Did you know your purchase helps break the cycle of poverty? The mothers who handcraft your bag earn Fair Trade wages, annual profit dividends, and access to a retirement fund through the Bangladesh Project. Following the 1971 war that led to widespread poverty and disease in Bangladesh, Saidpur Enterprises was founded in 1976 to support mothers of malnourished children by employing them to produce jute handicrafts. Today, the project empowers artisans by connecting them to the global Fair Trade market while also offering literacy classes, nutrition training, education on women's legal rights, and financial management support.
Dimensions: 13" wide, 18" high, 8" deep, 3.5" handle drop, with a 6" x 7" inside pocket
Natural Material: 100% natural golden jute fiber harvested in Bangladesh
Water-Resistant Lining: 100% polyurethane
Strong: Can hold over 100 pounds
Leather Straps: Reinforced by antique nickel rivets