About Katko
Reducing Carbon Footprint
"One bag, but it can transform into dozens of different styles" – Katko not only helps you look better but also live greener.
This solution reflects a commitment to the environment. By reducing the need to purchase numerous handbags, users not only save money but also contribute to minimizing waste and lowering carbon emissions from production. "One bag, but it can transform into dozens of different styles" – Katko not only helps you look better but also live greener.
Katko is redefining the standards of handbag fashion: not just beautiful, but also smart and sustainable.
Preserve and Celebrate Local Culture
Katko is more than just a fashion brand; it is a bridge between the past and present, between cultural values and modern needs. With every product, Katko aspires not only to bring beauty but also to inspire the preservation and promotion of the nation’s precious heritage.
By blending time-honored craftsmanship with modern creative thinking, Katko doesn’t merely create fashion items; it imbues them with stories and cultural legacies.
One of Katko’s standout features is its application of lacquer techniques, boasting over 400 years of history, into handbag designs. The transparent bags are adorned with lacquered handles in shimmering metallic or deep red hues, offering a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary sophistication. These are not just accessories but works of art, reflecting a creative spirit deeply rooted in Vietnam’s cultural heritage.
Additionally, Katko takes pride in products crafted from raw silk and mulberry silk – hallmark materials of Vietnam’s traditional weaving craft. Remarkably, the silk is entirely handwoven on traditional looms and dyed using organic materials such as leaves, roots, and bark. Each piece is not only soft and elegant but also environmentally friendly, exuding a rustic yet refined charm.
Beyond this, Katko introduces a jewelry collection crafted from horn, finished with intricate lacquer work. Each piece is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans, ensuring every item is a one-of-a-kind creation. The fusion of natural materials with traditional techniques results in products that are both aesthetically captivating and rich in stories of craftsmanship and creative passion.
Empowering Women and Creating Economic Opportunities
In journey of building a brand, Katko not only focuses on creating unique fashion products but also aligns itself with a meaningful social mission: empowering women and providing economic opportunities.
With a 100% female team, Katko takes pride in fostering an equitable and sustainable workplace where members can showcase their craftsmanship and creativity while improving their quality of life. Notably, two of Katko's product lines are created by elderly farmers – individuals dedicated to rice farming who now find supplemental income through mulberry cultivation, silkworm farming, and silk weaving.
The craft of hand-weaving silk not only provides them with financial stability but also preserves the traditional values that have been passed down through generations. On rustic wooden looms, their calloused yet skilled hands weave soft mulberry silk fabrics imbued with love and pride. Each piece is not only naturally beautiful but also symbolizes the efforts of women and elderly rural artisans who have often been overlooked in the fast-paced modern economy.
Katko believes fashion serves as a bridge to build a fairer, warmer, and more sustainable community. When you own a Katko product, you not only receive elegance in every detail but also contribute to providing income and opportunities for women and elderly individuals striving to overcome economic challenges.
