Jungle Collection — Wild, Bold & Handcrafted
Step into the untamed beauty of the Jungle Collection, a striking range of handcrafted bags and accessories featuring lush, nature-inspired prints. Designed for adventurers and free spirits, this collection blends vibrant jungle patterns with soft, quilted textures, bringing a touch of the wild to your everyday essentials. From weekenders to totes and travel pouches, each piece is ethically crafted for style, functionality, and effortless exploration. Start with The Jungle Tote, our most-loved style.
The Jungle print, and where it came from
The Jungle print is one of CYC's most-loved patterns — layered palms, exotic blooms, parrots, and tropical foliage in a print that brings the outside in. It draws on a long tradition of tropical motifs in Indian textile design, blending Mughal-era flora with mid-century resort patterns. The result is bold but never garish; the palette stays in soft earth tones, deep tropical greens, and warm jewel notes.
Read the longer story of how the prints come together in our Reading the Prints field guide.
How to style the Jungle print
Jungle is a bold print — the kind that does the work in an outfit. Pair it with:
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Cream linen and white tops — the print takes centre stage against natural fibres.
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Denim and white — the print is the only pattern; everything else stays calm.
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Head-to-toe black — especially with velvet, the colours catch light against a dark base.
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Tonal earth shades (terracotta, sandstone, olive) — grounded styling that lets the print breathe.
Choosing between cotton and velvet
Who it's for
The Jungle print is the gift for the friend who's always travelling, the new mum reclaiming her own style, the partner who wears too much black and needs the bag to do the talking. It's been the entry-point print for hundreds of CYC customers — if you're not sure where to start, this is where most people do.
Care — keeping yours for years
Cotton Jungle pieces: machine wash cool, line dry, iron on low. Cotton softens with each wash. Don't tumble dry on high.
Velvet Jungle pieces: spot-clean with a damp cloth. Hang to refresh the pile. Avoid the machine, which flattens velvet over time. For a deeper clean, gentle hand wash on cold; lay flat to dry.
What to expect from handmade Jungle pieces
Every Jungle piece is handmade in Rajasthan. When our artisans hand-print, they lay carved wooden blocks dipped in dye, one impression at a time. You'll see small variations — a slightly thicker line, a touch of bleed, a colour that sank deeper into one weave than another. These are not flaws — they're the signature of real handcraft. Read more in our What is Hand-Block-Printing field guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motifs are in the Jungle print?
Palms, parrots, exotic blooms, and tropical foliage layered in colour and movement. The print blends Mughal-era flora with mid-century resort patterns — bold but never garish.
What's the difference between cotton and velvet Jungle pieces?
The cotton version is lighter, machine-washable, and designed for everyday carry. The velvet version is plush, deeper in pigment, and designed for slower travel or occasion use.
How is the Jungle print made?
Our Jungle pieces are printed by hand using carved wooden blocks dipped in natural dye, one impression at a time. Each piece is individually unique.
Are cotton Jungle pieces machine washable?
Yes — cotton machine washes cool, line dry. Velvet Jungle pieces require spot-cleaning to preserve the pile.
Which piece should I start with?
For most customers, The Jungle Tote (cotton) is the gateway — our most-loved cotton tote, 18×18 inches, machine-washable. If you want the heirloom velvet, The Jungle Tote in Velvet.
Do you do yoga bags and travel sets in this print?
Yes — the Jungle Yoga Bag (cotton), Jungle Velvet Yoga Bag, Jungle 3 Piece Travel Set, and Jungle Velvet 3 Piece Travel Set are all part of the family.
Where is it made?
Handmade by skilled artisans in small workshops in Rajasthan, India. Fair wage, ethical production. 10% of every purchase funds artisan welfare and seed-bank initiatives in the same communities.
✨ Embrace the spirit of the jungle—bold prints, artisan craftsmanship, and everyday adventure! ✨
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