Our Friends

Sambah Naturals

Organic, Fair Trade essential oil products from Zambia.  Check out their Zambeeze lipbalm, it's our favorite!  

Sambah does school fundraising projects with schools in Colorado and around the country. Dsenyo handbags are included in the Sambah catalog where 50% of sales are donated back to the school or to a community develoment project in Zambia.  Contact Sambah to set up a fundraiser for your school!

pARTiculars - The Lafayette Art Market

Thank you to pARTiculars artists who generously donated clothing and soccer equipment for Dsenyo supported community projects!

Africa Bags

Africa Bags is a non-profit working in Northern Malawi making hand-made cloth shopping bags. All proceeds are returned to Malawi.

PassionAfrica

PassionAfrica is an international group, based in Ft. Collins that combines the energy of individuals and groups working in Africa. 

Radio Yako

Bringing Malawi music, arts and culture at your door step. Malawi’s first not-for profit and non-commercial Internet based radio
station founded in 2006 by Chimwemwe Ncozana. The radio serves as a
catalyst for cultural sharing through music, arts and social
interaction to its listeners around the world free of charge.

University Parent Media

Thank you to UPM staff for generously donating soccer equipment and laptops for our friends in Malawi.

East Boulder County Artists

Thank you to EBCA artists who donated laptops and clothing for schools and the Northern Region Women's Soccer League in Malawi.

Boulder High School Athletics

Thank you to the BHS Athletic Department which donated two full sets of girls jerseys and soccer shorts for teams in the Malawi Northern Region Women's Soccer League.

Contemporary handbags and accessories celebrating African Textile design and sustainable fibers. Dsenyo (DEE-sen-YO) is giving a "Hand Up" to women and artisans working their way out of poverty.

Shop in Person

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

303.443.2122

www.bmoca.org

1750 13th Street
Colorado, Boulder 80302

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About Dsenyo

Artist Marissa Perry Saints founded Dsenyo in 2007 after living in Malawi, Central Africa. Dsenyo is an ethical fashion company designing handcrafted handbags.  Our mission is to create jobs for women and artisans in Africa.  We practice fair trade principles and make every effort to use low impact-dyes and sustainable fibers like hemp and organic cotton.  Your purchase creates opportunity for others.  With Dsenyo, you will look great and do good for people and planet! Read more...

Testimonials

Arielle - Boulder, CO

Arielle - Boulder, CO

I love my two Hobo bags! There were so many great styles to choose from that I couldn’t pick just one. The Hobo bag is the perfect size to fit everything I need and yet it never feels too heavy or bulky. I feel great wearing my Hobos and knowing that by doing so I am helping empower women in Africa. I have also given friends and family Dsenyo bags as gifts and they love them too! It seems like there is a style and pattern for everyone. Plus, I love how sturdy they are and that they are eco-friendly. When you have one on, you just know that it is designed to last for years.

Watch Our Video

Marissa shares her vision for Dsenyo. Learn more about her passion to create jobs for women and artisans in Malawi and how you can help.

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