Keza Braided Raffia Carryall

The Keza looks like it belongs to someone who knows exactly which obscure hotel to check into, and has very strong opinions about the lobby.

Handcrafted in Rwanda from locally sourced raffia, the Keza Carryall from Indego Africa makes an immediate impression with its thick, oversized braids and beautifully sculptural silhouette. There's an almost architectural quality to the weaving, with vegetable-tanned leather straps adding a little polish to all that wonderful texture. Generously proportioned and entirely comfortable attracting attention, it's the sort of bag that makes you wonder whether its owner knows something about good design that the rest of us haven't figured out yet. 

The Details

• Material: Locally sourced natural raffia
• Straps: Vegetable-tanned leather
• Dimensions: 17" W × 13" H
• Handle drop: 11"
• Thick, hand-braided construction
• Flexible, unlined interior
• Handmade in Rwanda
• Natural variations in color and size are part of its handmade character
• Care: Spot clean; reshape gently with a little water if needed and air dry away from direct sunlight

About the Maker | Indego Africa

Founded in 2007, Indego Africa partners with women-owned artisan businesses in Rwanda and Ghana, bringing traditional craftsmanship to a global audience. Through business training, education, and access to international markets, the organization helps skilled makers build thriving businesses. The result is some remarkably good design and the satisfying realization that a centuries-old weaving technique can still turn heads in a world obsessed with whatever was invented last Tuesday.