The Unbegun tote bag
AKA The Everything Bag. This indestructible tote really does it all. It can carry all your stuff, including laptops up to 15 inch. You can wear it cross-body or on your shoulder. And you can take it from the office to the gym.Tote bags don’t usually come with zippers. But ours does – how else are you supposed to keep your stuff safe? Speaking of stuff, stash it in one of the handy compartments on the in- or outside.The bag is lined with a water-repellent fabric made from recycled PET bottles. And the bottom is made of water- and dirt-repellent festival tent material. The result: a bag that’s truly ready for whatever life throws at it.
The Iconic Boedelbak Tote Bag
Unbegun and Boedelbak, the Dutch market leader in trailer rentals, have joined forces to launch a product line made from retired trailer tarps. After years of loyal service, the iconic yellow-and-blue tarps are given a new purpose.
Material with a story
The tote bags are made from materials with a story. This can be transport tarpaulin or market stall covers. After the transformation into a sustainable tote bag, they’re ready for years of use.
Attention to detail
The tote bag is lined with water-repellent fabric and includes a compact inner pocket to store your valuables. The inner pocket is secured with a zipper.
Multifunctional
The tote bag features short handles and a longer shoulder strap. This way, it can be carried by hand or worn crossbody — perfect for when you're on the go.
Curious how we do it?
The Unbegun Tote Bag is proudly hand-made and entirely locally sourced.
The residual materials are cut to size using patterns. If necessary, they are still washed and redone by hand. One of Unbegun's seamstresses is Maartje. The former theater costume designer has been making bags for Unbegun for a number of years from her workspace just outside the city. Read her story on the page How it's made.
