THE MOCHILA BAG pin hand-beaded by Samburu women artisans

hand-beaded by Samburu women artisans and nodding to traditional patterns and symbols

known as the mji

Its color comes from the fique itself—sienna and russet—with deeper browns derived from other barks and plants

Kenyan artisans back it with soft terry

This pouch made from Kenyan sueded leather is perfectly sized to hold small daily essentials or to be worn as a clutch

THE MOCHILA BAG pin hand-beaded by Samburu women artisansWoven in a single continuous piece from 100% heirloom Kogui cotton, each mochila is spun and worked entirely by hand, giving the cloth a dense, sturdy weave with the slight irregularities of true handwork. A rounded base allows the bag to stand open, while the wide top makes it easy to reach inside. Its long, handwoven strap is designed to be worn across the body, as the mochila has been carried in the Sierra Nevada for generations. Each begins at the