Rafiki canvas bag | Green
- Material: Cotton
- Colour: Green
- Size: One size
Handmade in Kenya
SKU: 11517Rafiki means friend in Swahili. It is a perfect school bag, shopping bag and also a perfect companion for a long weekend trip due to its size and versatility: Rafiki can be carried as a backpack, shoulder bag or handbag.
Green Rafiki bag is not afraid of a downpour, the fabric is sturdy water-repellent canvas and the sole is made of a car tire's inner tube. Both the rubber bottom and the metal loops on the handles are made of recycled materials.
Rafiki bags are made by fair trade workshop Bombolulu. Located on the coast of Kenya in the city of Mombasa, this fair trade workshop employs and trains disabled people. All the profits are used to produce important items such as wheelchairs and crutches for those in need.
Size: height 34 cm, width 23 cm, length 52 cm
Materials: Cotton fabric, rubber sole, brass loops
Each Mifuko product carries the name of its maker.
Handmade
At Mifuko, we are proud to offer handmade products crafted by talented artisans from rural communities in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. By choosing Mifuko, you are supporting Fair Trade principles and helping these skilled artisans earn a better livelihood while preserving local craft traditions.
As a certified member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), we are committed to putting people and the planet first in everything we do.
Each Mifuko product is unique and carries the name of its maker.
Radically sustainable
We at Mifuko have been radically sustainable from the beginning, striving for sustainability in everything we do. We are determined to be a part of building
a better, sustainable future. We want to contribute to solving the issues humanity faces, such as poverty, gender inequality, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
The story of two friends
Mifuko was founded in 2009 by two Finnish designers. From the start their mission was to bring joy to customers while improving the welfare of women in rural areas of Africa.