Fibe leather, is an open call to all lovers of diversity, cultural experiences, social inclusion through a design driven product to interact with modern day Africa. It in an invitation to dare to live loudly in Africa. Our bags are ambassadors of the continent to the world. They are named after the amazing personal friends who inspired them. A dedication to them for their choice to live African, and make unapologetic statements while they are at it. Fibe leather bags are made from top quality leather from Tanzania and are made in Tanzania. Tanzania has the largest herd of cattle in Africa, largely driven by a culture of Nilotic pastoralism of the Maasai, among others. The entire existence of these people is the well-being of their cattle. For these herders, these are not just animals, it is a way of life. For us, these are not just bags, they are personal statements. We hope that we can influence these communities to see the life beyond the live cattle, and move away from the vice of cattle rustling and explore design as an alternative way of living. The leather we use is a byproduct of the food industry, regulated by the Tanzania Meat Commission. Further down the value chain, thousands of jobs are created, and through stringent environmental regulation, manage the ecological impact of the leather processing industry. Our brand is a commitment to solve the issues of basics by providing an interphase between mobilization of existing untapped creative energies into pillars of our society. It is an inspiration to all of us, the ones today and that will come after us, to look at design as a platform to make a better world for all of us. Fibes’ mission is to create ethical, sustainable jobs and markets to alleviate poverty in Africa. Supporting artisans and their communities is our first priority. Fibe leather have built a technology, resource and distribution platform that unites:
- Woven-goods and bag maker artisan communities and sustainable materials sourcing in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya
- Wholesale and retail expertise and significant in-store marketplace for handmade decor and gifts.