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Rwanda Tote (by Samuel Powers)
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Fabric from Kigali, Rwanda brought to you by traveler Samuel Powers.
"The fabric used in this backpack is called Kitenge. It is created by imprinting a wax-based pattern onto woven cloth. Women in Rwanda create beautiful, vibrant dresses and skirts out of the fabric while men often utilize it in shirts or to provide accents on suits. It is particularly visible on Sundays when the majority of the population attends Church. There is one road in the Kibagabaga neighborhood lined with churches -- the colors worn by people walking in and out in celebration are dazzling." —Samuel Powers
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- Limited Edition: Only 12 made
- Made in USA
- Fits a 15" laptop
- Passport pocket inside
- FREE returns
Traveler
Samuel Powers: Samuel took a week-long backpacking trip through East Africa using a combination of public buses, walking, and catching rides on the back of motorcycles. He started by hiking a volcano on the DRC border, then spent a night in a tree-house on an island in Lake Bunyoni. From there, he made it up to Kampala where he explored the major historical and cultural sites and explored Lake Victoria. He eventually found himself further north in Jinja where he went white-water rafting on the Nile River. He rounded off the trip with a 12-hour overnight bus back to Kigali...now that is a R'wanderer!
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- Dimensions: 13"w x 15"h x 8"d
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Volume: 25 liters
- Fits up to 15” MacBook and PC laptops
- Spacious main compartment
- Carry-on-compatible with all airlines
- Adjustable straps
- Exterior front pocket and interior passport pocket
- Soft cotton exterior and durable canvas interior with burlap accent pieces
- Drawstring cinch closure
- Side water bottle pocket
- Top carry handle
- Wipe clean with barely damp cloth and air dry
- Due to the handmade techniques used by each artisan, variations may occur, making each bag completely one-of-a-kind
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