We’re taking our 13th BIRTHDAY to the NEXT LEVEL!
In honor of Trades of Hope’s 13th Birthday, we present an INCREDIBLE new bag with TWO WAYS to wear!
After all, we exist to give women options!
Why sacrifice style to stay organized? This bag does it all, with zippered pockets, slip pockets, a padded laptop pocket — even a key leash!
The Quest Convertible Backpack is all about transformation!
For You: A simple pull on the straps and voila! Your stylish, functional backpack doubles as a gorgeous everyday tote!
For Her: Your purchase of this bag is transforming lives like Ruby’s in India, working in an Artisan community that provides safe, dignified work with fair wages for women rising from extreme poverty.
Below you’ll find the product info for the birthday bracelet that will be included with qualifying orders.
Quest Convertible Backpack
This high-quality, genuine leather Quest Convertible Backpack from India is both practical and stylish with its front zipper pocket, interior zipper pocket, two interior slip pockets, interior padded laptop pocket, zipper closure, and a convenient key leash. The Quest Convertible Backpack fits most smaller laptops/tablets that are 10″W x 12″L or smaller. Each ethically made backpack features a beautiful, geometric-patterned patch of canvas in Navy and Off-White. Keep all your essentials safe and secure anytime you’re on the go. Prefer to carry your bag? Simply adjust the straps to convert it from backpack to tote! This versatile, soft, tumbled cognac colored leather bag with cotton lining coordinates beautifully. Every purchase provides safe jobs with fair wages for women in areas of extreme poverty in India.
Every bag has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!
Product Details:
- Approx. Measurements: 13″W x 14.5″H x 5.5″ D
- Materials: Soft tumbled cognac leather, Brass, Cotton lining
- Color: Cognac, Navy, Off-white, Antique brass
- Retail Price: $229.95
- SKU BGKL1840
The Impact of this bag:
These Artisans are committed to preserving India’s time-honored leather crafting traditions while advocating for women’s equality and supporting education for children in rural villages. Every purchase helps provide fair-trade jobs and build schools in areas of extreme poverty.
Meet the Artisan: Ruby’s Story of Hope
The lowest point of my life was when I lost my husband. I was afraid and wondered if I would ever be able to earn enough to support my family. I knew about a leather bag workshop where a lot of women worked. I was able to secure a full-time job and started to work for the first time in my life.
Now, I’m the sole earning member of my family. I’m able to send all three of my kids to school, take them on holidays, and buy things for them. I also take care of my mother-in-law. Coming to the workshop and working on Trades of Hope products really makes my day! I just hope there is something to do for Trades of Hope every day. Now I know there is a company far, far away, who cares for the people who create their product. We wish all our customers were like this!
Click here for the Hope Central page with media downloads to use throughout our 13th Birthday Celebration that ends Monday, September 18th!
Below you’ll find graphics and images for today’s BONUS Birthday Release! 
