Los Angeles based designer Tina Tangalakis touched down in Ghana unaware of the changes that would occur. As a volunteer and teacher at the Happy Kids Orphanage, Tina met local seamstress Beatrice Agabe. The two quickly bonded over their shared love of design and passion to improve the lives of others. It was there, in the vibrant village of Hohoe, among the scraps of fabric, rough pencil designs and long conversations between two unlikely friends, that Della was born.
Della's premier design, the Classic Hobo, is the cornerstone of the collection. As functional as it is beautiful, the Classic Hobo is constructed of Ghana's stunning local textiles. Each purse is handmade by economically vulnerable women working under Beatrice's mentorship. The sale of every bag has a positive effect on the people of Hohoe. Tina's intention behind Della is to provide jobs and education to the community, while bringing awareness of Hohoe's struggle to the Western World.
Della is committed to the long term success of our community, working to build a foundation for economic independence.