Accessories: Jackal and Hide’s Beautifully Crafted Bags

Jackal and Hide [Zambia]

On the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia a small workshop produces a range of beautifully crafted designer bags and accessories made from quality Zambian cowhides. Set up by Gillie Lightfoot, known for creating Tribal Textiles, Jackal and Hide bags are crafted from start to finish by a small group of specially trained tailors, enabling attention to detail and quality in the finish. 

Continually evolving with the adding of new designs, Jackal and Hide bags are all customised to incorporate the customers requirements and therefore unique, as no two should be exactly the same. Each bag comes with hand-painted linings from sister company Tribal Textiles and are adorned with vegetable ivory beads, carved Angoni cow horn, tassels and handpicked beads sourced across Africa and the globe.

The customised collection includes totes, shoulder, luggage and laptop bags presented in a range of classic, modern, bold, elegant, fun and traditional styles. The variety and pattern of the hides add interesting dimensions to the bags and come in hues of classic black, brown and tan through to electric blue and vibrant reds. In addition to using leather, sturdy canvas and drill is also used; especially within the travel bags and gentlemen’s accessories ranges.

This sling bag would be great for the weekend wardrobe and looks so soft.