Directly from Tory Burch - A straw basket tote hand-woven by women artisans in Ghana. Founded in 2007, Indego Africa supports the livelihood of more than 1,200 women in Africa through financial independence and education, and preserving cultural traditions. Named for Tory's mother, Reva, the handbag is based on a traditional market tote silhouette. We work with Indego Africa through our partnership with Nest, a non-profit supporting our responsible and creative engagement with the global handcraft community. Tory Burch Official Site.