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LOVE, PASSION, RESPECT & HONESTY

MBASA & WELI WELI

A bag for a better future

Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags made with pineapple leather. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. 

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FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG

FIRST PINYA BAG

$250.00

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Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags called Pinya. It is a collaboration with the non profit organization  Weli Weli. In the Kunanfai language of Senegal this means “beautiful”. There is beauty at work here on many levels.

Inside and out this bag exudes a special beauty not only because it is aesthetically pleasing design but also because it is made of vegan pineapple leather. The interior is lined with gorgeous Senegalese wax fabric.

There is another level of beauty at work in the concept of Pinya. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. The cooperative makes their own clothes and then sold by Weli Weli among others. The money aims to improve their development as seamstresses/ designers to broaden educational horizons.
Yes it is, Mbasa use for the sides of our First Bag Scots pine wood, the only truly native pine in the UK.  It thrives in heathland and is widely planted for timber, but is also found in abundance in the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands.
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD
FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD

FIRST VEGAN MUSTARD

$250.00
SOUL

Small mustard- colored Box Bag with versatility of 5 positions (Satchel, Clutch,Fanny pack, Cross-body bag) easy changing position, Inspired by Spanish and African Culture. Design with all vegan materials.

SPECS
Outer: 100% Spanish Cotton
Lining: 100% Wax African Print fabric 
Sides: 100% Pine Wood hand Painted 
One compartment 
Vintage Click gold buckle from Italy  
One adjustable Strap
Embossed Logo at front 
Made in Spain

SIZE 
17.5X6X16 cm 
6.89X2.3X6  inch

Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags called Pinya. It is a collaboration with the non profit organization  Weli Weli. In the Kunanfai language of Senegal this means “beautiful”. There is beauty at work here on many levels.

Inside and out this bag exudes a special beauty not only because it is aesthetically pleasing design but also because it is made of vegan pineapple leather. The interior is lined with gorgeous Senegalese wax fabric.

There is another level of beauty at work in the concept of Pinya. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. The cooperative makes their own clothes and then sold by Weli Weli among others. The money aims to improve their development as seamstresses/ designers to broaden educational horizons.
Yes it is, Mbasa use for the sides of our First Bag Scots pine wood, the only truly native pine in the UK.  It thrives in heathland and is widely planted for timber, but is also found in abundance in the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands.
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM
FIRST VEGAN DENIM

FIRST VEGAN DENIM

$250.00
SOUL

Small denim Box Bag with versatility of 5 positions (Satchel, Clutch,Fanny pack, Cross-body bag) easy changing position, Inspired by Spanish and African Culture. All vegan materials used in these designs. African fabric on the inside, Spanish chic forms on the outer design.

SPECS
Outer: 100% Spanish Cotton
Lining: 100% Wax African Print fabric 
Sides: 100% Pine Wood hand Painted 
One compartment 
Vintage Click gold buckle from Italy  
One adjustable Strap
Embossed Logo at front 
Made in Spain

SIZE 
17.5X6X16 cm 
6.89X2.3X6  inch

Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags called Pinya. It is a collaboration with the non profit organization  Weli Weli. In the Kunanfai language of Senegal this means “beautiful”. There is beauty at work here on many levels.

Inside and out this bag exudes a special beauty not only because it is aesthetically pleasing design but also because it is made of vegan pineapple leather. The interior is lined with gorgeous Senegalese wax fabric.

There is another level of beauty at work in the concept of Pinya. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. The cooperative makes their own clothes and then sold by Weli Weli among others. The money aims to improve their development as seamstresses/ designers to broaden educational horizons.
Yes it is, Mbasa use for the sides of our First Bag Scots pine wood, the only truly native pine in the UK.  It thrives in heathland and is widely planted for timber, but is also found in abundance in the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands.
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG
FIRST CORK BAG

FIRST CORK BAG

$300.00

SOUL

Small cork Box Bag with versatility of 5 positions (Satchel, Clutch,Fanny pack, Cross-body bag) easy changing position, Inspired by Spanish and African Culture. Design with all vegan materials.

SPECS
Outer: 100% Cork
Lining: 100% Wax African Print fabric 
Sides: 100% Pine Wood hand Painted 
One compartment 
Vintage Click gold buckle from Italy  
One adjustable Strap
Embossed Logo at front 
Made in Spain

SIZE 
17.5X6X16 cm 
6.89X2.3X6  inch

Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags called Pinya. It is a collaboration with the non profit organization  Weli Weli. In the Kunanfai language of Senegal this means “beautiful”. There is beauty at work here on many levels.

Inside and out this bag exudes a special beauty not only because it is aesthetically pleasing design but also because it is made of vegan pineapple leather. The interior is lined with gorgeous Senegalese wax fabric.

There is another level of beauty at work in the concept of Pinya. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. The cooperative makes their own clothes and then sold by Weli Weli among others. The money aims to improve their development as seamstresses/ designers to broaden educational horizons.
Yes it is, Mbasa use for the sides of our First Bag Scots pine wood, the only truly native pine in the UK.  It thrives in heathland and is widely planted for timber, but is also found in abundance in the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands.
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG
FIRST PINYA BAG

FIRST PINYA BAG

$250.00

50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. 

SOUL

Small pineapple leather Box Bag with versatility of 6 positions (Satchel, Clutch,Fanny pack, Cross-body bag, backpack) easy changing position, Inspired by Spanish and African Culture. Design with all vegan materials.

SPECS
Outer: 100% Piñatex
Lining: 100% Wax African Print fabric 
Sides: 100% Pine Wood hand Painted 
One compartment 
Vintage Click gold buckle from Italy  
Two adjustable Straps
Embossed Logo at front 
Made in Spain

SIZE 
17.5X6X16 cm 
6.89X2.3X6  inch

Mbasa is proud to introduce its latest line of designer handbags called Pinya. It is a collaboration with the non profit organization  Weli Weli. In the Kunanfai language of Senegal this means “beautiful”. There is beauty at work here on many levels.

Inside and out this bag exudes a special beauty not only because it is aesthetically pleasing design but also because it is made of vegan pineapple leather. The interior is lined with gorgeous Senegalese wax fabric.

There is another level of beauty at work in the concept of Pinya. 50% of the proceeds of this bag will be donated to an all female cooperative from Ziguinchor, Senegal. The cooperative makes their own clothes and then sold by Weli Weli among others. The money aims to improve their development as seamstresses/ designers to broaden educational horizons.
Yes it is, Mbasa use for the sides of our First Bag Scots pine wood, the only truly native pine in the UK.  It thrives in heathland and is widely planted for timber, but is also found in abundance in the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands.
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VEGAN MBASA BAGS

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CURIOSITIES

REAL WOOD

There is little folklore associated with the type of wood that Mbasa uses for the bags.

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SPANISH LEATHER

Mbasa uses leather from Cattle that are not killed for their Skin. 

100% WAX FABRIC

Most of the Dutch wax prints we know are actually fakes, mass produced in Asia and coated post-printing! 

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