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THE ALPINE STUDIO SAMPLE RELEASE
THE ALPINE STUDIO SAMPLE RELEASE
A limited Alpine studio release, offering an early look at the evolving Alpine line.  Read more...
INSPIRATION BEHIND THE COTSWOLD LINE
INSPIRATION BEHIND THE COTSWOLD LINE
An English countryside classic, reimagined through a playful Bumbazi lens. Read more...
WHY WE USE JUTE KILIM?
WHY WE USE JUTE KILIM?
At Bumbazi, our artisans work with authentic Indian jute kilim to create our bags.  Here's why... Read more...
KILIM: OUR MUSE
KILIM: OUR MUSE
Bumbazi was born from a love of kilim textiles and a desire to bring them out of the home and into the world - reimagined as beautifully crafted travel bags. Read more...
WHAT IS KILIM?
WHAT IS KILIM?
Kilim is a traditional flat-woven textile made by tightly interlacing warp and weft threads on a loom.Unlike knotted carpets, kilims have no pile - the pattern is created entirely from the... Read more...
A GIFT GUIDE FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE
A GIFT GUIDE FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE
What to buy the man that has everything? A duffle bag.  Here are a few ideas... Read more...
A GIFT GUIDE FOR THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE...
A GIFT GUIDE FOR THE LADIES IN YOUR LIFE...
For those of you who don't know what to get the ladies in your life who say 'you don't need to get me anything for Christmas' - you do need... Read more...
WHY WE DECIDED TO HOST OUR LAUNCH PARTY IN OUR FOUNDER’S LONDON FLAT?
WHY WE DECIDED TO HOST OUR LAUNCH PARTY IN OUR FOUNDER’S LONDON FLAT?
When looking for venues to host our London launch party, we wanted a smart space in our home city - somewhere that matched our vibe and let us display our... Read more...
THE ART OF GIFTING THIS CHRISTMAS: DOS & DON'TS
THE ART OF GIFTING THIS CHRISTMAS: DOS & DON'TS
With Christmas fast approaching, we’ve put together a few of our dos and don’ts for gift giving so you don't go wrong this Christmas... DOS Buy something timeless and practicalA... Read more...
WHY WE CHOSE NOT TO DO BLACK FRIDAY?
WHY WE CHOSE NOT TO DO BLACK FRIDAY?
Bumbazi is centred around craft.   Our bags are not produced in large factories or rushed through seasonal cycles - they are handcrafted slowly, carefully, and with intention. Each piece requires... Read more...
BUMBAZI'S OFFICAL LAUNCH PARTY - LONDON
BUMBAZI'S OFFICAL LAUNCH PARTY - LONDON
On 13 November, we hosted our official (and slightly belated) launch party in London to celebrate Bumbazi’s start in June and to showcase our two new collections - the Cotswold... Read more...