string bag

Open-weave carrier

A string bag is a bag made of loosely knotted cord or twine, forming an open mesh that stretches to accommodate its contents.

Popular for shopping before plastic bags became ubiquitous, string bags fold compactly when empty but expand considerably when full: She pulled a string bag from her purse at the farmer's market.

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zero waste · grocery · grocery haul · shopping · woven · macrame · fishnet · market · produce · stretchy · cotton · carry · handles · eco · farmers · farmers market · knitted · openwork

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Opposites
bag construction/material density

string bagwaterproof bag

Sealed container resisting moisture

leather bag · plastic bag · canvas bag · zippered pouch · airtight container

bag formality/purpose

string bagevening bag

Small formal occasion purse

designer handbag · clutch purse · attaché case · Birkin bag · designer tote

material structure

string bagbriefcase

Portable document container

hard case · cooler · toolbox · suitcase · leather satchel

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G