The Medi Bag [Medicine]

When asked about having a bag named after her, Medi said, “I am proud of myself for my patience and resilience. My life has changed because of this job. I have rented a good house and I am able to send my son to school. Before, I did not even have a bed. But now, I have a bed! I feel like I can achieve anything. I can confidently tell people I have a job, I support myself and family, and I know how to make the most beautiful bags. This bag is my favorite because it’s the most beautiful, and it holds a lot of things." 

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Megan Bohinc
Selam Bag [Peace]

The Selam Bag is named after Alem’s daughter, Selam. Alem is our cook at Carry 117, and makes breakfast, lunch, and coffee for all of our employees each day at the compound! The Selam Bag was first released in the early days of Carry 117, but has since been redesigned to represent Ethiopian culture through vibrant, traditional colors. This redesigned version of the Selam Bag was debuted in 2019 and continues to be a best-seller! 

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Megan Bohinc
Korah Tote [The Village We Serve]

The Korah Tote is named after the village where Carry 117 is located. Korah is located southwest of Addis Ababa, which is the capital of Ethiopia. This tote was one of our very first all leather bags and continues to be one of the main staples at Carry 117. 

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Megan Bohinc