Naea Amanda Handwoven Hobo: Love It or Hate It?

January 9, 2008

Barneys is exclusively selling this Naea Amanda Handwoven Hobo ($250), made by casting director Amanda Mackey and her daughter, to support women in Ethiopia. I admire its philanthropic nature so perhaps I'd carry it on a laid-back day. Would you?

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skinny-latte 2 years 8 weeks

I bought it because it supports Ethiopian women, but it unthreads which was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend purchasing it

ojo14 4 years 49 weeks

its great that they want to help the unemployed women, however, it is sad if they use that as front or excuse to get the labor and pay pennies for it. if the $250 this bag is priced for is actually used for these women and not for the mackey profit, sure i'll buy. other wise shame on them.

skinny-latte 4 years 50 weeks

Hey, I actually have this bag, it's really nice and super cute. BUT the only problem i have is because it's hand-woven, it kind of falls apart. The thread comes undone VERY easily. My bag has pieces of thread sticking out all over. I have a ton of designer bags and I take care of all of them. Its not like I wore this bag and threw it everywhere, I used it for an hour when I realized it was falling apart. I wish I could say it was worth it, but for the price and falling apart, I wouldnt recommend purchasing it. If i knew this was going to happen, I would have saved my money.

skinny-latte 4 years 50 weeks

lizlee89 5 years 9 weeks

I like it and I love that it supports women in Ethiopia, but it kinda looks like something you could buy at Target...

RoyalBlueMoss 5 years 19 weeks

I don't like it. I hate these types of bags.

ilanac13 5 years 19 weeks

i like hobos but not that one for that price. it reminds me of one of those kangaroo baby carriers

cosmogirl 5 years 19 weeks

I guess it's okay, but the price! WOW! But the moneys worth it.

GibsonGIrl 5 years 19 weeks

It looks like it cost about $7. Not $250

emalove 5 years 19 weeks

I love that it supports a cause, but the only time I'd carry this is on a vacation somewhere warm/tropical/beachy (during the day or for a casual night out).

ashesofstyle 5 years 19 weeks

its handmade and it supports a good cause, plus it looks chic. What more could anyone want?

ashesofstyle 5 years 19 weeks

its handmade and it supports a good cause, plus it looks chic. What more could anyone want?

musewings 5 years 19 weeks

It's pretty, but too expensive.

Mandy210 5 years 19 weeks

I'm with all the likes... but not for the price. I could make it for $15 with my own, JUST FOR ME, fabulous fabric AND probably make it reversible... hmm there's a thought :)

Karitas 5 years 19 weeks

Okay Love it... its totally cute. BUT.....$250?!? I think not.

Karitas 5 years 19 weeks

Okay Love it... its totally cute. BUT.....$250?!? I think not.

freegracefrom 5 years 19 weeks

I like it, but it looks like Barneys is still looking to make an astronomical amount of money off of this. It irritates me how so many companies will act like they're doing something so philanthropic, but they're just really tacking on an additional $25 to the regular price rather than donating actual profits.

Dana18 5 years 19 weeks

I agree and it has a bad shape.

Tari007 5 years 19 weeks

No way...and for $250.00? Hellz no!

bluesarahlou 5 years 19 weeks

I think its pretty. Pretty and expensive for such a simple bag.

Kristinh1012 5 years 19 weeks

I like it but would NEVER pay that price for it. And Ur Momm, it looks like a $20 bag!

kitkatherine 5 years 19 weeks

yeah, it's too much for what it is. even if it is for a good cause, i can't give that much to a charity with my budget, let along spend my money on a bag like that. i don't buy bags often, and i usually try to buy cheap or save or beg for gifts... and i wouldn't beg for this.

girlgreen 5 years 19 weeks

i would rather give money directly to charity then buy this extremely overpriced bag! my friend made me a bag like that and it cost less than $10 for fabric.

reginapulchera 5 years 19 weeks

Why is this worth $250????

reginapulchera 5 years 19 weeks

Why is this worth $250????

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