Black & Orange Mandala

Isabella Bag

24cm x 33cm x 10cm

Cotton exterior and lining with one pocket inside
Metal Frame
Handwash
Leather short strap included
Suede Base


Our collections are inspired by Africa’s rich textile heritage. Every piece we craft celebrates bold patterns, vibrant history, and modern high fashion. 

Shweshwe is the South African fabric that’s got a little bounce in its step and a story that hops continents. It started with German settlers bringing indigo-dyed cloth to the Eastern Cape in the 1800s, with a nod to India and Europe’s textile empire. French missionaries then gifted some to Lesotho’s King Moshoeshoe I, and he turned it into a hit - some say “Shweshwe” mimics the swish of skirts or just honors the king himself. It’s cotton printed with neat circles, diamonds, and squiggles, thanks to copper rollers and a dash of dye magic. This fabric is a star in Xhosa and Sotho traditions, shaping dresses and wraps for big days, but it’s also a firm favourite for jackets, bags, or quilts that could double as art. Shweshwe links yesterday to today with every crisp, colourful inch.