Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi
Inkosikazi

Inkosikazi - handbag

isiZulu

Woman of stature

R 8,900.00

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Inspired by the isiZulu word for a woman of stature, embodying elegance, strength, and timeless dignity.

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Inkosikazi is the isiZulu word for a woman of stature. In its older usage, the word carried a particular weight. It described not only a wife of a chief, but any woman whose presence in a room rearranged the room around her. The bag is named for her.

The piece is structured. Where other bags in the house relax, Inkosikazi holds its shape. The leather is heavier, the form deliberate, the proportions chosen to read as confident across a long distance. Hardware is solid brass, hand finished, kept simple. There are no logos applied. The bag does not need to introduce itself.

Inside, the bag carries the items of a working day with room to spare. A laptop fits, a notebook, the small items that travel with a person who is the deciding voice in many rooms. There is one interior pocket for things that should not be searched for. The lining is suede.

A handle on top for the short distances. A removable strap for the longer ones. The bag can be carried on the shoulder or in the hand, depending on the kind of room being entered.

Inkosikazi was made for the woman who already knows. The bag is the part that walks in beside her.
Shipping & Returns

Shipping

Every Inga Africa piece is handcrafted with care and prepared for delivery to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

Estimated Delivery

  • Within South Africa: 2–5 working days
  • International: 5–10 working days

For handcrafted pieces made to order, please allow 6–8 weeks for production before your order is dispatched.

International shipments may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or other charges imposed by the destination country. These costs remain the responsibility of the recipient.

Returns

Your satisfaction is important to us. If you wish to return your purchase, you may request a return within 15 days of receiving your order.

To initiate a return, please contact us at orders@ingaafrica.com with your order number and reason for the return.

Returned items must be:

  • Unused
  • In their original condition
  • Accompanied by all original packaging, tags, and accessories

Once your return has been received, inspected, and approved, your refund will be processed within 7 days using the original payment method.

Please note that made-to-order, bespoke, personalised, and custom-made pieces are not eligible for return or refund unless the item has a manufacturing defect.

Inga Africa reserves the right to refuse returns that do not comply with this policy.

Specifications

Dimensions L 13 x W 34 x H 24 cm
Interior Layout & Slots • Features the brand's signature bold red fabric lining. • Partitioned into two distinct main sections. • Contains a central, full-length zippered compartment acting as a secure pocket for valuables. • Outfitted with open-top slip pockets trimmed in matching leather for small item organization. • Features a stitched "Inga Africa" leather tag noting that the piece is handcrafted in South Africa.
Exterior Features & Hardware • Uses a sophisticated strap-and-clasp mechanism across the front, secured by a metallic center lock and internal magnetic snaps. • Includes dual rolled leather top handles equipped with a matching leather handle strap keeper and a gold press stud. • Equipped with a wide, matching black leather shoulder strap featuring gold toned swivel lobster clasps for shoulder or crossbody wear. • Accented with a small, minimalist "I" logo emblem at the base. • Flat rectangular base is guarded by four gold-toned metal feet. • Includes a decorative leather-encased key bell (clochette) hanging from the handle.

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