Boxed Bag - Williams

£44.99

Structured Style & Ethical Craftsmanship

Discover a truly unique and versatile accessory with our Boxed Bag, meticulously handwoven from durable elephant grass by talented women in Northern Ghana. This distinctive bag features a strong, structured box-like shape, making it stand out from traditional basket bags. It's thoughtfully designed with a practical top handle, a secure flap closure with a simple loop, and versatile long straps that allow it to be worn on the side or as a mini-backpack.

Organised & Stylish for Every Adventure

Designed for those who appreciate both form and function, this compact yet spacious boxed bag is ideal for:

  • Structured everyday carry: Its robust shape is perfect for securely carrying your phone, wallet, small notebook, and other essentials, keeping them neatly organised.

  • Versatile wearing: The long straps allow for comfortable wear on your side (crossbody or shoulder) or as a mini-backpack, offering effortless adaptability for your day. The top handle provides a classic carry option.

  • Distinctive aesthetic: Its unique boxy silhouette, combined with intricate weaving patterns and the charming flap closure, makes a bold fashion statement.

  • Travel companion: Its compact size and secure closure make it an excellent choice for keeping your valuables close and organised during travel or city excursions.

  • Cultural connection: Make a conscious style choice that celebrates traditional Ghanaian craftsmanship and supports a powerful mission of women's empowerment.

Empowering Women, Sustaining Communities

More than just a beautiful accessory, your purchase of a Boxed Bag directly contributes to ASIGE's vital work. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing fair paid work and sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural women in Ghana. Every intricate weave helps empower these women, enabling them to gain financial independence, support their families, and build brighter futures.

Artisan Craftsmanship & Unique Details

Each Boxed Bag is a unique piece of art, showcasing the precise weaving patterns and the vibrant colours (or natural tones, like the one pictured) that reflect the creativity of our artisans. Made from sustainably sourced elephant grass, these bags are not only strong and durable but also eco-friendly. The distinctive structured shape, practical top handle, secure flap closure with its simple loop, and versatile long straps offer a perfect blend of modern functionality and traditional Ghanaian craftsmanship.

Size and weight

NB: All sizes and weights are approximate.

  • Width = 20cm
  • Depth = 14cm
  • Height = 25cm
  • Strap length = 80-140cm
  • Weight = 390g
Care instructions

Wipe clean only. Do not use soap or laundry detergent.

Spray with water to reshape woven products. Allow to dry naturally.

Keep away from open flames and fireplaces.

Leather handles - wipe with wet cloth only.

Shipping information

All products are shipped from the UK and take 2-3 business days to process.

We offer free shipping in the UK for orders of £100 or more. Below that, shipping is £5.99 for standard, or £9.99 for express.

For Europe we have a flat fee of £21.99 for shipping.

For other international markets the shipping fee is £23.99.

Empowering Women

Your purchase provides dignified, fair-paid work to talented women artisans in rural Ghana. This income empowers them to achieve financial independence, support their families, and build a secure future.

Investing in Education

You help send girls back to school, provide essential reproductive health education, and fund vocational training programmes for young people. Your choice directly breaks cycles of poverty through learning and opportunity.

Ethical & Sustainable

You support an organisation certified by the World Fair Trade Organisation that prioritises "people and planet first." Our products are handcrafted from natural, sustainably sourced elephant grass, reflecting an eco-conscious approach.

Community Development

Your support extends beyond individual livelihoods, fostering growth in entire communities. ASIGE's holistic programmes lead to improved health, education, and economic stability, creating a brighter future for all.

Fair trade

We are proud to be a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a recognised producer under Scottish Fair Trade, both of which verify our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices. Our membership was granted following a rigorous audit of our supply chain, confirming that the women in our weaving communities are the primary beneficiaries of every product sold.

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