Alkebulan Bag | Black

Our signature Africa map leather satchel/backpack is the 1st and one of a kind vintage style 100% cowhide leather bag crafted in the distinct shape of Africa, detailed with our orijin culture brand engraved in brass, designed to connect all to Africa through pride, style and class.

"We are not African because we were born in Africa, we are Africans because Africa is born in us"~Kwame Nkrumah

Inspired by this quote, I hope this signature unisex collection by us does exactly just that.creating an intimate ripple effect, celebrating our pride, our heriatge, our diverse beauty, art, culture and while connecting all citizens of Africa around the world together through Style.

MY PERSONAL STORY

"Producing these bags has been an incredible journey of perfection in imperfection; an intriguing tale spun by the finest of weavers, it seems. This Alkebulan Collection, branded as my signature brand-- a "never been done before" concept of an African map bag -- has taken me more than 4years to design, envisioning how it could be infused in our modern fashion and style.  The most amazing part of this concept is the journey; the struggle and strive with a selection of artisans in Africa to bring this concept to life, so that we can say 'Made in the United States Of Africa'. Today it is more than a dream, we have challenged against the odds, we have proven our creativity in Africa. I hope this bag  brings about a revolution and evolution of an African unity, whether Black, White or Yellow African around the world through style and pride... I'm Just a dreamer, who just made a dream a reality in our dream to pursue bigger dreams. Let's live it. "~ Archyn Orijin (Founder of Orijin Culture)

The name Alkebu-lan  means "mother of mankind" || The the name before it was called Africa. 

I am not African because I was born in Africa, I am African because Africa is born in my character and style, what about you?

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