Woven Palm Leaf Shopping Bags

Description

The Palm Leaf Shopping Bag is handwoven from natural materials in Kampala, Uganda. Made with flexible palm leaf, they can be gently rolled or folded for easy storage. The bag’s large design fits over the shoulder for the perfect beach or work bag. 

Key Details:

🌱 Materials: Palm Leaf 
🌱 Dimensions: 35cm diameter | 40cm height | long handles
🌱 Colour: Natural Colour of Dried Palm Leaf
🌱 Tag & Story: Plastic-free tag including the story and handwritten signature of the maker
🌍 Origin: Handmade in Uganda, Africa

AfriBeads woven items are made from a local fibre taken from raffia, a type of palm leaf. The art of weaving is passed down between generations. 

AfriBeads are made by a group of 20 women in Kampala, Uganda. The women make products like this woven bowl to support their families, providing a solid income and the flexible work that they need. The women in Kampala run their own enterprise, making their own decisions together as a collective, working with fair trade principles. 

AfriBeads is a Fair Trader of Australia and all AfriBeads products are made following the WFTO 10 Principles of Fair Trade, ensuring that the women making the products are provided with a good income, good working conditions and are supported to build their business and support their family and community.

AfriBeads is a trusted wholesale supplier of fair trade ethical jewellery in Australia and is one of the most trusted African jewellery brands in Australia.