An architectural north-south tote that stands unaided. Carried by rolled handles by day, or on a heavy gold curb chain when the day turns into something else.
Ayanda is the working piece of the house — the one that goes to the meeting and then to dinner. Its panels are cut so the hide's grain runs vertically, uninterrupted, which is why it holds a straight edge without a frame inside it. The chain is not decoration: it is a second bag, clipped on in four seconds.
All MBALI hardware — seals, chains, rings, buckles and feet — is cast in solid brass and finished in 24-carat gold. Africa is where gold comes from; we see no reason to hide it in silver.
2% of the net value of this purchase supports vetted children's education programmes.
Tones — 5 available
- Espresso
- Bushveld Tan
- Oxblood
- Black
- Deep Green
- Hide
- Greater Kudu in espresso, full-grain, bark tanned
- Hardware
- Heavy gold curb chain strap, gold feet and rings
- Price
- €12,400