Hul Le Kes Toorop Patchwork Tote Bag
Hul Le Kes Toorop Patchwork Tote Bag, a massive tote bag made from upcycled workwear cloth featuring handstitched mending details. Made by Hul Le Kes in the Netherlands.
The Toorop Patchwork Tote Bag is crafted from upcycled cotton, featuring extensive hand-stitching by the Recovery Studio team.
Intricate hand-stitching and visible mending techniques, developed in the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio, add depth and texture to each garment. Every edition is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing the personal marks of both the textiles and the makers. For each individual piece with the patchwork and handstitching, on average 5 people from the Recovery Studio work on it for a full week.
Charley Toorop (1891–1955) was a painter of fierce independence and raw expressiveness. Her work reveals a deep connection to everyday life, marked by resilience, realism, and an unpolished beauty. Much like Toorop, Hul le Kes embraces imperfection and authenticity beyond conventions.
Hul le Kes, founded by Sjaak Hullekes and Sebastiaan Kramer, focuses strongly on using upcycled materials and traditional techniques. Over 95% of the materials used are sourced from post-consumer and post-production waste. Their pieces are crafted in Arnhem, the Netherlands, where their studio is based. All the garments of Hul le Kes are made by their wonderful team of trained craftspeople and participants recovering from mental health challenges. By blending skill-building with emotional healing, Hul le Kes demonstrates that fashion can be a powerful tool for social change.
- Hul ke Kes Toorop Patchwork Tote Bag
- 100% upcycled cotton, post-consumer workwear cotton
- Indigo blue tones
- Handstitched visible mending techniques applied throughout
- Double handle & drawstring closing
- Made in Arnhem, the Netherlands
