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Kala Leather & Olive Wood Crossbody Bag
Kala Leather & Olive Wood Crossbody Bag

This stylish crossbody bag is ready to accompany you on all your adventures! Made from olive wood and leather with gorgeous stitching, the striking design includes "Olivewood" artfully stamped on the sides. Additional features include a beautifully embossed front flap; magnetic snap for secure closure; convenient interior zipper pocket and adjustable leather strap. Handcrafted by artisans with Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA), which celebrates ancient craft and wisdom through trade and improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine by bringing their goods and stories to market.

HANDCRAFTED IN WEST BANK

  • Materials: Leather, olive wood
  • Measures: 8"W x 8"H
  • Colors: Brown, natural
  • Care: Clean with a damp cloth, wipe dry

SKU: 2707130

THE MAKERS

Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) celebrates ancient craft and wisdom through trade—a nonprofit NGO that improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine by bringing their goods and stories to market.The goal: Equality and justice by creating sustainable and equitable business models with a better work environment for makers who work with olive wood, embroidery, mother of pearl, olive oil soap, felt wool, and recycled products.Established in 2009, BFTA became the first guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in the Middle East in 2015. Through trade relationships with organizations like Ten Thousand Villages, BFTA reaches new markets, doubling its sales in the past few years, and improving the quality of life for hundreds of artisans and their communities.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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