethnology, the anthropological studies dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures and technology.
Each Ethnotek bag can be customized via the removable front panel called a THREAD. Each THREAD is created from handmade textiles that purchased directly from the artisan or craft village that they were created in.
Believing in keeping traditions alive and culture preservation, Ethnotek founders Jake Orak and Josh Linde, travel way down the beaten paths to find the right cultural story. Providing villages with a demand for their craft and allowing each village to share a part of their culture with you.
Made out of 840-denier water resistant ballistic nylon, the ETK-Messenger series is lined with woven fabric that is handcrafted in a village located in Vietnam. It features a padded laptop compartment with a removable bumper inserts and fits to “15 Mac or PC laptop, fuzzy poly-tricot lining which won’t scratch your laptop and is closed by a padded velcro flap to protect from impact, exposure, dust and moisture.
Luggage trolley pass-through on the back of the bag. When not in use and zipped closed at the bottom, this area acts as an additional pocket for flat items like notebooks and magazines. Buckle webbing straps on the bottom of the bag for attaching a yoga mat, beach towel or jacket.
Zip pocket on front contains a built-in organizer with two slip pockets and three pen-slots. Slip pockets are sized to fit wallets, mobile phones and MP3 players. Front main zipper pocket is large enough to fit an iPad inside of a case.
The Ethnotek messenger bag is a very functional and has enough room to hold all your everyday essential, making it a great daily commuter. Price range between SGD $159-$189 and are available for purchase through online via The Bag Creature.
