Hand crafted , globally inspired bags. Made with 100% African cotton designed by Sankofa, printed in Togo, and made by Sankofa’s Women’s Co-op in Ghana benefiting HIV prevention programs in Africa.
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This gigantic bag will probably be the biggest bag you will own. It can fit a huge beach blanket, 4 fluffy pillows, or bags of goodies. The exterior is a hand-patched mosaic of African fabrics and the inside is made from water sachets from Africa that have been sewned together making a water resistant and very cool lining. It even has two huge pockets in the inside seams for your keys, cells, and valuables. Unique and durable, keep this bag in your car for all your outtings with style. 20"X22"X12"
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Exude your sense of style & consciousness while shopping, on the go, or trip to the market. Our Large recycled interior tote is lined with drinking water sachets from Africa that have been cleaned and sewn together to make the perfect durable water resistant lining. Sankofa's signature exterior fabric is made with 100% African Cotton designed exclusively by the Charity, printed in Togo, and hand sewn by the women of Sankofa in support of charitable efforts in Africa. 16"X18"X6"(Available in 5 Signature Patterns)
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This tote is the perfect notebook size with straps that are equally long enough to wear on one's shoulder, yet short enough to use as a hand carry bag. Lined completely with thick denim from vintage jean material sourced from West African markets. The tote is reversible. Therefore, you can have the option of wearing it with the vibrant global look or the more subtle denim, 2 bags in 1! Two interior pockets add a great accent for cell phone, notepads, or other keep sakes. Perfect as a bookbag, computer bag, or other compact needs. The perfect gift tote that is sewn exquisitely by our African Co-op. 14"X16"X 4.5"(Available in 5 patterns)
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Our Exotic Duffle bag is made with a tri-pattern combination of our signature African cotton prints. The interior of this super durable bag is lined made with durable vintage denim from retro vintage jeans sourced from African markets. Interior pockets and compartment makes this perfect for travel,baby, or leisure. 14"X17"X16"
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Hand-sewn pieces of African fabric makes the mosaic exterior of this functional basket-shaped bag. The interior is lined with multilpe layers of hundreds of drinking water sachets from Africa that have been cleaned and sewn into a water-resistant lining that can be wiped down to clean easily. This lite-weight yet structured basket bag is perfect for farmer's markets, weekend trips,on the go needs, or as household decor. 14"X29"
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This hand-quilted bag is completely lined with felt cushion throughout making it a sturdy messenger bag with added protection perfect as a school bag, ipad holder, or the many other things we like to stuff daily in our sacks. There are side pockets for your cell, and interior pockets as well. The strap is just the right length for a cross over shoulder bag. 11"X11"X4"(Available in 5 patterns)