Clutches

Why you'll love it: This neutral, all-purpose clutch is perfect for date night out or use it as a make-up bag or all-purpose ball to organize all of your essentials. 

How it's made: The fabric is handwoven using traditional weaving looms, and then sewn onto the bag. It has a detachable leather handle strap. 

This bag measures roughly 10.25” L x 6.5” H x 2.5” W and will easily fit your phone, wallet, and other essentials.

Custom design with Artisans Thrive and WfE.

Made for you by: Young women part of the Weaving For Empowerment Group started by The Small World. Many of the women have come from the hill and mountain areas for school and job opportunities to provide for themselves and their families. 

Your purchase supports: Skills training for these women in Nepal. 

Why you'll love it: All your essentials fit perfectly into this leather foldover clutch, whether in your day-to-day or for an evening out. 

How it's made: Made with leather and lined with a grey + white striped interior. All products are handmade using handheld cutting tools and industrial sewing machines. Exclusive, custom design for Artisans Thrive by SutiSana.

This bag measures 5.5″ H and 9” W. It unfolds to open, and closes with a zip and a magnetic snap to hold the fold in place. 

Made for you by: The artisans of SutiSana, survivors of prostitution in Bolivia.

Your purchase supports: Artisans receive sewing training, a monthly salary, medical and retirement benefits. The stable monthly salary which includes all legal benefits, allow each woman to provide for her children, and increase her financial stability and growth. 

Why you'll love it: Looking for a chic hands-free way to carry all of your favorite things? Well the leather Rachel wristlet is the perfect on-the-go wristlet to meet your needs. 

How it's made: 100% genuine leather exterior with lined cotton interior. Features lined interior with zipper pocket and 2 card slots for storing your ID and credit card. Holds a phone as large an iPhone 7+.

Dimensions: 5.25’’ h X 9’’ w

Made for you by: Artisans in Ethiopia part of ethical brand, ABLE. 

Your purchase supports: Fair wages and skills training for artisans in Ethiopia. 

Why you'll love it: This leather clutch is perfect for an evening out. It features a durable flap, which can be secured in the front, an interior zipper, and a slot for cards and money. 

How it's made: This bag is handmade with ethically-sourced leather, brass pieces, and canvas.  It measures 9.5" x 6".  Available in camel or black.

Treat with any reputable leather treatment/protectant or lotion to clean, remove scuffs, and protect from elements.

Made for you by: Made by a Kenyan cooperative that not only offers boutique quality designs but seeks to continually employ and train local artisans and pay them a fair living wage. 

Your purchase supports: The purchase of this bag also provides support to local disadvantaged children within an orphanage while employing artisans living within the largest slum in Nairobi.

Why you'll love it: This wristlet clutch features the traditional woven Nepalese dhaka in pink and black finished with black leather at the bottom. Perfect for carrying your essentials!

How it's made: The fabric is handwoven using traditional weaving looms, and then sewn onto the bag and finished off with handcrafted leather; inside zippered pocket for smaller items. Finished off with a label instead of Weaving for Empowerment, the makers. Folded, clutch measures roughly 7” tall and 8.5”; unfolded it measures roughly 10”.

Made for you by: Young women part of the Weaving For Empowerment Group started by The Small World. Many of the women have come from the hill and mountain areas for school and job opportunities to provide for themselves and their families. 

Your purchase supports: Skills training for these women in Nepal. 

Why you'll love it: The Maria Clutch is a fashionable clutch, perfect accessory for endless occasions. 

How it's made: Made out of repurposed huipiles from Chichicastenango and trimmed with leather. The huipil is the Mayan woman’s blouse and is an important part of her personal and village identity. Photos are representative only. Each piece is unique. Colors will vary slightly.

Made for you by: Guatemalan women who are part of Friendship Bridge’s Artisan Market Access Program. Friendship Bridge provides them with training designed to ready them to access new markets. Women also have access to microloans and life skills training. 

Your purchase supports: Fair wages for women and continued microloans and skills training for women in Guatemala.