Clay Palm Cosmetic Bag
Crafted with care in small batches for a truly clean, conscious beauty routine.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Patchwork Cosmetic Bag is a modern catch-all with cultural significance. Made from Ugandan Barkcloth, this is a perfect bag to carry your essentials in style.
Barkcloth is a venerated fabric with deep symbolic significance to the cultural and spiritual identity of Uganda for over 700 years. Made from the carefully harvested inner bark of the Mutuba tree (Ficus natalensis), barkcloth is produced in a long and laborious process using various types of wooden mallets with deep grooves to flatten the bark into supple cloth. Over a series of hours and days the bark is pounded out to an even cloth-like texture and develops its stunning signature colors that vary from terracotta to rust to deep cognac-brown. Black barkcloth gets it’s dark, earthy black color naturally by being buried in local clay for 2-3 days. After each harvest, the exposed trunk is wrapped in banana leaves to protect it as new bark regrows. Trees can be harvested once a year for up to 60+ years providing a sustainable commodity while preserving cultural traditions.
Each piece of barkcloth is sourced from Bukomansimbi Organic Tree Farmers Association (BOTFA) who work to protect and educate about the ecosystem and importance of Ugandan barkcloth.
In addition to the economic benefits of barkcloth production in handcrafts, Mutuba trees store carbon and require limited water. The leaves also provide fodder to livestock and the figs dropped by the trees are eaten by the wildlife.
- Lined with handwoven black fabric made from 100% sustainably grown Ugandan Cotton, sourced through Cotton Made in Africa (CMiA).
- Plaited Palm stripe at center of bag
- Top zipper
- Pleated base
HANDMADE IN UGANDA
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5.5" x 9"
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We curate goods for slow living. Created by small batch makers who work with care, integrity, and intention. Real people using honest materials to create pieces with meaning, soul, and purpose.
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Our 10 Guiding Values reflect how we curate, connect, and celebrate the people behind the goods within our slow living community:
- Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
- Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
- Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
- Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
- Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
- Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
- Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
- Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
- Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
- Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials
Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.
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We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.
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