A SET OF HANDMADE HAND BAGS MADE FROM MAKENGE ROOTS WITH LONG ADJUSTABLE STRAPS
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HANDMADE CLUTCH MAKENGE AND MUKULWANI GRASS HANDBAGS MADE IN ZAMBIA
Stylish medium sized handbags made from makenge roots and mukulwani grass - for everyday use with long straps in multi colours
These beautiful handbags are a collectors unforgettable items, made by indigenous Zambian villagers, they look amazing on any outfit.
Makenge roots are derived from the Western Province of Zambia and are mainly made by the Mbunda tribe. The roots of the makenge tree are uprooted, and the fibers used to weave the baskets or in our case, the handbags, after applying various dyes as required.
The makenge tree is very versatile in that the remaining roots multiply themselves to form some more roots which makes the tree harvestable for a long time.
The makenge products are very strong and resilient. Making them long-lasting beautiful ornaments.
The Mbunda villagers depend on the weaving of baskets and related products for their livelihood and as such, this becomes their only income earning venture that helps them support their children and other family members.
Your purchase of this item will go a long way to supporting the underpriviledged weavers of Western Province as these items are directly sourced from them.
