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annalcg · Jun 30th, 2009, 03:48 PM

We’ve featured a few bags by Mad Imports, and they have done it again with this awesome Mad Imports Tusk Nairobi Handbag. Mad Imports is a one-of-a-kind handbag brand; they collaborate with artisans in Madagascar and Kenya, making handbags from only renewable materials. Furthermore, founder Laurel Brandstetter helps promote economic independence in poverty-stricken families by doing so.
This bag is so unique. It’s not like many organic items, which are carefully branded in order to emulate “the real thing,” or the un-organic product. No, this bag has a rough edge, but that roughness makes it interesting and noticeable. The bag is made of wool and sisal, an agave that yields a fibrous yarn, which meshes nicely with the white bone beads on the suede strap. The whole effect is utterly special, informal and chic at once. I’m personally really into organic things, but I’ve never brought that interest into clothing and handbags: maybe it’s about time I did. Buy through Shopbop for $100.

sesrup · Jun 30th, 2009, 06:41 PM

I admire the concept. Not really my style though.

Florasun · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:14 AM

I would carry that, but at my age people would probably mistake me for an aging flower-child.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:07 AM

glad its done the right way....

NagaJolokia · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:37 AM

I like the dark grey tone, corduroy-like lines, and quad shapes. That's it.

Jun 30th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#1
annalcg OP PurseBlog Intern Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 257	Mad Imports Tusk Nairobi Handbag We’ve featured a few bags by Mad Imports, and they have done it again with this awesome Mad Imports Tusk Nairobi Handbag. Mad Imports is a one-of-a-kind handbag brand; they collaborate with artisans in Madagascar and Kenya, making handbags from only renewable materials. Furthermore, founder Laurel Brandstetter helps promote economic independence in poverty-stricken families by doing so. This bag is so unique. It’s not like many organic items, which are carefully branded in order to emulate “the real thing,” or the un-organic product. No, this bag has a rough edge, but that roughness makes it interesting and noticeable. The bag is made of wool and sisal, an agave that yields a fibrous yarn, which meshes nicely with the white bone beads on the suede strap. The whole effect is utterly special, informal and chic at once. I’m personally really into organic things, but I’ve never brought that interest into clothing and handbags: maybe it’s about time I did. Buy through Shopbop for $100.
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Jun 30th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#2
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 659	I admire the concept. Not really my style though.
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Jul 1st, 2009, 12:14 AM	#3
Florasun Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,819	I would carry that, but at my age people would probably mistake me for an aging flower-child.
Florasun Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,819

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:07 AM	#4
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,739	glad its done the right way....
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Jul 1st, 2009, 08:37 AM	#5
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	I like the dark grey tone, corduroy-like lines, and quad shapes. That's it.
	__________________ 35 bags, 1 bag jewelry, 1 agenda/pic book, 1 coin purse, 1 wallet, 1 key chain, 1 money clip, and 1 business card holder in my collection.

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