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Handbags & Totes

Sisal, elephant grass, upcycled plastic, leather, raffia, & mudcloth... choose your favorite material in our selection of fair trade handbags and totes! Each bag is handmade by artisans in Africa.

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$88.00

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these open top handbags from tough sisal fibers and attach leather handles. Stylish and durable, the perfect addition to any wardrobe!

Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 12"H (to top of bag), 18"H (to top of handles)

Crafted from: Sisal, dye, leather

Made in: Kenya

About the Artisans:

In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!

$38.00

Talented basket weavers in Ghana's northern region weave this beautiful accessory from thick, tough elephant grass. Featuring a soft leather braided strap that secures the sliding lid, this purse is sure to become a staple accessory. 

Due to the handmade nature of this item, size and shape may vary slightly.

Dimensions:
Basket: 7"L x 7"W x 7"H
Handle: 22" drop

Crafted from: Elephant grass, leather

Made in: Ghana

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