Helping to change the world with five dollars at a time,
a fair trade shop with socially conscious handbags and jewelry
from Bali, Guatemala, Honduras, Cambodia,
India and at need areas of the US.
Handmade, All-Natural Handbags and Accessories Support Philanthropic Efforts
five ACCESSORIES, an online store that grew out of its founders' desire to import handmade handbags and accessories from a Bali mountain village, now carries handmade purses and jewelry from global areas such as Bali, Honduras, Cambodia and India. The company recently started two income generating programs in Chicago under the new line called Off The Street. five ACCESSORIES supports grassroots efforts around the globe to aid under-privileged children by donating FIVE DOLLARS of every handbag sold and 15 percent of all other sales to each artisan's local cause.
The company began while Christine Hutchison and her husband, Wells, were on their honeymoon in Bali. While there, they met a Balinese tour guide who told them how much difference five dollars a month can make to a family in Bali. While admiring the beautiful handbags and jewelry made by local artisans, the couple had the idea to start five, a company that embodies both their entrepreneurial and philanthropic zeal. The mission of the company is to create income generating programs for individuals in need, donate a large portion of it's sales to worthy charitable causes and foster the use of sustainable material in fashion.
For more information and to purchase five ACCESSORIES products, visit www.fiveaccessories.com or visit one of the many national retail locations across the United States listed under the store locator tab on our website.
For wholesale information, please call 312.504.3483 or email info@fiveaccessories.com.
THE FIVE ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
The five ACCESSORIES collection features handbags and accessories handmade with materials ranging from bamboo to coconut shells to recycled materials and more, which are specific to the global regions in which they are created. "We want to enhance the modern woman's look by offering products that are carefully selected for their fun designs, natural materials, quality craftsmanship, and affordable prices," says founder, Christine Hutchison.
Natural Bags from Bali
The Bali Collection features clutches and totes made from bamboo, coconut shell and wicker. Five dollars from each handmade natural bag goes to support underprivileged school children in Bali. (add first picture attached of coconut bag) Prices range from $25 to $79.
Recycled Potato Chip Bags: A Fair Trade Project by the Women
of Honduras
Also being added to the five ACCESSORIES line are Recycled Potato Chip Bags,
created as a solution to the growing ecological damage in Honduras from
the burning of trash. These handbags are crafted from potato chip bags and
have changed the lives of this community's residents by contributing to
a healthy and clean community. The handbags come in three sizes: small,
medium and large, and the elaborate process results in either a metallic
silver or colorful design that is unique to the women's craft. Prices range
from $25-$35.
Recycled Rice Bags from Cambodia
Made from recycled mosquito netting in Cambodia, the messenger bags are both
socially conscious and environmentally friendly, yet styled to appeal to
today's modern customer. Bag dimensions, 15.5" x 15" x 4.5", $75.
Block Stamped and Hand Embroidery Cloth Bags from India
Unique to an old tradition of dying fabric, the totes and over the shoulder bags from our India Collection are handmade by a fair trade co-operative by Mumbai. Many of the cloth bags have reversible linings and inside pockets. Prices range from $20 for our yoga bag to $45.
About Five
five ACCESSORIES' online boutique carries handbags and jewelry made from a variety of materials including bamboo, wicker, coconut shells, recycled materials, silver, cloth, leather and more; materials unique to each artisan's locality. For more information and to purchase five ACCESSORIES products, visit www.fiveaccessories.com or visit one of its over 40 retail locations across the United States.
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