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Mandla

Zulu — 'strength'

€10,900

The Mandla document case in dark umber kudu with twin gold seal turn-locks
Mandla detail — pierced gold seal turn-lock stitched into a hand-cut recess
Mandla seen from behind on its gold chain-and-leather shoulder strap

A slim, unisex document case built to a flat architectural line. Twin pierced seal turn-locks, gold corner caps, and a chain strap that comes off in a second when the room calls for a hand-carry.

Mandla is the piece that goes into the room first. Cut flat and square so it lies against the body without bulk, with a spine that opens to two full-width sleeves and nothing else — no pockets pretending to be features. Worn by anyone: hand-carried by the rolled top handle, or dropped onto the gold chain-and-leather strap and worn across the chest.

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 — 4 available

  • Dark Umber
  • Black
  • Midnight Blue
  • Oxblood
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Gemsbok Oryx in dark umber, full-grain, bark tanned
Hardware
Twin pierced gold seal turn-locks, gold corner caps, detachable gold chain-and-leather strap
Price
€10,900