From the gathering of palm and reed fibers in rural areas to the sewing by hand and machine in the urban areas of Antananarivo, Madagascar the production of these bright and fashionable bags provides a livelihood for men and women in one of the worlds most impoverished countries. The bag measures 14 inch by 10 inch by 4 inch and are made from raffia covering a straw frame. The interior features a raffia lining and pocket.