
Gathered from Wetlands
Kauna grows in the wetlands of Manipur. Once harvested, the reeds are cleaned and left under the sun until they become firm, warm-toned, and ready for the artisan's hand.
Made by Manipuri artisans using sustainable natural fibers. Designed for daily carry, thoughtful gifting, and a quieter way to choose handmade.


Kauna is a natural water reed from Manipur. It begins in quiet wetlands, dries under open sun, and becomes a bag only after patient hands shape it one row at a time.

Kauna grows in the wetlands of Manipur. Once harvested, the reeds are cleaned and left under the sun until they become firm, warm-toned, and ready for the artisan's hand.

Each row is built patiently, with the maker feeling the tension of the reed as the shape comes alive. A single bag can take days, because the weave has to hold beauty and everyday strength together.

The final piece is checked for shape, handle comfort, and small handmade details before it leaves our hands. That slower finish is what makes every Vyanmai bag feel personal, not produced.
Every bag begins as Kauna grass, a fast-growing water reed found in Manipur wetlands. No synthetics, no shortcuts. Just natural materials woven into something you can carry for years.
Read Our StorySourced from Manipuri wetlands sustainably
Each piece woven by skilled craftspeople
Crafted without plastic or harmful dyes using naturally sourced Kauna grass.
Crafted in limited quantities
Vyanmai pieces are built around material honesty, artisan work, and cultural craft instead of mass-market sameness.