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.

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de Young Art Museum

Golden Gate Park

www.famsf.org/deyoung/

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
California, San Francisco 94118

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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.

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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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Sep 10 - Sep 11 Art in the Schoolhouse

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