Inès Bressand Akamae Bag - N.40 Pot Froissé

Inès Bressand is a Marseille-based designer working at the intersection of craft, material research and contemporary form. Influenced by natural materials and the ingenuity of traditional craft, her Akamae series of sculptural woven bags demonstrates an innovative approach to cross-collaboration. The collection originated in 2015 during a research trip to Ghana, where Bressand began working with master basket weavers in the Upper East region. The creative process was guided by hands-on experimentation, observation and direct material handling — fostering long-term partnerships with a community of skilled artisans.

Each bag is finely woven from locally sourced elephant grass, reflecting both technical complexity and the artistry of traditional weaving – balancing minimal and eclectic forms with a playful sensitivity. Due to the complexity of the designs and the technical knowledge and skill required to produce a bag, the production process requires experimentation, dedication and on-going collaboration with the artisans. The final assembly of each piece takes place in Bressand's studio in Ardèche, France, where the woven forms are shaped and completed by hand with vegetable-tanned French leather detailing. 

Pot Froissé is an asymmetrical bucket bag with a large handle.

Measures: 30cm high, 15cm width
Handles: 13cm 

Difference in shape, size and colour may occur, due to handmade nature of the product.