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Rwanda Tote (by Isabelle S.)

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Traditional fabric from Kigali, Rwanda brought to you by traveler Isabelle S.

"Kigali is a beautiful hilly city, quite green and very clean. People are super nice and eager to tell you about their history, including the genocide. Rwanda does not allow plastic bags, so, unlike other African countries, there is no plastic flying around or laying on the streets.
Rwanda also has Umuganda (Kinyarwanda word for coming together with a common purpose), the national cleanup day, which is the last Saturday of every month."
—Isabelle S.

  • Limited Edition:  Only 15 made
  • Made in USA
  • Fits a 15" laptop
  • Passport pocket inside

Traveler

Isabelle S.:  Traveler Isabelle is a real Rwanda'rer.  She was on a mission with IOWD, International Organization on Women's Development. This organization's primary aim is to bring medical teams to repair rectovaginal fistulae in women, a horrific complication of vaginal deliveries with unrepaired tears. Their secondary aim is to repair urological conditions in children like hypospadias (the pee hole for boys is in the wrong place) or other conditions that can cause kidney failure when not dealt with early on in life.

 

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  • Stylish Design: Featuring a modern minimalist design that shows off a country’s culture through traditional fabrics, effortlessly complementing your style.
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  • Empowering Global Change: We're committed to making a difference in the world. Through our microloan program, a portion of every purchase goes towards empowering farmers, artisans, and small business owners in underserved communities. Your purchase contributes to positive, sustainable change.
  • Versatile for Any Occasion: From light excursions to heavy explorations, the tote adapts to your lifestyle. Time to meet the demands of your dynamic life.
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Your purchase helps to fund a microloan to a farmer, artisan, or small business owner in the country where the fabric is from. We’ve been able to support thousands of families and communities already and plan on thousands more with your support!

  • Dimensions: 13"w x 15"h x 8"d
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Volume: 25 liters
  • Fits up to 15” MacBook and PC laptops
  • Spacious main compartment
  • Carry-on-compatible with all airlines
  • Adjustable straps
  • Exterior front pocket and interior passport pocket
  • Soft cotton exterior and durable canvas interior with burlap accent pieces
  • Drawstring cinch closure
  • Side water bottle pocket
  • Top carry handle
  • Wipe clean with barely damp cloth and air dry
  • Due to the handmade techniques used by each artisan, variations may occur, making each bag completely one-of-a-kind

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