Hallo there!

I’m Marla, the human behind Lula Handmade.

I am a creative by nature, love gardening and the beach, & I am quite
specific about the tea I drink. Oh, and I love toffees!

I value creative problem-solving, repurposing & I am passionate about supporting local.

 

Married to my best friend, mom of 3 & being involved in various
community projects & running this small business - I know how busy life can get for us as women:

Kid's activities. Work. Running businesses. It all ads up.

 

And just like you, l yearn for SIMPLICITY. Order. Things that help us be
organized, so we can get on with living life, being present in the here & now.

The best way I know how to do this, is to use what I have in my hand:

  • A love of repurposing & supporting local.
  • Years behind a sewing machine (I started at age 5, and I still love it.)
  • An ever-present drive to choose low waste & multifunction in everyday life.

 

And so when you buy a bag from Lula, you are not only getting a bag that can multitask along with you and your family, but a bag that:

  • tells the story of local craftsmanship & economic empowerment.
  • is sustainable not only in its manufacturing, but also in its use - because it can be used by everyone, for every reason – over & over again.
  • Makes it easier for you to order & simplify
    life, so that you can be present where you need to be.
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Our Values

  • SIMPLICITY

    We are all busy leading full lives, with no time to waste looking for the
    daily essentials we need to go about our everyday lives.

     

    When you buy a bag from LULA, you can now get on with what matters most in life. Everything you need for sport, work, home, kids, travel & gifting neatly carried in one beautiful small batch made bag.

     

    Just our way to help you stay on top of it.

  • LOCAL IMPACT

    LULA supports the work of a local skills training project, providing training & a dignified income to the local seamstresses who help make your products.

     

    Your order therefore serves a greater purpose & reaches far wider than only the
    beautiful bag you’ll use. Local truly becomes lekker when we choose to support the businesses and people we can see and talk to.

  • SUSTAINABILITY

    The bag manufacturing industry often overlooks natural fabrics in favour of cheaper single-use and non-recyclable alternatives.

     

    We think it's time to change that.

     

    We use repurposed and locally sourced supplies and made multifunctional bags that last  - all in an effort to help you shop sustainably.