“Bogolan cloth is literally made of the earth, forests, rivers and sun of Mali.
"And it was through the harnessing of natural materials ― the iron-rich mud of river-beds, the extracts of leaves, bark, and roots, and the energy of the intense West African sunlight ― that the Bambara weaver‘s off-white cotton bands, finimigu, were not only imbued with color, but also with protective and curative powers.
So potent was this cloth ― dyed in a lengthy, labor-intensive, spiritual communion with the earth ― that it alone had the power, the mystical resilience and strength, to hold the amulets of the healer and the hunter."
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“Bogolan cloth is literally made of the earth, forests, rivers and sun of Mali.
"And it was through the harnessing of natural materials ― the iron-rich mud of river-beds, the extracts of leaves, bark, and roots, and the energy of the intense West African sunlight ― that the Bambara weaver‘s off-white cotton bands, finimigu, were not only imbued with color, but also with protective and curative powers.
So potent was this cloth ― dyed in a lengthy, labor-intensive, spiritual communion with the earth ― that it alone had the power, the mystical resilience and strength, to hold the amulets of the healer and the hunter."
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The Pack
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Bring the power of the African earth, river and sun with you wherever you go. Be the healer, be the hunter, be the warrior when you bring this sturdily made, top quality backpack with you to class, on the train or to the coffee shop.
When people ask you about the intricate styling, the striking colors, the beauty of the bag, tell them the story of the people of Mali, tell them the story of the child who will study for another year because of you.
Made from an authentic Bogolan pattern before being transferred on to a world class Poly/Canvas material, you get the best of durability, the best of style and the best of giving back when you purchase The Pack from The Bogolanfini Collection at Tendance.
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Intended Use: Sports, Gym, Travel, Camping, Weekender, Carry-on Luggage, Hiking and a great gift for men and women Shoes Compartment: Built-in extra shoes bag with exterior zippers and air holes, ventilated to keep your shoes and clean gear separate
Size: 11.81x20.47x11.81 inches
Mali Needs Their Kids To Succeed
Mali Needs Their Kids To Succeed
One Bag, One Student, One Year
You will directly support a child by giving them all of the school supplies they need for a full year of studies through our partner at Empower Mali
Children Are Our Most Precious Resource
Every year tens of thousands of children stop attending school in Mali. Unfortunately many of these children end up working as child laborers and some even turn to crime to feed their families, all while losing the opportunity that education gives them to grow into healthy, wealthy, well educated members of Mali society.
One Bag, One Student, One Year
You will directly support a child by giving them all of the school supplies they need for a full year of studies through our partner at Empower Mali
Children Are Our Most Precious Resource
Every year tens of thousands of children stop attending school in Mali. Unfortunately many of these children end up working as child laborers and some even turn to crime to feed their families, all while losing the opportunity that education gives them to grow into healthy, wealthy, well educated members of Mali society.
Where You Are Making A Difference
Bamako, the capital city of Mali is home to over 1.3 million people and is where the majority of our aid is aimed. We also focus on other urban centers like Sikasso, Mopti and Koutiala.
Where You Are Making A Difference
Bamako, the capital city of Mali is home to over 1.3 million people and is where the majority of our aid is aimed. We also focus on other urban centers like Sikasso, Mopti and Koutiala.
Make a Difference to One
Your purchase will keep one child in school for 1 year and will bring us 1 child closer to our goal of getting 10 thousand kids from Mali into university.
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Your purchase will keep one child in school for 1 year and will bring us 1 child closer to our goal of getting 10 thousand kids from Mali into university.
