Taaluma Totes

Taaluma Totes Travelers who connect the world through backpacks that Each backpack is paired with a country. Carry Taaluma, Carry a Country.

It's made of traditional fabric and funds a microloan for a person in the country.

The Khadi Crossbody 🇹🇷 🇻🇳 🇱🇦 🇹🇭 🇲🇲Each crossbody tote in our Khadi Collection is crafted from hand-spun Khadi fabric — c...
09/03/2026

The Khadi Crossbody 🇹🇷 🇻🇳 🇱🇦 🇹🇭 🇲🇲

Each crossbody tote in our Khadi Collection is crafted from hand-spun Khadi fabric — celebrating a centuries-old tradition of spinning and weaving cotton by hand. Naturally textured, durable, and full of character, each tote carries the spirit of craftsmanship and simplicity. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and woven with stories that give meaning in every thread.

☀️ Last Chance to Share the Light ☀️The sun may set, but a child’s opportunity to learn shouldn’t have to.Earlier this m...
08/31/2026

☀️ Last Chance to Share the Light ☀️

The sun may set, but a child’s opportunity to learn shouldn’t have to.

Earlier this month, we shared our goal of bringing solar reading lights to children in need in Uganda. Today, we wanted to send you a little reminder that there is still time to be part of it.

Now through August 31, every Taaluma tote purchased will provide one solar reading light for a child.

For a child living without electricity, that one light can mean:

📖 One more chapter read
✏️ One more assignment completed
🌟 One more evening spent preparing for a brighter future

It may seem like a small light to us. But to a child trying to study after sunset, it can illuminate an entire world of possibility.

Your new tote will carry your everyday essentials, future adventures, and pieces of the places that inspire you. Somewhere in Uganda, the light your purchase provides could help a child carry something even more important, their dreams forward.

One tote. One light. One brighter future.

This campaign ends August 31. Thank you for helping us carry a little more light into the world.

Hey Travelers,The sun may set, but a child’s opportunity to learn shouldn’t have to.Earlier this month, we shared our go...
08/21/2026

Hey Travelers,

The sun may set, but a child’s opportunity to learn shouldn’t have to.

Earlier this month, we shared our goal of bringing solar reading lights to children in need in Uganda. Today, we wanted to send you a little reminder that there is still time to be part of it.

Now through August 31, every Taaluma tote purchased will provide one solar reading light for a child.

For a child living without electricity, that one light can mean:
📖 One more chapter read
✏️ One more assignment completed
🌟 One more evening spent preparing for a brighter future

It may seem like a small light to us. But to a child trying to study after sunset, it can illuminate an entire world of possibility.

Your new tote will carry your everyday essentials, future adventures, and pieces of the places that inspire you. Somewhere in Uganda, the light your purchase provides could help a child carry something even more important, their dreams forward.

One tote. One light. One brighter future.

This campaign ends August 31. Thank you for helping us carry a little more light into the world.

It’s what’s on the inside that makes every Taaluma backpack truly one of a kind. 🌍Each backpack in the Inside Story Coll...
08/19/2026

It’s what’s on the inside that makes every Taaluma backpack truly one of a kind. 🌍

Each backpack in the Inside Story Collection is lined with a vibrant, country-inspired fabric - turning every look inside into a reminder of the people, cultures, and stories that connect us.

Somewhere in Uganda, a child is waiting for the sun to go down.Not because the day is over, but because there is still h...
08/14/2026

Somewhere in Uganda, a child is waiting for the sun to go down.

Not because the day is over, but because there is still homework to finish, a book to read, and a future to prepare for.

For millions of children around the world, sunset means the lights go out. Without electricity, studying after dark can be difficult or even dangerous. Many families rely on kerosene lamps that are expensive to fuel, harmful to breathe around, and a serious fire hazard.

But one small solar lantern can change the entire evening.

It can turn a dark room into a place to learn.

It can give a child a few more hours to read, practice, dream, and prepare for tomorrow.

That’s why, from now through August 31, every Taaluma tote purchased will provide a solar reading light for a child in need in Uganda.

One tote. One light.

Your purchase could help a child open a book after sunset, finish an assignment, or study for the test that moves them one step closer to the future they imagine.

We have always believed that a bag can carry more than belongings. It can carry a story, connect people across the world, and create an opportunity for someone you may never meet.

This month, it can also carry light.

Imagine a child switching on their very own solar lantern for the first time. A dark page suddenly becomes readable. Homework can continue. And in that small circle of light, a brighter future begins to feel possible.

Purchase a tote. Provide a light. Help a child keep learning long after the sun goes down.



🇸🇳 The Senegal Crossbody 🇸🇳
08/12/2026

🇸🇳 The Senegal Crossbody 🇸🇳

08/07/2026

I used to think the best part of traveling was checking another country off the list.

Now I think it's the moments that don't make the itinerary.

The quiet morning walk.
The sound of the waves.
The beach you almost skipped.
The sunset that lasted a little longer than expected.

Those are the memories that stay with you.

So here's your reminder: don't just visit beautiful places—be present in them. 🌊🌴

Where's one place that completely exceeded your expectations?



The Myanmar Tote (by Aaron John) 🇲🇲Kick those generic bags to the curb. Traveler totes are made from fabrics handpicked ...
08/06/2026

The Myanmar Tote (by Aaron John) 🇲🇲

Kick those generic bags to the curb. Traveler totes are made from fabrics handpicked by fellow adventurers from around the world. They send us the fabric, and we craft it into a one-of-a-kind backpack. Spacious enough for your essentials, sturdy enough for your adventures, and lined with stories from across the world.

Traditional fabric from Myanmar brought to you by traveler Aaron John.

In Myanmar, the "longyi" is a traditional fabric wrap worn around the waist of men and women of all ages. Even in the modern day capital of Yangoon, you will see most people wearing a longyi, whether it is in the office or doing normal daily activities. It it so widely used that it has become a part of the national identity. This red and black fabric is a traditional longyi style of the Kachin people from the most northern state of Myanmar.

Limited Edition: Only 66 made

Hamisi from Tanzania 🇹🇿Thank you for supporting us, so we can support people like Hamisi from Tanzania. Your purchase he...
08/03/2026

Hamisi from Tanzania 🇹🇿

Thank you for supporting us, so we can support people like Hamisi from Tanzania. Your purchase helped fund a microloan to help add capital in agriculture activities.

Hamisi is a dedicated sugarcane farmer with seven years of farming experience. He inherited the farming tradition from his family and has worked hard to improve his skills and increase his farm's productivity. Through sugarcane farming, he has been able to educate his three children and provide for his family's essential needs.

Today, Hamisi is focused on adopting modern farming practices to increase productivity, improve the quality of his harvests, and build a more sustainable future for his family. He is grateful for our support, which has given him the opportunity to invest in his farm and achieve his goals.

This loan is special because it helps increase the productivity and income of rural farmers in Tanzania.

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