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Camel Brown Mara Backpack

$98.00 Save $-98.00

For our new Mara Backpack, we've created a modern looking way to be hands-free. Its relaxed design has the ease of a traditional backpack but without all the bulk. Perfect for urban adventures, our handmade backpack is thoughtfully functional with elevated detailing. 

  • Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
  • 100% Heavyweight cotton canvas
  • Generous main compartment
  • A zippered exterior stash pocket for easy access to your necessities
  • Adjustable leather straps for more comfort
  • Vegetable Tanned leather sourced from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries for straps and trim
  • Three interior snaps to secure the body of the bag when loaded
  • Interior zipper pocket to keep those smaller items secure
  • YKK Zippers
  • Signature Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
  • A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front
  • Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya
  • 22.5” H x 15” W x 3” D
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
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Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack
Camel Brown Mara Backpack

Sea Green Afridrilles

$80.00 Save $-80.00

Espadrilles are a wardrobe essential, so it's worth investing in ones that you'll love year after year.  Our Afridrilles are made from 100% East African cotton with a vulcanized rubber lining and a jute rope core. As the weather begins to transition to fall, you want a shoe that will move along with you.

  • Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
  • Materials: East-African cotton / genuine Kenyan leather, traditional jute soles with vulcanized rubber for durability
  • Hand-printed lining with our Ubuntu tribal pattern
  • Hand beaded signature tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
  • Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya!
  • Sizing: True to size. Not available in wide sizes.
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles
Sea Green Afridrilles

Hibiscus Red Nairobi Tote

$72.00 Save $-72.00
The Nairobi Tote is our ultimate go-to bag. Handmade by working Mums, this bag is the perfect size to carry all of your essentials. Now available in new Fall colors!
  • Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
  • Heavyweight 100% cotton canvas
  • Vegetable Tanned leather from one of Kenya's finest & oldest tanneries for straps and trim
  • The roomy main compartment has an interior divider which allows your notebook or 13" laptop to be separate and secure from the rest of your items. 
  • Interior back zipper pocket featuring custom tonal hand-screened tribal print & YKK zipper closure to secure smaller items
  • Magnetic snap closure
  • A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front
  • Hand beaded tab made by our Maasai Maker Mums
  • Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya 
  • 13" H X 14" W  X  4.5" D 
  •  9" strap drop

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          Midnight Blue Love Crossbody

          $60.00 Save $-60.00
          The 'Love' Crossbody offers an easy, hands-free way to carry just the essentials for day or evening - small wallet, keys, phone, lipstick. It also features a hand-beaded message which has united and transformed lives in the Ubuntu community in Kenya. Updated in our warm color palette, this will be your go-to bag. 
          • Handmade in Maai Mahiu, Kenya
          • Heavyweight 100% cotton canvas
          • Vegetable Tanned leather from one of Kenya's oldest tanneries for strap and trim
          • Tonal 'Love' detail and custom tab, hand-beaded by our Maasai Maker Mums
          • A symbolic 36° diagonal stitch which represents our factory location in Kenya is located on the front
          • Zip-top closure using YKK zippers
          • Custom hand-screened tribal print lining
          • Interior back flat pocket 
          • Every product supports meaningful, full-time employment in Kenya
          • 10" W X 6.5" H
          • 25" adjustable strap 
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          Midnight Blue Love Crossbody

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          CUSTOM AFRIDRILLES

          We've partnered with Zazzle to enable you to design your own pair of Afridrilles! Choose from dozens of patterns, colors and linings to make a one-of-a-kind pair: Custom Espadrilles

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