Meron
Meron Backpack
Spacious and beautifully handcrafted out of ethically-sourced suede, our Meron Suede Backpack is perfect for work, school, or travel. The roomy interior can fit your laptop, notebook, books, purse, and more! Additional pockets on the inside and front, plus a fun leather tassel, make this backpack as functional as it is stylish!
Your Impact:
This backpack is handmade by artisans coming out of poverty in Ethiopia. Our artisan group leader, Meron, provides them with the opportunity to learn a new skill and earn a living wage. Your purchase will help us provide purposeful work for these artisans.
Dimensions:
- 16" tall, 13" wide, 3.25" deep
Materials:
- 100% genuine suede with sheepskin leather tassel*
- Suede is sourced locally and ethically in Ethiopia
Details:
- Zipper closure at the top and on the front pocket
- Sheepskin leather tassel attached to the front zipper
- Zipper pocket on the inside
- Loop handle on the top
- Adjustable straps on the back
- There may be natural flaws or slight color variations in the suede
- *Our artisans in Ethiopia source leather/suede from animals that are first a product of the local meat industry, which contributes to a circular economy and ensures that no animals are hurt for the production of our products. Artisans use vegetable dyes to produce rich, vibrant colors that are both renewable and sustainable.
- Handmade in: Ethiopia
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Artisan group leader: Meron (scroll down to learn more about Meron and her artisans)
Where it's made
Ethiopia is an East African nation and has the lowest level of income-inequality in Africa and one of the lowest in the world. It is one of the poorest nations in the world, and its capital Addis Ababa is where we find stunning jewelry, handbags and other leather accessories all handcrafted by vulnerable women. We partner with artisan groups serving women overcoming extreme poverty as well as women infected with HIV/AIDS. Many products are up-cycled and repurposed out of bullet casings and other materials to create eco-friendly and beautiful products from past violence.
How it's made
One of our newest partners, Meron encourages and employs primarily women (80% of her team is female), giving impoverished women a chance to learn a new skill and provide a living wage with which to support their families. Meron supports her artisans additionally through in-house trainings on issues relevant to the women, encouraging all of the artisans to reach their dreams. Meron has a fabulous sense of design and brings a level of quality and workmanship uncommon in many countries. Her vision is to create high quality leather products ethically and efficiently, implementing sustainable fashion into her business model.