Bamboo Trading Company's Club Bags are hand made by artisans in the state of Uttar Padesh in India.This region of India is one of the poorest of poor.The families that work with Bamboo Trading often support 4-5 family members and are landless laborers who are otherwise employed only during the sowing and harvest seasons. Each Club Bag purchased helps to lift a family out of poverty. Every Club Bag made makes a difference in their lives.

These ClubBags are hand embroidered and beaded by the women in individual homes.The women can make 4-5 Club

Bags a day. Once the Club Bags are embroidered, tailors stitch them. Each tailor is encouraged to keep an apprentice that can learn the skills and become self-sufficient. After the stitching is completed, the bags go to the finishing department, where the bags are inspected, labeled and packed. Most workers have no formal training and depend on each other to learn the skills needed.

Bamboo Trading Company workers have hygienic surroundings, medical assistance and in some cases fees for children's education. They also have access to interest free loans for a home repairs, elder care, medical needs and marriages (in India a big family expense).

The Club Bag Collection now supports almost 1000 people from the poorest sections of India. The hope is that the Bamboo Trading Company can continue to help break the cycle of poverty by providing work and hope to these  artisans and their families..... stitch by stitch, bead by bead.

Add a touch of uniqueness to your style with this Bamboo Trading Company Club Bag. It features a 4.5" x 7.5" rectangle shape, roomy enough to fit any size cell phone, small wallet and other small items. It also has a side secret pocket with a zip closure and a crossbody strap handle. It is made of 100% polyester, and features beautifully handcrafted, embroidered beadwork, available in many different themes and styles, giving it a casual and stylish look perfect for any occasion. This bag is a must-have for any fashion-forward woman who loves to stand out from the crowd.

See pictures for strap length, scale of the bag's design, and beadwork specific to this listing. Color of strap, back of bag, and bag interior are matching and coordinates with the beadwork. Email me with any questions.

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