This Zarah Juan Bag Lets You Carry Your Love for Books Everywhere

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(SPOT.ph) As much as bookworms want to carry physical books with them when going out, it's often impractical. While bibliophiles may be willing to shoulder the weight—back and shoulder pain be damned—there's only so much room in most bags for one (or two, if you really want to bring more). Don't worry, book lovers; though you can't bring your whole library on the go, you can express your enduring love for books with the cool Aklat Bag from Zarah Juan. The eye-catching bag, designed to resemble a stack of books, allows you to show off your passion for reading wherever you go.

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The local bag brand is known for its nostalgic and unique designs that capture and showcase Filipino culture and craftsmanship. Every piece is a head-turning work of art that evoke fond memories of the good old days. Zarah Juan collaborates with local weavers and artisans, and the case of the Aklat Bag is crafted with love and care by artisans from Paete, Laguna, weavers of Abra and Benguet, as well as Bulacan artisans. 

The Aklat Bag is exactly how you'd imagine: a box-shaped bag made of hand-carved wood, designed to resemble colorful books stacked on top of each other with intricate gold detailing and Filipino titles. The interiors are lined with inabel, a traditional handwoven fabric, from Abra. You can choose your preferred color palette when you order. According to Zarah Juan, the uniquely designed bag is the brand's way of encouraging and inspiring people to rediscover the joy of reading. 

Weighing about 1 to 1.3 kilograms depending on the wood, the Zarah Juan Aklat Bag comes with Benguet straps and a handle, allowing you to wear it however you like. It can even double as a stylish home decor piece when not in use. The spacious interior, which is easily accessible through a clutch opening, can carry your essentials in style, whether you're running an errand or going to a cafe to read books with friends.

Zarah Juan has a wide selection of eye-catching bags that weaves function and craftsmanship into Filipino culture, like the iconic Partyline Bag, Padyak Bag, Jeepney Totes, and even the Sorbetez Bag. They're perfect pieces if you want to elevate your wardrobe.

Where to buy Zarah Juan's Aklat Bag?

The Aklat Bag retails at P12,500 and is available online. Zarah Juan has pop-ups and spots around the metro, but their flagship store is on the second level of the Power Plant Mall. Doors are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 

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