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South Africa: Handbag course could upskill shoemakers

04/09/2025

The eThekwini Footwear and Leather Cluster has hosted its first handbag-making course, supported by The South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC), describing it as “an exciting step towards product diversification and export growth”.

Over two weeks, representatives from 16 companies were taught “Italian bag-making techniques”, aiming to help footwear manufacturers create new leather products, and upskilling local leathergoods makers.

SAFLEC director Nerisha Jairaj commented in an editorial that the initiative supports the goal of creating a more resilient and versatile industry.

 

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