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Whether you’re pairing it with a casual look, a boss power suit or a sparkling party outfit, a good bag goes a long way. Take a look at some amazing Black-owned bags that are giving us bag goals!
1. ZAAF Azamir Bag
Every wardrobe deserves a luxurious Azamir Bag. Why not treat yourself to an African handcrafted leather bag from ZAAF? Founded in 2014, ZAAF aims to economically empower African artisans as well as add a new perspective and standard of global luxury.
This handcrafted beauty comes available in black or forest green with vintage brown highlights. It features a top entry zipper, back zipper pocket, front zipper pocket for keys or small accessories, three interior pockets, and the ZAAF signature cow horn logo. The Azamir Bag is extremely versatile and can be resized using magnets on the side.
Dress it up for a night on the town with the girls or down with some jeans and sneakers for an elevated casual look.
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2. Jabu in Chalk by Khokho Collection
Sometimes all your outfit needs is the Jabu Basket Bag from Khokho! This cute bag is carefully handwoven from lutindzi grass — indigenous to Eswatini — and locally grown sisal fiber. Stay iconic by pairing your outfit with this signature bag that features an ecru leather lid, hand carved cow horn details and gold finished hardware. Furthermore, it comes with a fully lined interior that has a card pocket to fit all your essentials and boasts an adjustable shoulder strap.
Although natural wear may occur over time, it is worth noting that any variations in tone or texture are inherent to the unique materials used, emphasising the hand-dyed and handcrafted nature of the bag.
Khokho is a handbag and accessories company based in Eswatini that is committed to celebrating traditional techniques centred around human touch and connection. Khokho promotes a higher value for handcraft through fine workmanship and specialised design with an aim to advance the development of local artisans, while preserving the spirit of traditional craft.
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3. Ambi Olive bag from AAKS
Bag yourself this woven raffia bag from AAKS, handcrafted in Ghana. This small hand clutch is a chic show-stopping piece with a distinctive round base which gives it sturdiness. It also features a flap closure, a drawstring lining and a colourful leather tassel.
The Ambi Olive will fit all your small handbag essentials, and is perfect for year-round day-to-evening use adding that extra oomph to any outfit.
AAKS creates bags in styles that maintain the spirit and durability of their ancestral counterparts characterised by bright exuberant colours.
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4. Slingback Mini Bag, Onyx, from Ashya
Boost your confidence and style with this hand stitched adjustable slingback bag made with vegetable tanned cow leather and 14K gold plated hardware. Each bag is lined with organic cotton canvas and features one spacious compartment, one interior leather card sleeve, one key ring and one interior slip pocket.
The Slingback Mini Bag can be used for everyday essentials such as your phone, cards, keys, and more. Plus, each bag is paired with an adjustable and removable belt so you can sling it crossbody for a carefree look or remove the belt and wear it as a handheld top handle bag.
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5. Mini Langa Frame Bag In Paradise from Khokho
Care to make a statement? Let your bag do it for you! Shop this Mini Langa Frame Bag in Paradise and keep all eyes on you this season.
The Mini Langa Frame Bag features a hand-spun sisal which is intricately wrapped over a metal frame and comes finished with a leather handle. Made in Eswatini, the distinctive look of this bag is the result of hand weaving and specialised artisanal workmanship and is sure to turn all heads no matter what you pair it with.
Whatever you do this season, don’t forget to secure a statement bag that you can match with any outfit!
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