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JUTE BAGS

Design and marketing of BAGS and PRODUCTS in NATURAL JUTE FABRIC. The collections are created by Annalisa Guariso, designer and founder in 1980 of the company SISO. from 1996, the year of its launch, this special line of JUTE BAGS has garnered immediate and continuing success. The products are manufactured in India, which is the world's largest jute plant grower, under the supervision of SISO ... more info

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JUTE WORLD

Jute is a natural textile fibre obtained from a leafy plant that grows up to 4 metres tall, in moist soils and rigorously warm climates. It is cultivated in alluvial soils and does not require the use of fertilizers or pesticides. (PHOTOS 1 AND 2)
Approximately 80% of the world's jute production is concentrated in the Ganges delta, between India and Bangladesh. (PHOTO 3) The commercial diffusion of jute on a global scale began near the end of the 18th century, in the region of Bengal. It was initially used for the production of ropes. Then, in 1822, a Scottish mill in Dundee began spinning the raw fibre into a yarn. (PHOTO 4)
In the mid-19th century, the first textile mills for weaving the yarn were established in the region of Calcutta (the old capital of British India), (PHOTO 5) (PHOTO 6). Traditionally, jute has been used for making sacks for food products such as cocoa, coffee, nuts and other oily seeds. Recently, however, the use of this "golden fibre" (so called because of its lustre and versatility), (PHOTO 7) has been extended to making bags of every colour and type, as well as clothing accessories and textile products for the home. (PHOTO 8) Obtaining the basic yarn requires a number of delicate operations. After being harvested, the stalks are tied in bundles and steeped in water for 15-20 days (PHOTO 9) (PHOTO 10), after which they undergo a stripping process to separate the fibres from the stalk. The extracted fibre is then washed, allowed to dry and bound up in bales ready to be sold in the market or to local mills, where it is spun into an extremely strong yarn. (PHOTO 11) (PHOTO 12)
The waste material from jute processing is used for building fences and huts in the villages, or as a fuel. Every part of the jute plant is used: the leaves for extracting medicinal substances, and the oil-rich seeds for making soap and fertilizers. (PHOTO 13)
Jute is 100% biodegradable and has started to be used in Eco-housing as a component of floors and coverings. It is also used as a Geotextile for soil erosion control and vegetation establishment, thanks to its high drainage and moisture retention ability, and the fact that it degrades over time into humus and fertilizer. Annalisa Guariso, designer and owner of the company SISO, perceived the vast potential of this material and, as early as 1996, began to collaborate with some Indian companies, designing a range of bottle holders, multipurpose bags and household and leisure accessories whose production she commissioned to Calcutta factories. (PHOTO 14) (PHOTO 15) The Indian factories selected by SISO for manufacturing its jute items assure excellent production quality as well as guaranteeing that no underage labour is used, and that the principal rights of workers are respected without any social discrimination.
On their frequent visits to India, Annalisa, Claudio and Silvia (PHOTO 16) have not only gained a deep appreciation and respect for the local culture, but also built up close commercial and personal bonds with their local partner companies. This feeling of kinship, coupled with a passion for their work and a love of the material, has enabled SISO to always be at the forefront in offering high quality, functional and interesting products to its clients.