Pemba Everyday Tote

Handwoven Kenyan Sisal Tote Bag - Fair Trade Everyday Carry

The Pemba Everyday Tote combines artisanal craftsmanship with purposeful design, handwoven by a women's collective in rural Kenya. Each bag represents a tangible investment in preserving endangered textile traditions while supporting communities navigating economic transition.

Artisan Craftsmanship & Heritage

Created by skilled women weavers, each Pemba tote begins with sisal fibers sourced directly from small-scale women farmers in the Machakos region. The labor-intensive process includes hand-processing raw sisal through traditional decortication methods, natural dyeing using low-impact fiber-reactive dyes, sun-drying under the East African sun, and meticulous hand-weaving that can take several days per bag. This entirely handmade process creates subtle variations that celebrate the maker's touch and ensure no two bags are identical.

Premium Materials & Construction

• 100% handwoven sisal fiber from sustainable Kenyan sources
• Nubuck crust leather straps treated with minimal chemicals
• Spacious interior perfect for daily essentials, groceries, or beach gear
• Sturdy construction with reinforced handles
• Natural color variations reflecting authentic artisan character
• Lightweight yet durable design

Versatile Everyday Essential

This generously sized tote transitions effortlessly from farmers' markets to office commutes, beach days to shopping trips. The roomy interior accommodates laptops, books, groceries, or weekend essentials while the natural sisal texture and leather accents add bohemian elegance to any outfit. Perfect for conscious consumers who refuse to compromise between style and sustainability.

Fair Trade & Social Impact

Your purchase directly empowers women artisans in rural Kenya, providing sustainable livelihoods and preserving traditional weaving skills at risk as younger generations move toward urban lifestyles. By choosing the Pemba Everyday Tote, you're supporting economic independence for women weavers and helping keep ancestral textile traditions alive. This tote carries more than your belongings—it carries stories of heritage, resilience, and community.

Specifications

Size: 12" x 11" x 4" (30 cm x 28 cm x 10 cm)
Material: 100% hand-dyed sisal, Nubuck crust leather straps
Origin: Handmade in Kenya by women's collective
Care: Wipe clean with damp cloth, avoid prolonged moisture, store in dry place

Due to the handmade nature of the Pemba Everyday Tote, slight variations in color and size should be expected, making each bag truly one of a kind.