Lori B. Tote

We’ve combined the classical beauty and tradition found in the handcrafted Bogolan cloths of the Malian people with natural vegetable tanned leather to create unique drum/bucket bags we’ve named Kedi.

One of the best known traditional African cloths, Bògòlanfini (bogolan), or “mud cloth", is a handmade Malian cotton fabric dyed using a process of fermented mud that dates back to the 12th century. It has an important place in traditional Malian culture and has, more recently, become a symbol of Malian cultural identity.

Although made and used by many Malian ethnic groups, the designs made by the Bambana people are the ones which have the most international recognition.

In the Bambara language, spoken

Designed in Kenya and made from the finest Kenyan leather, the Sanga is a contemporary handbag for the style discerning individual. The Sanga is more than just a bag to pack daily work essentials - its a fashion statement in the workplace. Who says we cannot find a way to express your style at work?

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Length: 18 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Height: 11 inches

Composition: 100% Cow Leather

Yebo Bag is a leather well fitted laptop bag. It has class, and it's essential for the dapper man. This handsome structured bag will help you carry things in style as it comes with 2 interior compartments. It has an outer pouch pocket for transporting documents with ease and 6 loops for pencils and pen. Carry Yebo bag by its top handle or wear it by its detachable strap. This cowhide leather laptop for men is all the motivation you will need to head to the office for work.

Material used: Cow-hide leather

Height: 13 inches

Top width: 16 inches

Bottom width: 18 inches

Handle height: 3 inches

Detachable strap: 26.5 inches

Classy Crafted Leather Handbag.

6” x 1” x 9.5” (inches); 0.65 kg.

Material: Cow hide leather.

Color: Dark brown.

Upgrade your bag collection with this spacious leather handbag. This charming piece of handbag is made from genuine leather and it absolutely fits all occasions. It comes with a zipper closure, an internal smaller zip compartment for the little items, an external zipper pocket for easy access to the essentials and independent slots for pen, phone and cards. It features a furry texture along the side that adds to the glamour of the product. The bag comes with a pair of sturdy and broad handles that allows you to carry your belongings with ease and comfort throughout the day.

● Material: Leather

● Color: Honey coloured tan

● Top handle Bag

Classy Handcrafted Leather Handbag.

Taking its creative inspiration from the lifestyle of the Afar people, the WAWI 2021 bag collection was developed in collaboration with two artists; Micheal Tsegaye and Isabel Tesfazghi. The Afar society represents a vivid example of the many African cultures passing through the turbulence of globalization while resiliently struggling to maintain their indigenous identities. Photographed by Micheal Tsegaye in 2019, the Afar man and women featured on the bags manifest originality and boldness embedded within the social fabric of the Afar society. Designed by Isabel Tesfazghi, the patterns accompanying the photograph stand for dynamic movements and spiritual connectivity.

Fashionable Leather Pouch.

Elegant in style and soft to the touch, the Kittony Ladies Handbag is versatile and suitable for all occasions.

Kittony Handbag:

An external slip pocket.

1 internal slip pocket.

1 internal zipped side-pocket.

1 main 13" zipped pocket.

Customization available for name personalization, alternative leather colour, leather print surface design and hair-on patterns.

composition: 100% cow leather.

It's made cow-hide leather. It's a luxurious bag designed with the intent to emulate quality and fineness. This handcrafted masterpiece has two inner side pouches, a side zipper pouch and a unique handle of both chain and leather.

Material used: Cow hide

Height: 9 inches 

Top width: 10 inches

Bottom width: 12.5 inches

Side width: 5 inches

Handle height: 10.5 inches

Taking its creative inspiration from the lifestyle of the Afar people, the WAWI 2021 bag collection was developed in collaboration with two artists; Micheal Tsegaye and Isabel Tesfazghi. The Afar society represents a vivid example of the many African cultures passing through the turbulence of globalization while resiliently struggling to maintain their indigenous identities. Photographed by Micheal Tsegaye in 2019, the Afar man

Introducing The Khaya Waistbag. A unisex limited edition capsule. A modern take on the fannypack using strong and structured lines to showcase a reinterpretation of traditional African aesthetics.

Printed vegetable tanned leather comprising of three African inspired custom graphics of which two were created especially for us in collaboration with artist Brian Tompkins.

The Encounter:

Deriving inspiration from the geometric shapes handwoven on traditional Kuba cloth, then taking those shapes and creating ones with softer and more curved lines, Multidisciplinary Artist, Brian Tompkins created an amalgamation between the Kuba shapes  and Bushmen drawings found in Southern Africa. 

And out of this amalgamation ca