Product Details
• Exterior: Authentic Mudcloth Fabric, wooden handle and leather
• Interior: Fabric lining
• Inner pocket
• 9.5”H, 6.5”W, 14.5”L
• Leather Label
• Adinkra brass pendant
• 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, Bogolan is worn by hunters, serving as camouflage, as ritual protection and as a badge of status. The use of the mudcloth in this piece brings out a contemporary yet an African fashion style.
The base of the bag is about 14.5 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.
Product Details
• Exterior: Authentic Mudcloth Fabric, wooden handle and leather
• Interior: Fabric lining
• Inner pocket
• 9.5”H, 6.5”W, 14.5”L
• Leather Label
• Adinkra brass pendant
• 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, Bogolan is worn by hunters, serving as camouflage, as ritual protection and as a badge of status. The use of the mudcloth in this piece brings out a contemporary yet an African fashion style.
The base of the bag is about 14.5 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.
ColorBrown
MaterialBogolan/Mudcloth, Leather
To United States
5–11 business days
Cost
$36 single purchase · $18 multiple purchases
TrackingFull tracking provided via Africa Creates Ship dashboard
Duty & taxBuyer is responsible for local import duties
Returns are accepted within 15 days of delivery for items that are unworn and in original condition. Contact the seller or Africa Creates support to initiate a return. Africa Creates Buyer Protection applies to all orders.
At Africa Creates, we do not believe in the myth of predefined sizes. Each body is different and deserves an outfit just as unique. Therefore, to use this guide, we recommend using your measurements in inches (as explained below) rather than the "4 to 22" sizes.
From there you can select the corresponding international size for your order, and each seller will then be able to make sure to send the PERFECT fit for YOU!
How to measure ?
Collar size
Measure around the neck at the neck.
Chest size
Measure around your bust where it is wider by placing the tape measure under the arms and over the shoulder blades.
Waist size
Measure in the hollow of the waist.
Hip size
Keep your feet together and measure the widest part.
Crotch tower
Measure the top of the crotch up to the ankle bone.