VillageWorks

Elephant Backpack VW 52

This slim Elephant Backpack Purse is a smart everyday organizer with urban flair. This backpack was handmade using repurposed cement bags featured on front pocket, back, and interior zip pocket.

Great hiking backpack! Both the main compartment and front pocket have 2-way zippers and gussets for easy access. Main compartment has a large center zip pocket and open slip pocket. Front pocket is fitted out with places for pens, credit cards, phone and more!
  • Item VW 52
  • 13" x 11" x 3”
  • Dual straps adjust to 30”
  • Exterior: PVC fabric, repurposed cement bag
  • Interior: easy to clean, stain and water resistant
  • Spot Clean

Producer

Producer Group

VillageWorks

Cambodia

VillageWorks was started to create employment and provide skills and livelihoods to women and young people in a small village in the Baray District of Kampong Thom Province in Cambodia in 2001. Villageworks has a history of working with artisans as whole persons and addressing the complex challenges this recovering nation faces. The name VillageWorks expresses their focus on handicrafts produced in villages using indigenous materials, native implements, and simple craftsmanship. It also expresses their intent to teach artisans the value and meaning of work. About 80% of the artisans suffer from the effects of childhood polio, and are all full-time, salaried workers. Partners for Just Trade began working with VillageWorks in 2013.

Producer Jasmin Pill showing a hand-printed silk-screened fabric. Through her work with VillageWorks, she was able to complete her Bachelor's degree and was made one of their production supervisors.

Shop VillageWorks

Additional information

Weight 0.4 lbs