Fair Trade Asha messenger bag in black, red, and white

Asha messenger bag – black & orange

Name: Asha messenger bag - black &amp; orange
SKU: 10 IND 01 bkor
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$ 20.00

These great messenger bags are made to last. Handwoven by Dayanand Handloom Group. Named in honor of Asha who, before her death, was the main person to sew these bags after the woven panels were finished.

In stock

SKU: 10 IND 01 bkor Categories: Back to School, Bags, church supplies, Everyday Fair Trade, Fashion forward, Gifts, Gifts for travelers, Gifts under $25, India - Dayanand Hand Loom, Men's, Overcoming Disabilities Tags: hand woven, handloom, handweave, handwoven, Hansen’s Disease, hansens, loom, messenger, messenger bag, weave, woven

Description

Handwoven on looms, incredibly sturdy, and in your school colors. This is the bag equivalent to your favorite jeans. Asha messenger bag was proudly created by Dayanand Hand Loom Group in India. As a result of stigma and permanent disabilities, this group of beautiful people are often refused jobs. However, a master weaver taught others how to weave amazing textiles to provide a sustainable income. Dayanand is a Hindi word meaning “kindness” or “joy”, reflecting the spirit of this amazing group. Strap length is 40″, drop is 20″.