Sling Bag – Xhosa Tan

Our Sling Bag - Xhosa Tan Leather is made from a 100% South African Cow Leather with tribal design woven fabric on the front. Our Leather buffed, coated in oil and then burned through an ironing press to achieve the desired effect. Once in use, the oil disperses into the hide, softening the leather from the inside out. This creates a 2 tone distress appearance with a soft velvet touch.

The interior of our Sling Bag also lined with original South African Shweshwe fabric for strength and style. Additionally this Sling Bag - Xhosa Tan comes with an adjustable shoulder strap with brass buckle. Detachable brass snap hooks and durable metal zip slider. 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.
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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 aprons and 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 for women and men from all ethnic groups, as well as for making accessories and upholstery.

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