Blue Elephant Shoulder Bag
Blue Elephant Shoulder Bag details:
These bags are part of a special fair trade tote / shoulder bag range. They are colourful, fun and of our commitment to creating a fairer, greener world.
20p from the sale of each bag goes to wildlife conservation organisations to assist their work to protect the amazing biodiversity of our planet. 100% cotton. Hand-printed and handmade by artisans in India by our Fair Trade partners - Aspirations International
Animal: Asian elephant - Elephas maximus
Conservation status: Endangered
Main threats: Habitat loss
Asian elephants live in grassland and forests, from sea level to 3000m. They live up to 60 years in the wild and reach maturity at around 15 years old. Asian elephants eat up to 150kg of plant matter a day.
Asian elephant population have dropped more than 50% in three and their range has fallen by 95%. They are frequently in conflict with humans over food and are poached for their ivory and meat. Reducing this conflict and protect their habitat are key to their survival.