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Bags of Zambia

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Lusaka

FREE Zambia is a women-led social enterprise that makes jewellery from recycled copper hot-water heaters and electrical wire, chandeliers from copper and repurposed plastic bottles, hand-woven baskets, crocheted palm-leaf bags, and rugs woven from banana agricultural waste, using only natural dyes. It works with women's and refugee groups in Lusaka, Zambia's western province and Mongu, and sells through the wholesale platform Kupanga Global.

Best for Recycled copper and textile crafts

Crystal Mall, Lusaka

Racine Fashion Boutique, at Shop #02 Crystal Mall, Lusaka, sells dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, skirts, pants and denim along with shoes, sandals, belts, bags and fascinators. It also runs a companion jewelry line under the handle @racinejewelry.

Best for Occasion dresses and accessories

Lusaka

Zambridgian Leather Company, based in Lusaka, makes handmade leather duffle bags (Ulendo), crossbody bags (Sekelela), travel bags (Banja) and toiletry bags (Kaseni Seni) lined with chitenge fabric sourced from local vendors around Lusaka. It offers free international shipping on orders over $300 and is associated with the Living Hope Foundation.

Best for Chitenge-lined leather travel bags

South Luangwa / Online

Tribal Textiles is a 35-year-old batik home decor workshop in South Luangwa, Zambia, hand-printing tea towels, bags, and textiles that support local conservation and community programs. The online shop ships worldwide and partners with initiatives like the Zambian Carnivore Programme and the Malimba School.

Best for Hand-printed batik textiles supporting South Luangwa community programs

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