Fold-Over Sling Bag – Xhosa

Our Fold-Over Sling Bag - Xhosa made from a 100% South African Cow Leather with a multi colour tribal design woven fabric on the back which folds over the front top half of the bag. The interior of this Sling Bag also lined with an original South African Shweshwe fabric for strength and style. The Fold-Over Sling Bag - Xhosa was also designed to limit theft and therefor has a durable metal zip and antique brass snap hook to secure all your personal belongings. The fold over and lock design helps to prevent someone digging through your bag. As well as another zip pocket at the back for smaller items. As a matter of fact all NAVA Apparel bags are handmade by local South African craftswomen.

Artist Inspiration: The Xhosa people a Bantu ethnic tribe of Southern Africa living in south-east South Africa. The name “Xhosa” comes from a legendary leader called uXhosa. There's also a theory that, prior to that, the name Xhosa came from a word meaning “fierce” or “angry” in some San language. The Xhosa Collection inspired by the strength and determination of Nelson Mandela who fought for the freedom of his people.
See our Xhosa Collections Here.

Shweshwe a printed cotton fabric widely used for traditional South African clothing. Manufactured in a variety of colours and printing designs characterised by intricate geometric patterns. Shweshwe described as the denim of South Africa. Traditionally used to make dresses, aprons and wraparound clothing. Shweshwe clothing traditionally worn by newly married Xhosa and Sotho women, known as makoti. Xhosa women also incorporated the fabric into their traditional ochre-coloured blanket clothing. Aside from traditional wear, shweshwe used in contemporary South African fashion design for women and men from all ethnic groups, as well as for making accessories and upholstery.

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