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African woven clutch purses
"Country Cloth" is a woven cloth made from strip weaving, native to Liberia and West Africa. Traditionally a male craft, women have been reviving the art over the past decades in Liberia. These are culturally rich, each unique to its maker and her story.
When you buy one of these handmade clutch purses, you are holding the hope of a woman in your hands and creating meaningful change for her future. You are holding her yesterday which is riddled with war, food insecurity, and unspeakable loss. You are holding her today which is filled with possibilities. Your purchase empowers her for a better tomorrow for herself and her children.
The Blama # 1 - cloth clutch purse
Weaver: Mbolowelle Blama
Ms. Blama is 35 years old, a single mother, and a weaving instructor within the Cooperative.
“Since I learned these weaving skills, I have been able to help my children with food and school fees.” ~ Ms. Blama
7 x 9.5 inch cloth clutch + zipper
FREE SHIPPING - please allow 2 weeks for order to arrive
The Blama # 2 - cloth clutch purse
Weaver: Mbolowelle Blama
Ms. Blama is 35 years old, a single mother, and a weaving instructor within the Cooperative.
“Since I learned these weaving skills, I have been able to help my children with food and school fees.” ~ Ms. Blama
7 x 9.5 inch cloth clutch + zipper
FREE SHIPPING - please allow 2 weeks for order to arrive
The Hawa - cloth clutch purse
Weaver: Hawa Bolay
Ms. Bolay is 57, a widow, and has two children.
“I am able now to weave my own cloths. I am happy and hoping to get good money to fix the house I live in with children. This weaving is now my husband”. ~ Ms. Hawa
7 x 9.5 inch cloth clutch + zipper
FREE SHIPPING - please allow 2 weeks for order to arrive
The Moinjama - cloth clutch purse
Weaver: Moinjama Ngobeh
Ms. Ngobeh is 30 years old with 5 children.
“I have benefited from the training and the small loan. I have the skills to make my own cloths. My husband is old and he is not able to fully help the family.” ~ Ms. Moinjama
7 x 9.5 inch cloth clutch + zipper
FREE SHIPPING - please allow 2 weeks for order to arrive
The Yassa - cloth clutch purse
Weaver: Yassa Konneh
Ms. Konneh is a 35 year old single parent of 3 children.
“I do this weaving for people who give [me] little money to get food for my children. I thank God for this skill”. ~ Ms. Yassa
7 x 9.5 inch cloth clutch + zipper
FREE SHIPPING - please allow 2 weeks for order to arrive