Where Fashion Minded Meets Mindful
If you share our love for fashion as well as empowering women and communities; if you want to pay tribute to culture and heritage and carry a unique item, you’ve come to the right place!
Our story begins in 2015 in Sumatra. Here we began our work of not only reviving a dying art of traditional embroidery, but we married it with fresh, modern designs. The result? The stunning, ethically-fashionable bag collection called Banda Bags was born.
Our Values
Our Values

EMPOWERING
WOMEN
When women are empowered, communities thrive! We support girls who want to learn a trade...women who don’t want to settle for an arranged marriage...moms who want to be able to work from home…retirees who don’t want to labor outdoors anymore…aspiring fashion designers who want to showcase their talent to the world.


EMPOWERING
WOMEN
When women are empowered, communities thrive! We support girls who want to learn a trade...women who don’t want to settle for an arranged marriage...moms who want to be able to work from home…retirees who don’t want to labor outdoors anymore…aspiring fashion designers who want to showcase their talent to the world.

FAIR TRADE
FAIR PAY
In today’s fashionable world, fast and cheap seems to dominate. But have you considered the people who make the bags? What do you think they earn if you are paying so little for an item? That is not the narrative here at Banda Bags. Everyone deserves the right for fair pay, fair trade and fair labor practices.


FAIR TRADE
FAIR PAY
In today’s fashionable world, fast and cheap seems to dominate. But have you considered the people who make the bags? What do you think they earn if you are paying so little for an item? That is not the narrative here at Banda Bags. Everyone deserves the right for fair pay, fair trade and fair labor practices.

SUSTAINABILITY
We feel it is our duty to leave the lightest footprint possible. We are committed to sourcing more sustainable materials in our production process. Currently we use a recycled nylon (RPET) material for the outer material. Our goal is to use waste-plastic thread for the embroidery with organic cotton, hemp or canvas for the interior lining.


SUSTAINABILITY
We feel it is our duty to leave the lightest footprint possible. We are committed to sourcing more sustainable materials in our production process. Currently we use a recycled nylon (RPET) material for the outer material. Our goal is to use waste-plastic thread for the embroidery with organic cotton, hemp or canvas for the interior lining.
Artisans
Artisans
All of these women have a story. All of these women want to live a
better life. We all deserve that right. It is my mission to support
these wonderful women and your support helps!
Thank you.
Hear from our artisans how Banda Bags has affected their lives.
