{"title":"Tote bags","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"leather-bag-handbag-handmade-mudcloth-leather-bogolan-handmade-fabric-africa-tribal-designs-tribal-handcrafts","title":"AMANI TOTE BAG","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful handmade leather bag made from cow leather, sustainably sourced in South Africa, finished off with the traditional bogolan, a handmade Malian cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Handbag is handcrafted and hand stitched with the highest quality finishes, Ykk zips and a practical, deep pocket inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect market bag, travel and everyday bag. Strong, durable, and made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note each bag is unique, and has slight coloring variations, Our leather range is all handmade and that is what we love about them! \u003cspan\u003eThis design comes in 2 colors, black and camel with different mudcloth variations ( brown or black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▲MUDCLOTH, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin strips of plain fabric are woven together into squares that are then stitched together. After the construction of the cloth, the fabric is then dyed in baths of leaves and branches. This process is used to bind the dye to the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fabric is then laid out to dry in the sun, after which beautiful patterns are intricately and carefully painted using a special kind of mud. The mud, collected from numerous streams and ponds and left to ferment over seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the mud dries, it changes colors, from dark brown or black to a gray color. The excess mud is washed off the fabric and the process is repeated many times. With each repetition, the affected area becomes darker. The unpainted areas are treated with a bleaching agent, turning the natural yellow color brown. After sun drying for a week, the fabric is washed off and leaves the characteristic white pattern on a dark background.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production process is long and tedious yet the finished product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is indeed a work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach leather creation has been designed by us and made by a local Artisan from Zimbabwe. Together we create designs and support his production. By creating small jobs, we hope to empower and support small scale artisans in Africa, encouraging their creativity and supporting their small businesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Genuine cow leather product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Malian mudcloth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable nylon YKK zips with zip pocket inside\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable leather strap with antique brass fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 Liter capacity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 45cm x Height 30cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jodi jade smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32977002037307,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/1875\/1547\/products\/IMG_0962edit.jpg?v=1587387379"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/1875\/1547\/collections\/collection_TOTE.jpg?v=1588952537","url":"https:\/\/makembaboutique.com\/collections\/tote-bags\/mud-cloth-handmade.oembed","provider":"Makembaboutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}