Name: Teke Bag - All Black
Brand: Threaded Tribes
Price: 90.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Teke Bag - All Black#african_fabric_ghana#

Teke Bag - All Black

$90.00

Color

Black

SUSTAINABLE CRAFT

The Teke Bag lets you carry your everyday essentials in a bold, artistic package. Designed after traditional carved Congolese masks, this bag can be worn in three ways: like a clutch, on the shoulder and around the waist. The Bag is ethically handmade from leatherette and features an organic leather strap.

Composition and care; to keep your bag looking its best, we recommend cleaning it with a dry soft cloth. Gently wipe down the surface of the bag with the cloth to remove any dust or debris that may have accumulated. Avoid using water or any cleaning solutions as they can damage the material. For the leatherette body of the bag, it is important to keep it away from heat and sunlight as they might cause the material to fade or discolor. If your bag gets wet, use a dry cloth to blot the moisture and then let it air dry naturally in a cool and dry place. As for the organic leather handle, it is important to avoid exposing it to water and moisture as it can cause the leather to become stiff and lose its natural suppleness. if the handle gets dirty, simply wipe it down with a dry soft cloth to remove any dirt or dust.

With proper care, your bag will continue to look as good as new for years to come. Invest in this elegant and durable bag today and enjoy its beauty and functionality for a long time

Wash at 30° / hand wash, iron on low heat.

Origin & history: Fugu (also called batakari for the sewn smock garment) refers to strip-woven cloth from Northern Ghana (notably among Dagomba, Mamprusi, Gonja, and other groups). Traditions recount influence from the Mossi/Moshie of Ouagadougou. Historically, smocks carried social and protective associations and, in some accounts, were worn in warfare or ritual contexts.

Technique & look: plain/warp-faced strip weaving on double-heddle narrow looms; sturdy cotton (sometimes with indigo) produces hard-wearing strips that are stitched and later tailored into the iconic smock silhouette. Patterns range from minimalist stripe layouts to richly banded indigo/undyed schemes.

How we source: we source fugu from the Upper West Region of Ghana and have worked with the same trusted weaver since 2018, ensuring continuity and quality.

All our fabrics are treated to resist dye and stay true to their colours for years.

Threaded Tribes is plastic free and committed to a full re-use of scraps.

This outfit was hand crafted in our Accra workshop using local fabrics with careful water usage and waste management.