How Our Warehouse Sale Helps Ethiopian Artisans Get Back to Work

Spring is a season of momentum, renewal & laying foundations and this year, it comes with news we’ve been waiting more than six months to share.

After a long production pause, our second artisan group in Ethiopia has secured a consistent source of high-quality leather, which means we are officially back in business!

This milestone allows us to restart production on some of our most-loved leather handbags including our beloved Bucket Bag & support artisans who have been patiently waiting to return to steady work.

Why This Artisan Group Matters

This artisan group plays a vital role in our work at Purse & Clutch. They are the team behind several of our core leather styles that have been sold out for months, and they’re also the partners we collaborate with on custom made to order bags for nonprofit fundraisers.

When their production paused due to supply chain disruptions, it wasn’t just our inventory that stopped it was income, stability & momentum for a talented group of makers.

Finding a reliable leather source is no small feat & this breakthrough represents resilience, persistence & partnership built over years.

How the Warehouse Sale Makes a Direct Impact

To help this artisan group fully ramp back up, we’re bumping up our annual Warehouse Sale from the summer to Friday, January 23rd, with proceeds going directly toward increasing our next production order.

This means your purchase helps:

• Fund larger leather orders
• Restart production on long-requested styles
• Create consistent, fair-wage work for artisans
• Strengthen a more reliable and sustainable supply chain

The Warehouse Sale isn’t just about making space for what’s next, it’s about investing in the people who make our bags possible! Shop the sale at noon CST in our Facebook Insiders Group. 

Sold-Out Styles Are Finally on Their Way Back

If you’ve been waiting on restocks, this is the news you’ve been hoping for. With production restarting, we’re preparing for:

• Our beloved bucket bag & so many gorgeous leather handbags we’ve been sold out of for over six months
• Styles used in our nonprofit fundraising partnerships
• A new variant of our gorgeous collection that will debut for Mother's Day later this Spring

This next chapter allows us to move forward thoughtfully, with better systems & stronger sourcing in place.

A Community-Powered Comeback

At Purse & Clutch, ethical fashion isn’t just about materials, it’s about relationships.

This moment is possible because of a community that shops intentionally, supports transparently & understands that sustainable business growth is rarely linear.

As we step into spring, we’re doing so with renewed energy, deeper gratitude & a clear sense of purpose.

Thank you for being part of this season of rebuilding & growth!