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The perfect travel companion, fitted with a colourful Kingfisher and a malachite background.
African made Kingfisher tote bag, with it's unique pattern and 100% cotton its the sustainable dream item.
Papiko Malachite Kingfisher Tote Bag - Handmade and hand painted, add some sustainable flare to home necessities.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goods
The perfect travel companion, fitted with a colourful Kingfisher and a malachite background.
African made Kingfisher tote bag, with it's unique pattern and 100% cotton its the sustainable dream item.
Papiko Malachite Kingfisher Tote Bag - Handmade and hand painted, add some sustainable flare to home necessities.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goods
The perfect travel companion, fitted with a colourful Kingfisher and a malachite background.
African made Kingfisher tote bag, with it's unique pattern and 100% cotton its the sustainable dream item.
Papiko Malachite Kingfisher Tote Bag - Handmade and hand painted, add some sustainable flare to home necessities.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goods

Papiko Malachite Kingfisher Tote Bag

TRIBAL TEXTILES
$35.00 USD

Papiko; Meaning "Wing" in the local Chinyanja dialect in Zambia. Our home decor collection is inspired by birds found in the South Luangwa Valley.

These tote bags are spacious and made using our special batik method, with bold and vibrant colors that add a touch of Zambian nature to your day. 

And if you love birds, you're in luck! We off these bags with four different birds!

Size: 46cm x 46cm


CARE
  • Made from 100% GMO-free cotton fabric sourced in Africa.
  • Each piece can vary slightly due to its handcrafted nature
  • Hand wash cold or machine wash on a gentle cycle, a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. No tumble-dry.
  • Iron inside out on low-temperature setting
  • Sold without insert
IMPACT

Tribal Textiles is a home goods brand working to create a sustainable impact through creativity and craftsmanship.


Each of our one-of-a-kind textiles is hand-painted by local artisans in South Luangwa, Zambia.

We go beyond fair wages in our home handcraft workshop, reinvesting in community-strengthening initiatives, and supporting local wildlife conservation.


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What We Care About

Certified Ethical Practice

We're Nest-certified for ethical standards, meeting 100+ criteria, and undergo annual reviews for the seal of approval.

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100% GMO-Free Cotton

We use locally sourced GMO-Free cotton to minimize carbon footprint.

Community Impact

We boost local employment and aid Malimba School and Hanaha Orphanage.

Eco Friendly Paint

We use environmentally friendly, water-based paints safe for people and the environment.

Hand Crafted In Zambia

All of our products are made by hand in our small workshop in Mfuwe, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Conservation Impact

We contribute to conservation efforts by donating to the Zambian Carnivore Program (ZCP) and Conservation South Luangwa (CSL).

Bird Watch Zambia

DONATING TO BIRD CONSERVATION

Our Papiko collection donates to Bird Watch Zambia, promoting to study and conservation of birds in Zambia. Each purchase gives back to this fantastic cause. Click below to learn more about BWZ.

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