Mamie & Mable

Our Handbags

Brazil

These unusual handbags are made from recycled magazine pages and are handcrafted by artists in Brazil. Pages from magazines are folded and woven together resulting in an original piece of functional art. The bag is treated with a natural resin to protect it and increase its beauty. Colors vary slightly from bag to bag.

Cambodia

These beautiful, colorful, hand woven silk bags were created by artists living in rural villages in Cambodia. This company employs farmers, land-mine victims, widows and single mothers, providing opportunity and income where it might not otherwise exist.

Cambodia

Utilizing the reeds that grow naturally along the Mekong River, these bags were created by artists in Cambodia. This company started with one woman and her eight children, but now employs more than 400 people. Purchasing one of these bags provides income and opportunity to many in need, and their creations are beautiful, durable and functional.

Cambodia

These beautiful bags were created by artists working with a church in Cambodia. This collection has something for everyone. Messengers made of recycled rice bags that are tough, durable but also super light. Hip little bamboo purses with coconut button closures. Tatami mat bags and totes in fun and functional shapes. Beautiful embroidered and beaded silk bags in a variety of sizes.

Cambodia

These trendy canvas bags are sewn and silk screened by artists living in rural villages in Cambodia. The stylized chrysthanamum design handcrafted Asian look. This company employs farmers, land-mine victims, widows and single mothers, providing opportunity where it might not otherwise exist.

Ghana

These bags are made of fabric dyed in Ghana. The labor intensive batik print is hand stamped with wax, before it is re-dyed creating the eye catching patterns common to batik.

Guatemala

Created by family in Guatemala, this bag combines traditional Guatemalan fabrics, suede and modern design to create a functional beautiful handbag you will use for years to come. The American importer of this bag donates a portion of their monthly sales to www.puebloapueblo.com a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Guatemala.

United States

Eco-chic. Recycled advertising banners are combined with modern design to create these durable and fashionable bags. Made in the United States. A portion of the sales from this bag are donated by the manufacturer to Room to Read, a non-profit organization that builds schools and libraries in developing countries.

United States