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Help People Help Themselves - purchase an embroidered bag from Aceh

You can add your ongoing support to the Acehnese survivors of the 2004 boxing day tsunami by purchasing stunning, individually embroidered bags for yourself and your loved ones.

Add value to a survivor’s life by contributing to their ability to sustainably help themselves in recovery. 

Meet Fauziah

Fauziah supports seven children through the money she raises through making bags.Fauziah is a 40 year old woman with seven children. She lives in a village in Aceh and is one of the victims who was affected by the large scale earthquake of December 2006.

As the bread winner in the family, she generates income by producing embroidered bags, together with 10 other women. The groups produce different types and designs of bags to meet customers’ orders, mainly in Banda Aceh.  Occasionally, orders come from other part of Aceh.

Profits from the sale of the bags contribute to NGIS‘ Extending the Limits Trust. The trust fund is made available to successful applicants as enterprise seed funding, distributed by local and international non-government organizations that work closely with the survivors.

The bags are produced in small quantities with the sewers having received a fair price for their efforts, free from sweatshop conditions.

The Collection

Bag Size & Type
 

Fabric Colour

Thread Colour

Image

Description

 Price 

Small
Purse
Coffee
 
 
Black
 
 
Burgundy
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
 Coffee Purse
This smaller size, purse-style handbag has a large double-zipped opening so you can carry all daily necessities without getting them lost in a larger bag. A small, zipped internal pocket also helps to keep belongings organised.
$25.00
Medium Tote
Burgundy
Fawn
 Burgundy Classic Tote
Can’t go anywhere without your diary or bottle of water? This bag will fit a small notebook, in addition to your wallet, keys, etc. This stylish tote comes with zipped opening and internal pocket.
 
$45.00
Large Tote
Navy
Cream
 Navy Loop-Handle Tote
A great accessory for those summer dresses, this firm handbag has stylish round handles and large, zipped opening. A zipped internal pocket and mobile phone holder helps to keep belongings in easy reach.
$45.00
Large Tote
Burgundy
Cream
 Burgundy Circle Tote
Add a vibrant splash of colour with this firm handbag with unique handle. A large double-zipped opening and magnetic closing strap keeps items secure. Also includes internal zip pocket and mobile phone holder.
 
$45.00
Large Tote
Black
 
 
Burgundy
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
 Black Traditional Tote
A traditional-shaped tote with magnetised opening and small internal zip pocket to hold belongings, notebooks and even small make-up kits for emergency touch-ups.
 
 
$45.00
Medium Handbag
Coffee
Fawn
 Classic Handbag
A firm traditional-shaped handbag with short, over-shoulder straps to hold daily necessities. Includes zipped opening and internal pocket. Stylish embroidery and silver metal detailing will complement any summer look, from safari to beach-goer.
$35.00
Extra Small Purse
Coffee
 
 
Burgundy
 
 
Black
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
 Miniature Purse
A miniature version of the small purse with the same design. With its large double-zipped opening, this purse is a perfect addition to any large handbag or for sorting belongings when travelling.
$15.00
Extra Small Purse
Burgundy
Cream and Fawn
 Cosmetics Purse
Another miniature purse with a double-zipped opening to keep your belongings organised. Can also be used as a cosmetics bag.
 
 
$15.00
Small Cylinder
Burgundy
Fawn
 Burgundy Duffel
This duffel-style purse has an adjustable strap that can be thrown over your shoulder – or wear it across the body. A double-zip across the top opens up a roomy interior for your essentials.
$25.00
Small Cylinder
Black
Red and Fawn
  Black Duffel
Another duffel-style purse with long adjustable strap that can be worn across the body or over the shoulder. A double-zipped opening, zipped interior and exterior pockets will keep your belongings secure.
$25.00
Extra Small Wallet
Navy
 
 
Coffee
Fawn
 
 
Fawn
   Flip Wallet
  
Square flip wallet with card slots and clear photo pocket. Internal zipped money pocket
 
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Silver
Fawn
  Silver Wallet
  
Square flip wallet with card slots and clear photo pocket. Internal zipped money pocket
 
$10.00
Large Dual Use Tote with Portable Mat
 
Red
 
 
 
 
 
Navy
 
 
 
 
Black
White, Green and Orange
 
 
Pink, Yellow and Green
 
 
White, Green and Red
                      Portable Mat
This cleverly-designed tote bag folds out as a fringed, metre-long mat – perfect for the beach or park. Beautifully embroidered with a zipped external pocket and double-zipped opening, this bag will also keep your belongings secure and organised.  
 
$45.00
Medium
Handbag
Black
Red, Orange, Green and White
 Colourful Bag
This vibrant handbag has both short handles and a long strap so you can wear it any way you like! A large zipped opening gives easy reach to a roomy interior.
 
$25.00
Extra Small Purse
Burgundy
Fawn and Gold
 Gold Miniature Purse
A variation of the miniature purse with double-zipped opening will keep your make-up drawer neat and tidy.
 
$15.00
Small Cylinder
Black
Fawn
 Black and Fawn Duffel
A variation of the duffel-style bag. The classic, neutral colours are ideal for complementing any outfit.
 
$25.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
 
 
 
Black
 
 
Black
Dark Mustard
 
 
White and Teal
 
Fawn
 Teal Wallet
Square-shaped flip wallet with card slots and clear photo pocket. Internal zipped money pocket and velcro close.  
 
$10.00
Extra Small Key Wallet
Black
Sky Blue and Red
 Key Wallet
A clever design, this small rectangle-shaped foldable wallet has six locking hooks and press-button close to keep keys safe and secure. A large note pocket and two smaller pockets also keep cards and notes in place. Embroidered with gold metal corner trim. 
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
Cream
 Black Wallet
Rectangle-shaped ladies wallet with internal zip pocket, card slots, clear plastic ID card window and magnetic close. Embroidered with metal corner trim.
 
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
Cream and Orange
 Orange and Cream Wallet
A rectangle-shaped ladies wallet with large internal zip pocket, card slots, magnetic close and clear plastic ID card window. Embroidered with silver metal corner trim and velcro close.
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
 
 
 
Navy
Fawn
 
 
 
Fawn
 Black and Fawn Wallet
Rectangle-shaped ladies wallet with internal zip pocket, card slots, clear plastic ID card window and magnetic close. Embroidered with gold metal corner trim.
$10.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extra Small Wallet
Black
 
 
 
 
 
 
Black
Cream, Dusty Pink and Nut Brown
 
 
 
 
Fawn and Bright Blue
 Black with Dusty Pink Wallet
A rectangle-shaped ladies wallet with large internal zip pocket, card slots, clear plastic ID card window and press-button strap close. Embroidered with gold metal corner trim.
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
 
 
 
Black
 
 
Fawn
 
 
 
Cream and Orange
 Orange Wallet with Press Close
Rectangle-shaped ladies wallet with large internal zip pocket, card slots, clear plastic ID card window and press-button strap close. Embroidered with gold metal corner trim.
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Olive
 
Fawn
 
 Olive Folding Wallet
A square-shaped foldable wallet with internal zip pocket, card slots and three clear plastic ID card windows. Embroidered with velcro close.
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
Cream and Bright Blue
 Blue Folding Wallet
Square-shaped foldable wallet with internal zip pocket, card slots and two clear plastic ID card windows. Embroidered with velcro close.
$10.00
Extra Small Wallet
Black
Fawn and
Apple Green
 Apple Flip Wallet
A square-shaped flip wallet with card slots, clear photo pocket and internal zipped money pocket.
$10.00

 

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