Name: Traditional African Tote bag
Brand: Gitzell FairTrade
SKU: KE BAG-TDT-ZP
Price: 22.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Kenyan earth tone sisal tote bag with leather straps.

Person sitting on a bench with a striped bag and floral arrangement.

Fair trade handwoven sisal bag in brown, tan, and black.

Sustainable African tote with leather handles.

Original Kenyan woven tote, lined or open style.

Close up of artisan-made sisal carry-on or shopping bag.

Black and white Kenyan sisal tote with leather straps with flowers inside.

Handwoven black and white fair trade sisal bag.

Classic African tote in black and white earth tones.

Our founder, Zellipah, with her traditional market tote bag.

Please note: Unless a color drop-down is available, all items come assorted.

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Our fair trade, traditional African tote bag is handwoven in Kenya from durable sisal (cactus) fiber and finished with genuine leather straps. Offered exclusively in rich, deep tones: brown & tan (our Earth color way), and black & white (our monochrome color way). This timeless design is available in two styles: a lined and zippered version for secure everyday use, or an open tote without zipper and lining for flexible carrying.

Perfect as a beach bag, weekender, market tote, knitting caddy, grocery bag, or laptop carrier, this versatile tote combines artisanal craftsmanship with practical function. Ethically made to support artisan livelihoods and preserve traditional weaving techniques, each bag is a beautiful testament to sustainable trade.

Dimensions: diameter: 16"-18"; depth 12"-13"

Materials: sisal, leather

Material Details: Sisal is a sustainable renewable resource derived from the Agave plant, that is a 100% biodegradable alternative to plastic. As a natural fiber, it has properties similar to other eco-friendly materials like bamboo and hemp.

OPEN MSRP: $42.00

ZIPPER MSRP: $46.00

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Traditional African Tote bag

Traditional African Tote bag

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