Five Accessories

Rwanda Tote

Why It's Good:

The real thrill of the Rwanda tote is its bold fabric, reversibility and made-very-far-away vibe. Its importer is Five Accessories, a philanthropic outreach program that imports handbags from all over the globe to help support the artisans who make them. $5.00 from every handbag sold goes to support a charity in the locale where this good was handmade.

Why It's Green:

The Rwanda tote is made in Rwanda by local women from local cotton. Five Accessories founder Christine Hutchinson was on her honeymoon in Bali and awash in beautiful wares when she realized she could act as a conduit to a global consumer base for artisans, thereby providing them with better pay and working conditions.

Where To Get It:

www.fiveaccessories.com $65