Ciodoo Tote Bag

Tabitha is an economic migrant with many family duties. This eminently useable, practical tote bag is tough and durable and also beautiful. In Kenya Ciodoo bags of this sort are used to haul all manner of things from food to gifts and prestations in rituals. RAW’s customers recognize both the loveliness of the design and weaving technique and the bag’s everyday uses. In Kikuyu society, girls learn to make ropes of sisal fiber and then the actual bags from their mothers. This works as a sort of rite of passage toward maturity. In weddings, the bridegroom’s family brings gifts in Ciodoo bags to the new bride and her family. Worcester has several large African immigrant communities.