Ampiana

Marché Bag (M) - Sobika

$140.00

About This Product

Ampiana’s signature item. In Madagascar, everyone loves the basket bag.

Capacity / 15L, weight capacity is about 11kgs
Material / Raffia 

h25cm, handle hight 12cm, W 33.5cm, D19cm

About Ampiana

Made in Madagascar.

Founded in Madagascar by Mr. and Mrs. Yoshida, Ampiana is a human-centric studio focused mostly on selling bags. When Mr. and Mrs. Yoshida were students, they were actively involved in NGO and NPO organizations. They later settled in Madagascar after Mr. Yoshida was dispatched to the country by his company to assist in building a local harbor.

For the Yoshidas, every day in Madagascar was an adventure. Each day was spent on the street, up close with the local culture. They were struck quickly by the use of basket bags by locals as an everyday item. In Japan, basket bags are typically used in the summertime as a fashion item. But in Madagascar, they’re used for all sorts of things – locals will buy fish, meat, or vegetables at the bazaar, and carry them in their basket bag.

The Yoshidas quickly fell in love with Madagascar, and they wanted to do something related to the local culture. They founded Ampiana and started making their very favorite basket bag – the first item that really struck them when they arrived in the country. It filled them with warmth, and it was so functional, too – re-usable every day, and yet the material was sustainable and recyclable.

At Ampiana, everything from the sourcing of materials to the production of works is done in Madagascar. Even Ampiana’s logo is based on the three colors of the Madagascar national flag. But Ampiana isn’t just another maker; they’re also trying to give back to their local community. Most of Ampiana’s artisans are deaf, and through the company, they are able to receive assistance with daily life or even medical expenses. The Yoshidas wanted to provide their artisans with a better life, so they founded a local NGO, HANDICRAFT MADA. In addition to providing help with expenses, this organization also supports a local school for the deaf and mute. In fact, part of the profits of every product Ampiana sells goes back to this group in order to support this community.

For US domestic shipping : 

Free US domestic STANDARD shipping on full price orders over USD 120. (Usually arrives in 6 to 8 business days after shipping).

UPS® Ground shipping charges for orders to be delivered based on the number of unique items in your order for orders totaling less than $90. (Usually arrives in 4-7 days depends on what state)

For Overseas Shipping : 

DHL Express shipping for any overseas orders. Please note that import duties and local sales tax may be payable on receipt of your order, determined by the items you are ordering and the total value of your order.

Currently, due to logistical difficulties, we are not able to ship some artisans' work to Asia. We apologize for the inconvenience.

为尊重每位作家将商品委托我们于亚洲国家以外地区贩售的心意,自2023年起部分作家的作品将不再发送商品至亚洲国家,敬请见谅。

ある商品はアジア以外の国のみ発送できます。お住まいの国ができない場合は、誠に申し訳ございませんが、配送いたしかねますので、ご了承ください。

How do I return?
  • Go to our RETURNS CENTER, enter your order number and email address in the fields above and click Start
  • Follow the instructions and select the items you want to return
  • You will get a confirmation email with the shipping guidelines once the return request is approved
 
What items are returnable?
RETURN WITHIN USA
You can return your items within 14 days of receipt of your shipment.
  • They must be in original condition
  • For clothing, unwashed and unworn
  • In the original packaging
Free gifts or promotional items are not returnable! 
We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not comply with the conditions stated above. if your package is not accepted, it will be sent back to you at your expense and a refund will not be granted.
INTERNATIONAL RETURN
At this time, we cannot accept returns on international sales.
Are there any charges for return?
  • There are no charges for return
  • Original shipping charges are non-refundable
  • You are responsible for the charges of the return shipment
How soon will I get my refund?
  • Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
  • If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied original method of payment, within 10 working days.

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