Nature is the theme in this pale pink leather-bound notebook. An Eleko-Wave™ textured leather cover imitates dried rose petals, while naturally-dyed pages are in the styles of rock, sky, and foliage.

'Elero' means 'engineer' in Yoruba and I'm excited by the idea of female engineers and soft, feminine journals for sketching new concepts and doing hard calculations.

- 100% Leather exterior (Lamb and Vegetable-Tanned Cow)
- Eleko Wave™ processed leather
- 100% cotton floral interior
- 96 leaves (192 pages)
- Dimensions: 6" X 8"
- Permanently bound; not refillable
- Smyth sewn binding with copper threads
- Varying specialty papers
- handy slip pocket in back
- hand-stitched perimeter (copper thread)
- Copper-string bookmark
- Minku logo on exterior
- Snap closure
- Comes in a gift box
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Elero Eleko-Wave™ notebook

A pumpkin made from leather in our new Lagos Lattice™ technique. 

This elegede ('pumpkin' in Yoruba) is perfect as a complement to a Halloween outfit, for trick-or-treating, for the fireplace, or to store your favorite pumpkin soup recipes. 

- 100% lamb leather
- rigid, round base
- leather-lined interior
- Lagos Lattice™ leather treatment on exterior
- Minku retro label on interior
- hand-stitched perimeter and handle


Elegede pumpkin

What do you get when you ? The Jijo backpack combines our trademark Eleko Wave leather treatment with studs, rabbit hair, a traditional Nigerian aso-oke fabric interior! New from our workshop, this spacious backpack keeps your items double-secure with its interior zipped side-pocket and zipper main closure.
- 100% leather
- metallic zipper main closure
- 100% cotton aso-oke fabric interior
- zipped interior pocket with contrast aso-oke lining
- rounded base with heart design (shown)
- Minku logo god imprint on front
- top carry handle
- adjustable backpack straps
- metallic studs affixed to leather
- quantity available: 1
- Nigerian made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Jijo backpack

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Vegetable-tanned cow leather exterior
- Leather: Spain
- imported green patterned paper
- bamboo leading page (Japan)
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- comes in Minku packaging as shown
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - green

Korin means sing in Yoruba and that's the visceral reaction you'll get at the sight of this detailed clutch that also doubles as a shoulder bag. A vibrant red python-skin strap meets a bag body constructed from strips of blue water snake skins and black calfskin. The interior is upholstered with aso-oke fabric with a shimmery trim and sides.

- 100% leather exterior
- Eleko Wave™ treated exterior
- aso-oke interior
- hand-stitched side detail and flap
- accordion opening
- two spacious inner compartments
- sides can be tucked in
- long, adjustable strap
- snap closure
- Minku logo sewn to interior flap
- comes in a Minku drawstring pouch
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Korin bag



Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

The Ijoya bracelet is strung with faceted glass beads from the Nupe people of Nigeria. A faceted 18kt solid gold bead accentuates the joyous colors and shapes on this one-of-a-kind bracelet. Gold can be smelted and reused later if desired.

Ijoya means 'it's dance time!' in the designer's native language, Yoruba. This festive strand, with its micro-landscape red beads and gold touch, would add a pop of color to nights (and days) out on the town.

- 18kt gold bead
- glass beads 
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet
- Fits wrist up to 7 3/4" or 20cm
- comes in a Minku branded aso-oke drawstring pouch
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ijoya bracelet - 18kt gold

A 100% cotton shirt, made from aso-oke, a strip-woven cloth indigenous to the Yoruba people of Nigeria, where Minku is based.
- 100% cotton
- Size XL
- front pocket
- free worldwide shipping
- Made in Nigeria

Shirt is wider than shown on model. Was held in the back for this photo.

Ope shirt

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Vegetable-tanned cow leather exterior
- Leather: Italy
- imported light-grey paper
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - black II

A bag made with hemp fabric from Northern Nigeria. $15 from the sale of each bag goes towards tertiary education for a child forced to flee the violence in Nigeria's northern region. The child is specifically from Chibok in Borno State.
- hemp fabric bag with leather tassel
- fabric is handwoven in Nigeria's northern region
- 100% cotton patterned interior
- long fabric strap
- Nigerian-made
- free worldwide shipping

Borno Arts X Minku bag II

It may be hard to tell, but Nigeria was once under British rule. Royal visits, commonwealth protections... one gets the drill. And, Lorde may have said she could never be a royal, as it wasn't in her blood, but a spate of royal weddings to non-royals prove she just might need to expand her thinking. Either that or own this hand-forged wallet, with a metal Jolly Roger whose moveable chain replaces the usual crossbones, and the Minku logo interwoven in a stylized Union Jack. Nigerian-made, no less. Long live the Commonwealth.
- Top, sides, and interior: Cow leather
- Entirely hand-stitched perimeter
- metal skull and moveable ring detailing
- Metal zipper
- Three credit card slots
- Comes in a damask gift pouch, same fabric as background shown in main image
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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God Save the Queen wallet

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Italian leather exterior
- imported dark-blue banana paper (Nepal)
- bamboo interior-cover upholstery
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- comes in Minku packaging 
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - black

A Hausa-inspired amulet storage to be worn around the neck. Amulet cases traditionally stored talismans or other protective charms. This one, with its detailed stitching, uncharacteristic Northern-Nigeria meets South-Western Nigeria finish (worked cow leather and Yoruba hand-loomed fabric), talisman or not, would be sure to plant a charm on those who see it on its wearer.

- Italian leather exterior
- Italian leather strap wound with black waxed string
- aso-oke* interior
- long closure flap
- extensive hand-stitching on edges
- traditional hole-in-hole closure
- Minku logo sewn in copper thread on interior
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping  

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*Aso-oke is a Yoruba fabric woven on hand-looms that are typically 10cm in width. The fabric strips are then sewn together, often creating shift-pattern outfits worn during traditional ceremonies and rites.

Umaru amulet bag

A mini belt bag constructed from a combination of leathers and reptile skins. 'Minku' is hand-stitched in copper thread on the front. Can be worn on waist or as a shoulder bag or around the neck. Monogramming available (in gold letters).
- Zipper closure
- Elaborately hand-stitched strap
- 100% leather
- lamb leather lining on interior
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Bamidele Belt Bag

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Vegetable-tanned cow leather exterior
- Leather: Spain
- orange paper with visible dried leaves (Nepal)
- bamboo interior finish (Japan)
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - orange

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Vegetable-tanned cow leather exterior
- Leather: Italy
- imported creme-colored paper
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - red

A medley of rich textures of lapin, suede, and lamb leather. 100% hand-stitched, with an elegantly patterned aso-oke lining its interior.

- 100% leather
- Metal zipper main closure
- small interior compartment
- Eleko Wave-treated exterior
- extensive hand-stitching detail
- Nigerian-made
- comes in a Minku dustbag
- Free worldwide shipping

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Dada coin purse

Our ultra-lightweight bi-fold men's wallet is made from 100% leather and features a hand-painted summer scene.

- 100% leather
- three vertical card pockets
- top slot for flat notes
- size: 3 1/4" (8cm) X 4 2/3" (11cm)
- One inward-facing side pocket that will securely house loose coins
- Minku Lagos logo on exterior
- 100% leather; Nigerian made purple tag on interior
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Bifold wallet - Special Edition

Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

In Nigeria's central Nupe region, bird hunters wear a 'burtu' mask carved from wood as a bird-hunting accessory. Its obtuse and acute angles are mirrored in this bracelet, a combination of arabesque sterling silver beads from Thailand and two discreet Nupe powder glass beads.

- .925-purity sterling silver beads with relief circles (Thailand)
- small handmade powder glass beads (Nupe region, Nigeria)
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet
- Available in small, medium, or large
- comes in a gift box
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Burtu .925 silver bracelet 

Awin (velvet tamarind) is a velvety orange fruit that formed a snack for many a Nigerian school pupil in the 90s. Akin to sunflower seeds in snack value, it was also called <i>lickylicky</i>, the only name most pupils know it by. 

These booty shorts will be your companion to terrace parties, beach lounging, pool parties, and music festivals all summer long. Hand made in the Minku atelier from an alluring red Yoruba aso-oke fabric, it sits snug at the waist and features a long zipper side zipper.
- high waist
- 100% cotton
- Minku logo hand-sewn in metallic thread on interior
- side zipper
- fits size M/L
- Nigerian-made

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Awin shorts - pink

I'll let you in on a secret - an ancient Yoruba tradition involves wearing waist beads. Of these, beads of discs made from the shell of a coconut are among the more popular. The Agbon ('coconut' in Yoruba) bracelet has been strung from a waistlet that was taken apart. An elasticated string makes it easy to wear.

Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

- disc-shaped .925 silver bead
- disc-shaped coconut-shell beads
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet
- Fits wrist up to 7 3/4" or 20cm
- comes in a Minku gift pouch
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Agbon coconut bracelet

- 100% polyester 
- lettering is stitched onto shorts by hand 
- lettering is aso-oke, a hand-loomed cotton fabric from Nigeria's South-Western Yoruba region 
- hand wash cold 
- Model is 5'7" and wearing size Medium (unique size)
- elasticated waist
- The 5 letters in 'minku' took a total of 3 hours to cut and hand-stitch onto t-shirt.
- one size
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Minku appliqué shorts

This season, the chunky bracelet is being replaced by a barely-there, Zen-like offering. At Minku, ours are elasticated because clasps are so 90s.

Named for 'water', one of the classical elements, the Omi bracelet sports the sublime mint-green shade of amazonite. The bracelet is accentuated with sterling silver and coral bamboo beads.

- Rustic-style sterling silver bead, amazonite beads, coral-bamboo beads
- Nigerian-made from imported beads.
- elasticated style is easy to wear and take off.
- Free worldwide shipping.
- Comes in an aso-oke pouch as shown.

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Omi Amazonite bracelet

This season, the chunky bracelet is being replaced by a barely-there, Zen-like offering. At Minku, ours are elasticated because clasps are so 90s.

Named for 'air', one of the classical elements, the Ofurufu bracelet takes on the calming pink hue of the rodonite beads from which it is strung. It is accentuated with sterling silver and barely distinguishable wood jasper beads. Look out for a fiery red bamboo coral bead in the midst of the subtlety.

- Nigerian-made from imported beads.
- Comes in an aso-oke pouch as shown.
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ofurufu rodonite bracelet

This season, the chunky bracelet is being replaced by a barely-there, Zen-like offering. At Minku, ours are elasticated because clasps are so 90s.

Named for 'fire', one of the classical elements, the Ina bracelet is a fiery red bracelet beaded from coral bamboo and rodonite beads. One or two sterling silver beads add dots of unexpected delight.

- Nigerian-made from imported beads.
- Comes in an aso-oke pouch as shown.
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ina coral bracelet

This season, the chunky bracelet is being replaced by a barely-there, Zen-like offering. At Minku, ours are elasticated because clasps are so 90s.

Named for 'earth', one of the classical elements, the Erupe bracelet is a sublime brown bracelet beaded from wood jasper and accentuated with sterling silver, coral bamboo, and amazonite beads.

- Nigerian-made from imported beads.
- Comes in an aso-oke pouch as shown.
- Free worldwide shipping

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Erupe wood jasper bracelet

'Oya' means 'let's go' or 'let's do it' in Yoruba, my native language.

- 100% Cotton
- lettering is stitched onto t-shirt by hand 
- lettering is aso-oke, a hand-loomed cotton fabric from Nigeria's South-Western Yoruba region 
- hand wash cold 
- Model is 5'7" and wearing size Medium
- The 3 letters in 'oya' took a total of 1.5 hours to cut and hand-stitch onto t-shirt.
- Free worldwide shipping

For sizes S, L, XL, or XXL, please allow a week to appliqué message on tee.

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Oya appliqué graphic tee

Comfort, space, and culture, with a twist of rock 'n' roll.

- Available in black (shown) or red
- 100% leather exterior (Lamb)
- Sheepskin lining on inner flap
- aso-oke interior
- zipper main closure
- snap flap closure
- aso-oke lined zipped front pocket
- zipped interior pocket with cotton lining
- 14" (36cm) X 11" (28cm) X 3 1/2" (9cm)
- open pocket
- leather straps
- leather top-handle
- hand-stitching detail
- comes in a Minku dustbag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Iyun backpack

How can aso-oke be re-appropriated? Let me count the ways... For our Fall/Winter 2016 collection, we present hoodies made for the first time using this versatile Yoruba ceremonial fabric. Casual cut for male or female, this would be your go-to item of clothing for days when you feel like putting on a smart look without much effort.

- 100% cotton
- size: men's S/M
- Metallic threads + cotton aso-oke drawstring
- Indigo-dyed hood
- Metallic back panel and front-wedge detail
- Comes in a Minku drawstring bag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping
- Hoodie can be made in other sizes, based on fabric availability. Please inquire before placing order.

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Minku Spectrum hoodie

Thank goodness it's Friday ( Ẹti in Yoruba).

Wild does not begin to describe this structured work-to-leisure tote bag. Its colors and patterns within and without, its textural richness (suede leather), the clip-on starfish and sheephide pouch accessories that dangle from its side, the brash gold of its embossed logo... maximalism is alive and well in the atelier, and I'm glad to share this rediscovery with you.

Purple: sold out
Black (same pattern on leather): in stock

- 100% leather - suede; printed
- spacious side compartment with zipper closure
- Minku logo in gold emboss on front
- 100% cotton lining with paisley pattern
- purple and wine contrast design
- long, mismatched double straps
- structured design
- 15" X 3 1/2" X 12"
- fits laptop, files, etc.
- hand-stitched strap detail
- leather detachable charms (sheepskin coin pocket and golden sunflower in bloom)
- hook lets you attach your own charms, or keep it minimalist with no charm.
- contrast cotton lining in zipped pocket
- protective studs on base
- owner's name can be embossed in gold lettering on bag interior
- comes in a cotton drawstring bag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Eti tote

The writing medium is inspiration in itself.

Hand made from genuine python, this red hardcover notebook features hand-stitched borders and a hand-stitched refill slot.  Our refills are made from naturally-dyed imported paper and come in white, red, lavender, pink, or orange.

- Inner side-pocket
- slot for notebook refills (refills available in-store)
- Refills are 72 leaves (144 pages) and of Smyth sewn binding
- Paper dimensions: 3 1/2" X 5"
- 100% hand-stitched edges
- Copper thread detailing on perimeter
- Minku logo on interior
- Snap closure
- Python (Indonesia) exterior+page marker
- cotton (aso-oke) interior
- Comes in a gift box; one refill included
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alakowe python-skin notebook

Afefe means wind in the designer's language, Yoruba. This timeless bucket bag has two closure options: a zipper that goes across the top, keeping all your items secure, or leather pull-ropes that can be pulled or loosened to close or open the bag.

The strap is adjustable, meaning you can enjoy the Afefe bucket bag as a shoulder bag, or a cross-body bag. There is an inner pocket that also has a metal zipper. 

- 100% leather
- 12" X 4" X 9" (31cm X 10cm X 23cm)
- strap length: 49", adjustable up to 25"
- metal hook on bottom left
- drawstring and metallic zipper main closures
- aso-oke fabric interior (98% cotton; 2% metallic threads)
- Eleko Wave™ leather finish
- rigid base 
- packaged in a Minku cotton dustbag
- free worldwide shipping
- Nigerian made

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Afefe bucket bag - bronze

At 380g (0.8lb.), this may well be one of the lightest leather bags ever made. 

A lightweight bag keeps the strain off your shoulder and back, whatever your age. Fits right under your arm at breastbone level, to align with your natural center of gravity. Function aside, its elegance is exciting.

- calfskin (Italy)
- broad, comfy shoulder strap
- hand-stitched top perimeter
- Eleko Wave™ exterior design
- inner pocket with zipper closure
- semi-rigid base
- leather exterior; cotton lining
- packaged in a cotton drawstring bag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Afefe bag - purple

Handmade simplicity is the greatest luxury. This large tote features a spacious interior with zipper closure and playful detachable charms. Available in red, dark blue, black, or brown.

- 100% Cow leather
- gold-hued metallic zipper closure
- spacious interior pocket with zipper closure.
- patterned aso-oke fabric interior
- outward-tapered tote design
- Minku stamp in front
- handle drop: 12" (31cm)
- top diameter (side to side): 18" (46cm)
- base: 3" X 15" (7.5cm X 28cm)
- vertical height: 12" (30cm)
- detachable charm
- rigid base with protective studs
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Isegun tote with zipper - blue

A bucket bag juxtaposing unusual textures, electric hues, and traditional hand-stitching -- the entire length of the drawstrings and straps are whip-stitched for an invisible, seamless finish.

A FEW TRICKS:
- Tie straps can be untied and re-tied to adjust strap length. Knots will not undo.
- 100% Elaphe leather exterior
- Shearling/sheep hair interior with aso-oke inner side-pocket
- Hand-stitched leather drawstring
- hand-stitched drawstring holes
- Tie-adjustable hand-sewn, rolled leather shoulder strap
- cute size - holds 4" phone, cards, fragrance bottle, and keys
- rigid leather base with 4 protectors
- comes in a Minku cotton drawstring bag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Dariji mini bucket bag

Erin ('Elephant' in Yoruba) is the name of this classic hand-held pouch, new for summer and for brightening up autumn days. Vegetable-tanned Cow leather is worked into unusual angles, with a lamb leather wrist strap. The interior has a rigid check-pattern partition, with Minku retro patch and a side-slot that fits credit cards.
 
- vegetable-tanned cow leather 
- wrist strap 
- 100% cotton lined interior 
- Minku logo stamped on back
- packaged in a cotton drawstring bag 
- Nigerian-made 
- Free worldwide shipping

Erin 'elephant' pouch

Apata means rock in the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria's southwestern region. The result of years of leather research, the Apata bag combines several of our in-house leather work techniques, resulting in a minimal, unusual design.

A scalloped top edge and our new Lagos Lattice™ aren't the only features of this spacious carryall. Its metal zipper will keep its contents secure, while its 100% leather composition (interior, exterior, and trims) guarantees its durability.
-  Lamb leather exterior; soft calf leather interior
- metallic zipper main closure
- cotton side-pocket on interior
- comes with matching velcro-closure purse
- scalloped top and Lagos Lattice™ design
- rigid base
- Minku stamp on front
- Nigerian made 
- Free worldwide shipping

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Apata tote with zipper

The Ado weekender combines Eleko wave, aso-oke lining, hand stitching, and a soothing color mix. 

- 100% leather
- Minku trademark Eleko-wave treated exterior
- 60% hand-stitched with leather string 
- aso-oke lining (hand-woven 100% cotton)
- Metal zipper (main closure)
- aso-oke lined side pocket
- aso-oke lined front compartment
- several inner compartments
- metal bottom studs
- semi-rigid base
- 25" X 11" X 8" (63cm X 28cm X 20cm)
- sturdy double straps
- Comes in a Minku dustbag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ado weekender - pink

The Ado weekender combines elements that are quintessentially Minku: the Eleko wave, a bright damask lining, hand stitching (80% of the bag is hand-stitched; can you spot the areas?) and a soothing color mix. Use it as an everyday work bag or rock it as a weekender. Coming soon in black.

- 100% leather
- Minku trademark Eleko-wave treated exterior
- 80% hand-stitched
- Vibrant damask lining
- Metal zipper (main closure)
- Damask-lined side pocket
- zipped inner pocket
- Phone compartment
- metal bottom studs
- rigid base
- customizable (please ask)
- Comes in a Minku dustbag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ado weekender

BAGS -- Message will be imprinted on exterior of the bag, or onto a leather panel on the interior of the bag. Large lettering will be used (image 2), unless otherwise requested. Initials only (or message up to 10 characters) - $45. Message, up to 35 characters - $80.

NOTEBOOKS -- message will be imprinted on spine or front of the notebook. Up to 35 characters - $25.

WALLETS — Initials or message - $30

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Heat-impress lettering

Like a good friend ('ore atata' in Yoruba), this is a forever bag.

- 100% leather
- fully lined interior
- 15" (height) X 11” X 3” 
- double buckle closure
- two extra inner compartments - for phone and small items
- leather strap
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ore Atata messenger bag

A drawstring-closure bucket bag to store just about everything, hand crafted in our atelier. This python skin version of our Wosan bag is fully lined with sheepskin. Its spacious inner pocket is made from aso-oke, a densely handwoven cotton textile from Nigeria's Yoruba region, where I am from.

- 100% leather
- aso-oke lined inner pocket
- hand-stitched and hand-rolled Karung leather drawstrings
- adjustable leather back straps
- comes in a Minku dustbag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Wosan bag

The Ado weekender combines elements that are quintessentially Minku: the Eleko wave, aso-oke lining, hand stitching, and a sophisticated texture mix. This season, it gets an upgrade in black. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for this bag to be made.

- 100% leather (Cow and Lamb)
- Minku trademark Eleko-wave treated exterior
- hand-stitched sides
- aso-oke lining (hand-woven 100% cotton)
- Metal zipper (main closure)
- aso-oke lined open side-pocket
- aso-oke lined front compartment
- inner compartments
- metal bottom studs
- semi-rigid base
- 25" X 11" X 8" (63cm X 28cm X 20cm)
- sturdy double straps
- Comes in a Minku dustbag
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ado weekender - black

I find it boring to write on plain paper. This is a notebook for anyone who shares my dream of what a notebook should be.

Hand made from metallic-finished lambskin, this hardcover notebook features hand-stitched borders and a hand-stitched refill slot.  Our refills are made from naturally-dyed imported paper and come in white, red, lavender, or orange.

- Gold leather cover with aso-oke interior
- Inner side-pocket
- slot for notebook refills (refills available in-store)
- Refills are 72 leaves (144 pages) and of Smyth sewn binding
- Paper dimensions: 3 1/2" X 5"
- 100% hand-stitched edges
- Gold-colored thread detailing on perimeter
- Matching leather page marker
- Minku logo on interior
- Snap closure
- one refill included
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alakowe leather notebook

GoT, obvs.

"Mum, was I born during a storm?" the girl asks.
"No dear, though there might have been a light drizzle if I remember correctly."
"Aww, man :("
"What's the matter?"
"Nothing, it's just that 'Rainborn' doesn't quite have the same ring to it."

- 100% full-grain cow leather cover
- 'stormborn' stamp on front
- 'minku' stamp on back
- 72 pages of red pulp paper
- can write with biro or ink pen
- medieval gold embroidery design on front and back flap, with pocket in front flap
- gold aso-oke page-marker
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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'Stormborn' red notebook

Eighteen copper-alloy busts dated to 1300 C.E. were unearthed in Ife, a West African kingdom. The sculptures, representing the Ooni (ruler) of Ife, featured scarification (lines) and holes for attaching hair and moustache, reproduced as lines and dots on the covers of the Alagbede notebooks. 

Stitching? Plugs of hair? Protective porcupine-y spines? Let the OCD in you find a use for the holes. 

Alagbẹdẹ means blacksmith in Yoruba.

- Vegetable-tanned cow leather exterior
- imported fuchsia paper (Nepal)
- tree bark/wood leading page
- 60 pages
- Smyth-sewn binding
- hand-stitched closing flap
- Minku stamp on back
- comes in Minku packaging as shown
- includes information card as shown
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Alagbede notebook - fuchsia

It's the small things that count, like a bag whose interior burst of fruits (eso in Yoruba) and flowers serves as a daily reminder to get your serving of seven fruits and vegetables a day.
- 100% leather exterior
- 100% rayon interior
- hand-stitched sides (note: thread used contains Alpaca wool)
- hook closure
- two interior compartments separated by central partition
- top-carry handle
- fits iPad and 11" laptop
- maximum weight supported: 5lbs (2.2kg)
- Nigerian made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Eso bag

This understated bracelet will add mystery and sophistication to any outfit.

Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

The Digue bracelet is reminiscent of the pink-sand beaches of La Digue, one of the islands of the Seychelles, located off the East African coast.

- .925 sterling silver bead with arabesque detail
- flute-shaped rhodonite beads (from Brazil) 
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet 
- Fits wrist up to 7 3/4" or 20cm 
- comes in a Minku gift pouch 
- Gift-boxing available 
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Digue bracelet - silver bead

Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

The 'Ekpo' headdress is worn by the Ekoi of Cross Rivers State in Nigeria. The India-sourced sterling silver beads of this bracelet mirror the delicate curves of this traditional wood-carved mask.

- .925 sterling silver beads with arabesque detail (India)
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet
- Fits wrist up to 7 3/4" or 20cm
- comes in an aso-oke fabric drawstring pouch and gift box
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ekpoo silver tennis bracelet

Minku bracelets tell a story of travel and daring, and allude to an open mind. Each bracelet is strung from carefully selected materials for a contemporary, transcontinental appeal.

Ilase, coastal Lagos strip of private beaches, varying greatly from one to the other like the beads of this unique unisex bracelet.

- One tubular .925 sterling silver bead (Thailand)
- various handmade Nupe powder glass beads
- Easy-on elasticated bracelet
- Fits wrist up to 7 3/4" or 20cm
- comes in an aso-oke fabric drawstring pouch
- Nigerian-made
- Free worldwide shipping

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Ilase bracelet - silver bead

Python skin is used to accent the flap of this highly unusual bag, as well as for its knotted, adjustable shoulder strap. The resulting blend of geometric lines and organic textures and hand work is a wearable object of art indeed.

- Crocodile skin
- Python skin accents
- aso-oke interior
- Nigerian-made
- Pocket on back
- Soft, padded interior
- Comes in a Minku box

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