This beige, white and coloured handbag is made by the ladies of iBhungezi and intuitively enhanced both back and front with beadwork.  The strong cotton bag has plaited red leather handles, a magnetic closure and is lined in crinkle satin with an inner pocket. 

Striped thick cotton fabric with floral pattern. Magnetic closure.  Lined with zipped pocket. 
The sixe is 28cm [11in]wide by 23cm [9in]high by 8cm[3in] deep.  Handles 62cm long.

The bag is made by the ladies of the iBhungezi project.  iBhungezi is a Zulu word meaning "Ladybird" The ladybird was chosen as a symbol for this bag-making project because it signifies colour, life and vibrancy.  Not only has iBhungezi helped to bring employment and hope to the communities of Lower Molweni and Umgababa, but it has given a wonderful platform to these residents to express their creative beading abilities! I love the fact that their workshop happens on the side of the beautiful St Agnes Church auditorium, providing a large, airy environment and using space that would otherwise stand empty for most of the week.