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The Meaning of ‘SHIKA’


In Kiswahili
(spoken in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, DR Congo) ‘shika’ means

hold, grab, keep


In Ga,
a Kwa language spoken in south-eastern Ghana, ‘shika’ means

money, gold


About ShikaBags

Each of the bags is my own design, and I can make all the styles of bags from any of the cloth you see on the website. The lining I use is unbleached soft canvas, making the bags sturdy and long-wearing.

For any orders, questions, or comments, PLEASE FEEL FREE to email me at

shikabags@gmail.com.

THANKS!!




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