One of my amusing purchases that flew back with me from Vietnam was this recycled tote bag, which has since been presented to my cat-sitter.
The store I bought it from, Blue Dragon, I discovered on my first night in Saigon. In their own words, they “specialise in fashion and crafts made from ethnic textiles and recycled materials,” working with artisans throughout Vietnam. What I particularly loved about this bag is that – according to the placard on the shelf – it was a billboard in a former life!
There were many colourful designs and styles, and the only difficulty I had was in restricting myself to buying only one, rather than three.