Named for Ethiopia: Axum, Lalibela, and the places we carry

When someone searches for Axum or Lalibela, they are looking for Ethiopia. Our collection answers that search with leather — bags named for the places that shaped us.

The Axum Shoulder (also spelled Aksum) is named for the ancient capital of the Axumite kingdom — compact, architectural, carried close. It is Ethiopian leather for days when you take only what matters.

The Lalibela Tote takes its name from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in the Ethiopian highlands: quiet structure, lasting presence, made to be lived with every day.

Across the shop you will also find Harar, Gondar, Simien, Tiya, Konso, Yeha, Entoto, Awash, Omo, Lake Tana, Meskel and Timket — each name a thread to Ethiopia’s geography and festivals, each piece crafted in Addis Ababa.

Visit PAPO in Bole, Addis Ababa, or search for the place name with “leather bag” or “PAPO” — that is how Google learns we belong to Ethiopia’s craft story, not only to tourism pages.

Shop the heritage collection, read the story behind the name, and carry a piece of Ethiopia with you.

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