A handmade bag crafted out of raffia and leather in Madagascar. Our Ahitra design comes in a variety of colors including natural, black, orange, light green, red and forest green. The bag is adorned with a multicolored blocks pattern.

This handbag is a standing and expandable handbag that features reinforced leather corners, leather handles for easy carrying, a drawstring closure to secure bag contents, one interior pocket inside of the bag in addition to the main storage area for coins or smaller items.

Many customers love our raffia handbags and use them as a fashion accessory, beach bag, bag for festivals or any occasion where you want to make a statement!

Each style is available in three different sizes. Choose the bag that is the perfect size for you.

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Large Bag

Height: 12 inches - Base Length: 14 inches - Top Length: 17 inches - Top Depth: 9 inches - Base Depth: 8.5 inches - Strap Drop: 7.5 inches.

Medium Bag

Height: 11 inches - Base Length: 11 inches - Top Length: 16 inches - Top Depth: 6.5 inches - Base Depth: 6.5 inches - Strap Drop: 7 inches.

Small Bag

Height: 9 inches - Base Length: 9 inches - Top Length: 13 inches - Top Depth: 5.5 inches - Base Depth: 5.5 inches - Strap Drop: 7 inches.

 

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These bags are ecofriendly and primarily made out of Raffia palm fibre and colored used vegetable-based dyes. Madagascar is home to the raffia palm where these bags are made by local artisans in a sustainable manner.  Every purchase helps empower the skilled African artisans that we partner with. 

Since every bag is handmade there may be slight and subtle variations in color, pattern and size from bag to bag. This is what makes every bag unique and true piece of African art.