Esengo Round Indigo Weave Bag

SOKONA LIMITED

£95

Esengo — Lingala for joy. Playful yet refined, the Esengo Small celebrates colour, heritage and craftsmanship in a compact sculptural form. Handwoven in Northern Ghana using durable elephant grass, indigo fibres spiral through natural straw tones to create a rhythmic pattern full of depth and movement. The circular silhouette is structured yet lightweight, designed to carry your essentials while making a distinctive statement. Finished with Sokona’s signature brass mask charm, each bag carries a quiet symbol of identity, storytelling and cultural memory. Every Esengo is woven entirely by hand,

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as SOKONA LIMITED, number 16076511. Checked 2026-08-29.
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UK operations
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Where it is made
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