I insist on shining. The wallet and the charm free. The Zahara appliqué leather backpack shown with the "Nayo" duo wallet and the "Asili" leather charm — painted gouache poster.
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack

Everything in The Insists On Shining Set

The backpack$109.95

Leather charm $44.95FREE

Duo wallet $49.95FREE

"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
"Zahara" Brown Applique Leather Backpack
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Zahara is the caramel backpack for the woman who carries everything and still gets stopped.

Zahara is elegant and shining, just like the women who carry her.

Caramel vegan leather, chocolate base, a black silhouette on a gold leather disc with pink fronds, cut and stitched on by hand, maroon inside. Fits an iPad, a notebook and your whole day — not a laptop.

383 Zaharas in the November run — 18 claimed in the first three days.

The Insists On Shining Set

Zahara is the caramel leather backpack you can wear to work and keep wearing all weekend. Asili is the leather Africa charm that hangs off her strap. Nayo is the small one for cards. The wallet and the charm come free with her this run.

$294.85 sold separately $109.95
$90 off the backpack 2 pieces FREE ($94.90)

381 left in the November run

  1. The backpack that’s elegant and shining — Zahara — caramel vegan leather, chocolate base, a black silhouette on a gold leather disc with pink fronds,, maroon inside10.2″ × 13″ × 5.1″ · fits an iPad, not a laptop · ships Nov 15 – 22Ships Nov 15 – 22 $199.95$109.95
  2. The piece on her strap people ask about — Asili — Africa cut from three leathers, on a gold clasp3.1″ × 2.8″ · clips to a handle, a strap or your keysIn stock · ships this week $44.95FREE
  3. The little one that lives in her side pocket — Nayo — quilted black, two gold Africa charms3.9″ × 3.1″ · cards and a folded billIn stock · ships this week $49.95FREE

The charm and the wallet ship this week, and both come free with Zahara on the November run.

  1. Pre-orderreserved today, Albuquerque, USA
  2. Ships Nov 15 – 22the charm and the wallet ship this week
  3. Arrives 2–8 business days laterby the speed you choose
  • ★★★★★

    “The gold disc catches late sun at the market and strangers slow down to look at it.”

    Paulette G. · verified review
  • ★★★★★

    “Wallets arrived that week, backpack came on the November run, and both were worth waiting on.”

    Nichelle B. · verified review
  • ★★★★★

    “Pink leaves beside a gold circle on caramel leather, and it still works with my work clothes.”

    Yvette C. · verified review
  • Pre-orderships Nov 15 – 22
  • Ships from the USABlack-woman-owned, run from Albuquerque
  • 30-day returnsunused, in the original packaging

In her words

Six women, six ordinary days, one gold disc.

  • Flat overcast light through a windshield, the caramel Zahara backpack upright on the passenger seat, no wallet in frame.
    ★★★★★

    First ride out

    Ordered in the presale, waited on the November run, and her first outing was a two hour drive to my cousin's. Grey day, her on the passenger seat, iPad and charger and a change of clothes inside. The gold on the front still caught what little light there was through the windshield. Worth the wait.

    Sydney R.Verified buyer

  • Even white office light, the caramel Zahara backpack on a desk chair with a tablet and notebook on the desk behind, no wallet in frame.
    ★★★★★

    An iPad and my whole day

    Not a laptop bag and I knew that going in. Tablet, notebook, badge, hand cream, a scarf, my lunch. Everything I actually carry and nothing I do not. She sits on my office chair against the white wall and the caramel and gold read expensive in there. Two people have asked me what brand she is.

    Malinda K.Verified buyer

  • Golden hour at an outdoor market stall, the caramel Zahara backpack on one shoulder turned so the gold disc catches the low sun, no wallet in frame.
    ★★★★★

    The market stopped me

    Walking through the Saturday market at golden hour and a woman selling flowers said, ma'am, that bag, where. The disc on the front is gold coloured leather and in low sun it lights right up. The pink leaves beside her too. I stood there five minutes spelling the name out for two different people.

    Vivian O.Verified buyer

  • ★★★★★

    The wallet came first

    The wallet and the charm shipped that week and the bag came later on the November batch, which is what they tell you before you order. The little quilted Nayo held my cards the whole time, gold charms on her, small enough to live in a coat pocket. The backpack finally landed and Asili went on the strap. All of it is on my counter this morning.

    Toya P.Verified buyer

  • Bright direct sun on a sidewalk, shot from behind as she walks with the caramel Zahara backpack on both straps and the gold disc facing camera, no wallet in frame.
    ★★★★★

    My friend caught the gold

    She took this walking behind me and I am glad she did, because I never see her from that side. The silhouette on the gold disc, the pink fronds next to it, all leather, all cut and stitched down by hand. In direct sun she is the brightest thing on the whole block. ✨

    Dionne S.Verified buyer

  • ★★★★★

    For my sister

    Unpacked everything on the sofa to look at it before I wrapped it for my sister's birthday. Backpack, small quilted wallet, leather Africa charm, and it looks like one planned gift instead of three things. My sister does not do quiet, ever. This one shines without her having to say a word about it.

    Felicia W.Verified buyer

The Details

Every measurement, before you decide.

10.2 in 13 in 5.1 in deep
Measured across the widest points. An iPad or a notebook fits; a laptop does not.
Size
10.2 × 13 × 5.1 in (26 × 33 × 13 cm). Fits an iPad or tablet, a notebook, your wallet, glasses and a bottle. A laptop does not fit.
Material
Premium vegan leather in caramel with a dark-chocolate base panel, hand-cut appliqué on the front: a Black woman’s silhouette in black leather on a metallic-gold disc, a gold ring earring, rose-pink fronds at her shoulder, a terracotta band at the foot. Gold zips and a gold AFROYLA plate.
Inside
Maroon lining, a padded tablet sleeve, slip pockets and a zip pocket.
Carry
Two padded adjustable shoulder straps and a top grab handle. Worn on the back or carried by the handle.
Closure
Gold two-way zip top. One gold zip pocket on the side — the disc on the front is artwork, not a pocket.
Shipping & returns
The charm and the wallet ship this week; Zahara is pre-order and ships Nov 15 – 22, in the order she’s claimed. Pre-order pieces ship in their own box, in the order they are claimed. 2–8 business days to your door. 30-day returns from delivery, both free pieces included.

In the box

  • The backpack — Zahara10.2 × 13 × 5.1 in · ships Nov 15 – 22
  • Leather charm — Asili3.1 × 2.8 in · clips to a handle, a strap or your keysFREE
  • Duo wallet — Nayo3.9 × 3.1 in · cards and a folded billFREE

One more time, the whole of it.

The wallet and the charm are free with Zahara while the November run lasts.

Zahara is $90 off, and the Nayo duo wallet and the Asili leather charm come free with her — $109.95, $294.85 sold separately. The charm and the wallet ship this week; Zahara is pre-order and ships Nov 15 – 22, in the order she’s claimed.

$109.95$294.85$90 off the backpack · duo wallet and leather charm FREE

381 left in the November run

Zahara ships Nov 15 – 22 · the charm and the wallet ship this week · Albuquerque, USA · 30-day returns from delivery