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Shumba bags & accessories

B Accessories (Pty) Ltd T/A Shumba The designs also feature the colours
Bags is a female owned company associated with Africa such as gold, black,
Sbased in Cape Town, South Africa. brown, burgundy and green throughout
The brand is intentionally named after the collection. We have cultivated a brand
“Shumbakadzi”, a Lioness in the Shona that highlights the artistry of fashion
Language of neighbouring Zimbabwe. but with a story to be told. All the bags
Our tagline is “Embroidery on leather are named using the languages that span
is not Common, but neither are you!”, the African continent. We invite our
because our “uncommon” embroidered customers to make Shumba part of their
and appliqued leather bags celebrate story.
the women of Africa with high-quality These artistically crafted bags are
handcrafted leather bags that radiate fuelled by our passion for intentional Zawadi
exquisite design and unique details. Our design and turning style into identity.
collection of stylish bags promotes self- We welcome our customers to read
expression, positivity, and hope, and each uniquely named bag’s story and into all wardrobes, and there’s one for
artistically depict different African women. find one that resonates with you. Each everyone to enjoy. From the workday to
Shumba Bags are for the discerning piece is curated to reveal dramatic detail the weekend brunch and everything in
handbag shopper that is not satisfied with the and African nuances that translate into between, a Shumba Bag will be a worthy
ordinary, but is looking for quality that not different journeys, unlocking something companion. dw
only expresses a whimsical love of design,but special for those who wear them. Our bags
also celebrates a bold African aesthetic. are meant to be seamlessly incorporated www.shumbabags.store

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