Handbags and Totes

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautifully simple petite tote from thick, tough elephant grass. Leather handles add style and comfort. Bolga baskets can be easily wet down and reshaped, and can be used and enjoyed for years on end.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass and leather*
• Approx. 15"L x 4"W x 11"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautifully simple petite tote from thick, tough elephant grass. Leather handles add style and comfort. Bolga baskets can be easily wet down and reshaped, and can be used and enjoyed for years on end.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass and leather*
• Approx. 15"L x 4"W x 11"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautiful shopper from thick, tough elephant grass. Leather handles add comfort when carrying and elevate the shopper's style. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass and leather*
• Approx. 16"L x 7"W x 18"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation in color and pattern may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautiful oversize shopper from thick, tough elephant grass, with leather wrapping the handles for increased comfort. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years. It's the perfect beach bag or farmer's market tote!

Details:

• Made from natural elephant grass and leather
• Approx. 20"L x 11"W x 21"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation may occur

Our chic open-top Empress bag highlights the pristine beauty of natural sisal fibers through the contrast of dyed black accents and black leather handles. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Rural Kamba women excel at weaving the tough fiber into stylish accessories prized around the world.

Details:

• Made from dyed sisal and leather*
• Approx. 22"L x 15"W x 15"H (22"H to top of handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a natural handcrafted item, slight variation in color and pattern may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave our chic Wavinya Tote in blue and khaki from tough sisal fibers. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open-top purse.

Details:

• Made from dyed sisal and leather*
• Approx. 16"L x 10"W x 10"H
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, slight variation may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave our chic Isla Tote in blue and khaki from tough sisal fibers. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open-top purse.

Details:

• Made from dyed sisal and leather*
• Approx. 16"L x 11"W x 10"H
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave these beautiful and durable shoppers from thick, tough elephant grass. Expertly woven and finished with a soft all-natural, dye-free leather handle, Bolga shopper baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass and leather
• Approx. 16"L x 8"W x 18"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, design may slightly vary

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave these beautiful and durable shoppers from thick, tough elephant grass. A popular choice among green shoppers, busy mothers and picnic planners worldwide, Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 8"W x 18"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, design may vary slightly from item pictured

Kenyan weavers put their talent to work to bring you this gorgeous handbag woven from natural banana leaf fiber, finished with a zippered leather top and strap. Each bag is generously sized and features an adjustable strap to make this purse adaptable to many body types.

Details:

• Made from sisal and banana fiber with leather handles*
• Approx. 12"H x 10"W (strap is 42" long)
• Handwoven in Kenyan, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item with natural materials, color variation may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these chic handbags from tough sisal fibers dyed in a lush green. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles and a loop and toggle closure finish this simple yet stylish purse.

Details:

• Made from dyed sisal and leather*
• Approx. 12"L x 7"W x 10"H (top of bag) 18"H (top of handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handmade item, color may vary

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these chic handbags from tough sisal fibers. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles and a loop and toggle closure finish this simple yet stylish purse.

Details:

• Made from sisal* and leather
• Approx. 12"L x 8"W x 9"H (not including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a natural product, slight variation may occur

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass, dyed a gorgeous deep midnight blue. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond, this shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass* and leather
• Approx. 16"L x 8"W x 18"H (not including handles)
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Kenyan artisans put their expert weaving skills to work to bring you this down-to-earth woven palm fiber shopper. A leather trimmed top and handles add style and durability. This traditional and all natural bag is the perfect accessory for shopping trips and beach outings!

Details:

• Made from palm fiber* and leather
• Approx. 20"L x 12"W x 13"H (top of bag) 18"H (including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a natural product, slight variation in color may occur

Kenyan artisans put their expert weaving skills to work to bring you this down-to-earth open top banana fiber tote bag. Woven from long strips of fiber extracted from banana palm leaves, each bag is naturally variegated, and also includes a handy flat bottom. A leather trimmed top and handles add style and durability.

Details:

• Made from banana fiber* with leather handles
• Approx. 10"L x 12"H (bag) 19"H (including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a natural product, slight variation in color may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave this from tough sisal fibers dyed in a beautiful deep blue and light khaki. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open-top purse.

Details:

• Made from sisal* with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 10"W x 12"H (not including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handwoven product, slight variation in color may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these vibrant handbags from tough sisal fibers. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish purse. This cute bag is perfect for summer beach trips!

Details:

• Made from sisal*
• Approx. 12"L x 8"W x 9"H (not including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass dyed a stunning cilantro green color. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond, this shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass* with leather handles
• Approx. 18.5"L x 11"W
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass dyed a stunning curacao blue color. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond, this shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass* with leather handles
• Approx. 18.5"L x 11"W
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass dyed in a gorgeous aubergine color. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond, this shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass*
• Approx. 18.5"L x 11"W
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass dyed in a gorgeous cherry red color. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond, this shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass*
• Approx. 18.5"L x 11"W
• Handcrafted in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these beautiful handbags from tough sisal fibers and soft wool. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open top purse.

Details:

• Made from sisal and wool* with leather handles
• Approx. 10"L x 8"W x 8"H (top of bag) 18"H (including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these beautiful handbags from tough sisal fibers and soft wool. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open top purse.

Details:

• Made from sisal and dyed wool* with leather handles
• Approx. 10"L x 8"W x 8"H (top of bag) 18"H (including handles)
• Handcrafted in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautifully simple petite shopper from thick, tough elephant grass, dyed in an array of citrus colors. Bolga baskets stand up to regular use and remain functional and beautiful for years. This is the perfect accessory for summer days!

Details:

• Made from elephant grass*
• Approx. 9"L x 8"W x 11"H (including handles)
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because each product is handmade, slight variations in color and pattern may occur

Talented basket weavers in Ghana's northern region weave this iconic handbag from thick, tough elephant grass, also known as veta vera grass. Soft leather is added to the handle and top for comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass with leather handles*
• Approx. 12"L x 3"W x 18"H (including handles)
• Handcrafted in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, each bag may vary slightly

Talented weavers in Ghana handcrafted this stylish and durable shopper from thick stalks of elephant grass, dyed in complementary hues of amaranth red and aqua blue. A perfect accessory from home to market to beach and beyond! This shopper has soft leather handles for added comfort.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 8"W x 18"H
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted product, slight variation in color/pattern may occur

Woven from milulu grass, a reed-like swamp grass, Iringa baskets are an indispensable utility item in East Africa and around the world. To extend the functionality of these durable baskets, artisans in Tanzania add soft leather handles and upper trim. The result is a stylish tote that you can count on using for years to come.

Details:

• Made from milulu grass with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 10"W x 11"T (20"T to top of handles)
• Handwoven in Tanzania, Africa

*because this is a handwoven item, variation in color may occur

Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave our chic Nyiva Tote from tough sisal fibers dyed in a beautiful navy and white. Sisal grows well in the semi-arid climate of eastern Kenya, and its spiky leaves contain long fibers that can be extracted for weaving. Leather handles finish this simple yet stylish open-top purse.

Details:

• Made from sisal* with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 10"W x 10"H (not including handles)
• Handwoven in Kenya, Africa

*because this is a handwoven item, variation in color may occur

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautiful all natural shopper from thick, tough elephant grass, with stripes woven in a deep navy blue. Woven loop handles complete the look. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass*
• Approx. 19"L x 7"W x 16"T
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly

Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this beautiful shopper from thick, tough elephant grass. Leather handles add comfort when carrying and elevate the shopper's style. Bolga baskets stand up to use and abuse and remain functional and beautiful for years.

Details:

• Made from elephant grass with leather handles
• Approx. 16"L x 7"W x 18"T
• Handwoven in Ghana, Africa

*because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly