Product Details
Exterior: Authentic Mudcloth Fabric, wooden handle and leather Interior: Fabric lining
Inner pocket
9.5\”H, 6.5 W, 14 L
Metal Label
• Made in Ghana
Product Care
Protect from direct sunlight, rain, heat and harsh chemicals
• Clean with a soft dry cloth
Description
This bag is made from Bogolan also called mudcloth, wooden frame and leather. Bogolan or Mudcloth is a handmade Malian cotton fabric handwoven and traditionally dyed with fermented mud. It has an important place in traditional Malian culture and has, more recently, become a symbol of Malian cultural identity. In traditional Malian culture, the use of the mudcloth in this piece brings out a contemporary yet an African fashion style.
The base of the bag is about 14 inches in length with a width of 6.5 inches and a height of 9.5 inches from the base to the handle. The leather used for this bag is leather scraps mainly off cut leather from bag making factories in Europe which has been upcycled or otherwise reused to make this beautiful piece.
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