Upcoming Event : Virtual Shop-a-Long Featuring Ethiopian Leather Bags…and a GIVEAWAY!!
Is there anything better than a beautiful, sturdy, well-constructed leather bag? Possibly … but we can’t think of anything right now and we sure do love these beauties!
All of the leather bags found in the Hope Artisan Collective are made by artisans we work with in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. If you’ve stopped by our booth during a trade show, you’ve had the pleasure of running your hands over … and occasionally sniffing … one of these gorgeous bags (don’t be ashamed - they smell incredible!). The climate in Ethiopia is perfect for making some of the most beautiful leather in the world, and these bags prove that point.
Today, we’re reminding you about these lovely artisans and organizations … to refresh your memory and make sure you are properly excited when we tell you…
we’re giving away one of these gorgeous bags!!
That’s right - free … complimentary … on the house.
Can you believe it!?!? We’ll give you the scoop on how to win shortly. But first, let’s talk about these organizations.
Darago
This organization, founded by brothers Chernet and Sisay, creates stunning bags with unique design features, making them stand apart from other bags.
Named after their Grandfather, “Darago” translates to “going far” … and we couldn’t agree more! In a recent interview, Chernet described the creative process of designing new bags as “looking into your own imagination”. What a wonderful perspective!
If you missed our Q&A with Chernet, you can read more about the organization by clicking here.
We love the darker contrasting etched leather and the option to carry this bag two different ways!
Alabaster leather and clean lines … simply stunning.
Sammy ethiopia
Sammy’s bags have been a staple in the Hope Artisan collective for years and customers return season after season to see the latest designs. Made with buttery full grain leather and lined with hand-stamped linen, these bags are as beautiful as they are functional. Anyone working for Handspun Hope will tell you - this leather ages beautifully and becomes more supple over time.
with clean lines and minimalistic style, there is an artistry to these bags. Be sure to read our Q&A with sammy himself to learn about our partnership with him and his team.
To celebrate these talented artisans, we’re hosting an online Shop-a-Long!
Join us Thursday, July 23rd, at 7pm CST.
We’ll host an intimate get-together via Zoom where we’ll show off these beautiful bags, help you see the scale of each piece and talk more about these amazing artisans.
But…that’s not all! we’ll be giving away a bag during the event!
Want to know how to enter to win? All you have to do is register for the FREE event and show up during the Shop-a-Long. That’s it! The winner will be drawn at random from the list of registered attendees. YOU MUST BE ON THE ZOOM CALL TO WIN!
