Wicker Wings

attan, a fast-growing and sustainable plant, and finished with Italian vegetable-tanned leather that has a low environmental impact. The brand's signature piece, the Fan bag, exemplifies their sculptural and elegant aesthetic. Wicker Wings also embraces a social mission called the Bag for Bag mission, donating bags filled with reading books and personalized notes to children for every purchase, making giving back personal and interactive. The brand has expanded its product range to include phone pouches and cardholders made from leftover leather, maintaining a commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.

Philosophy

Wicker Wings operates on the philosophy of 'Know the story, Understand the Process,' emphasizing transparency in craftsmanship and honoring traditional wicker weaving passed down through generations. The brand integrates family heritage, social impact, and sustainability into every product, aiming to change perceptions of wicker as a modern, stylish material while supporting female artisans' financial independence.

Sustainability

Materials: Uses high-quality rattan, a fast-growing and replenishable plant, for the wicker component. Leather parts are made from Italian vegetable-tanned leather using tree bark and flowers, which have a lower environmental impact. Production: Bags are handmade in a small village in Indonesia by female artisans, supporting their financial independence. Leather finishing is done in the UK by local craftsmen with decades of experience. Waste reduction: Phone pouches and cardholders are produced using the remaining 15% of leather left unused from the bags. Social mission: The Bag for Bag mission donates bags filled with reading books and personalized notes to children for every bag purchased, fostering education and community support.

Founders

James Yu, Background: British national born July 1992, graduated from the University of Liverpool, co-founder of Wicker Wings, oversees product development and craftsmanship processes.. Belinda Wong, Background: British national born August 1983, co-founder of Wicker Wings, involved in brand vision and social mission inspired by family heritage.

Background

Founded in 2014 in Manchester by siblings James Yu and Belinda Wong, Wicker Wings was inspired by their grandmother's basket-weaving craft in China. The brand combines traditional wicker weaving techniques with contemporary design and sustainable materials. Bags are handmade in Indonesia using rattan and finished in the UK with Italian vegetable-tanned leather. The company has grown into a worldwide brand, expanding its product line and maintaining a strong social mission to support education and female artisans in rural Asia.

History

Wicker Wings was established in 2014 after James and Belinda discovered their grandmother's history of weaving wicker baskets to support her family in China. They spent a year researching and developing a modern wicker handbag that honors this legacy. Since launch, the brand has focused on handmade quality, sustainable materials, and social impact, including the Bag for Bag mission. The brand re-launched with refined products and craftsmanship, collaborating with experienced Liverpool leather craftsmen. Over time, Wicker Wings has expanded its offerings and global reach while maintaining its core values.