PATTERNED MACBOOK AND IPAD CASES
originally $38.00
SALE $24.99
handmade
community voted (1945 votes)
Please note, the Tree of Life and Jellyfish prints have a limited fabric supply from producers in Ghana. As a result, once these prints sell out, the Macbook and iPad cases will no longer be available. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Breaking Pattern
Handmade in Hohoe, Ghana from uplifting prints by a local workshop run by Los Angeles-based designer Tina Tangalakis, each Patterned MacBook and iPad Case provides jobs and education skills to local women artisans.
This stunning collection sprung from a fortuitous meeting of like-minded women. After embarking on a volunteer teaching position to Hohoe, Tangalakis returned home with a new mission after befriending local seamstress Beatrice Agabe and discovering the beauty of the traditional textiles. Tangalakis and Agabe soon began a long and meaningful conversation that inspired early sketches for accessories and prompted the creation of their local women's workshop. Carry your 13" laptop or iPad in a traditional Tree of Life or Jellyfish print as a gorgeous reminder of the global connectivity and progress each pouch offers. Handmade of foam and cotton.
Please note, these cases have been discontinued. When they sell out they will no longer be available. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
- Item ID: 20311
- Materials: foam, cotton
- 13" Macbook: 13.5" W x 10.5" H, iPad: 10" W x 9" H
- Care: Hand wash only.
Macbook cover fits a computer that is 13" W x 9.5" H and screen that measures 13.3" diagonally.
iPad cover fits a tablet computer that is 7.4" W x 9.5" H. - Please note, the Tree of Life and Jellyfish prints have a limited fabric supply from producers in Ghana. As a result, once these prints sell out, the Macbook and iPad cases will no longer be available. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
Tina Tangalakis
Los Angeles-based designer Tina Tangalakis touched down in Ghana unaware of the change that would occur. As a volunteer and teacher at Happy Kids Orphanage, Tina met local seamstress Beatrice Agabe. The two quickly bonded over their shared love of design and devotion to improve the lives of others. See all creations.
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Robyn
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I LOVE the patterns!!!! I would get an iPad just to have an excuse to get one of these cases!!
K
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Beautiful!
Seneca
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Great patterns!
RoyalCandyGirl
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These cases are great! I am so glad to see good looking MacBook designs ~ finally!
amber
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cant wait to get one! patterns are awesome!
Lisalee
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Beautiful and supports underserved people -- a winner all around. I would definitely pay the price, though I don't yet own the technology to put into these cases!
Robin
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Lovely and supports folks who are supporting themselves. Win/win!
Jessica
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the second pattern looks like a venus fly trap
Linda
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Just not into thees kind of things
Stacey
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Gorgeous!
gayle
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Love the unique design
Katy
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Nice
Janet
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Wonderful way to provide employment to women in Ghana.
dre
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Cute!
Amber
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These are pretty, and I love that they provide jobs and education skills to local women artisans. The price looks reasonable, too.
Vicky
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Love the textiles and the mission. Great price
ASHLEY
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Just not my style.
stacie
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snazzy, fun.
s
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amazing!
Shelley
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Pretty. I would buy them more for the story than for the patterns, but it's a seller nonetheless.
Jenna
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Totally love that Tree of Life print! It's so refreshing to finally see computer cases with personality!
Melanie
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ugly patterns
Diana
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lovely fabric choices
MELISSA
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LOVE how they're produced, nice patterns
divamama
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Great idea, but not to keen on designs
Laila
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not our taste
Tracey
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very cute.
Ginger
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Giving women a purpose
nancy
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Price seems too high, unless they are made in u.s.a.
jodi
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very pretty...love the story too
Gayle
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Unique and stylish. Love the story behind these.
vanessa
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nice idea and I like the theory behind it but how quickly will this get soiled being in pockets or purses?
christina
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Very cool, smart price
Dixie
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Ugly.
Bonnie
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Love the cause, just not my style.
katherine
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INTERESTING - MAYBE !!!
savannah
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very creative!!
Cristine
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There are soooo many cases in the market...
Megan
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tacky fabric and does it fit the NEW ipad??
Paula
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Nice idea.
bobbie
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beautiful and great cause!
dianne
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cool patterns...
Carly
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I love the patterns! And I'm sure they would fit the new iPad, they have almost the same dimensions as the old ones!
Cianna
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I think the patterns are very ugly and drab.
Heather
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Pretty patterns
Mitzi
Beautiful patterns and price is nice too
Tina Marie
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guess it might work for some but it's just not for me.
Amanda
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really love the choices! i would totally buy this!
Alicia
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Awesome look with a great global advantage!
Amy
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Very unique and gives a "worldly" flair.
susi
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These are nice and it's so hard to find really cute ipad cases.
Emily
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The cause is fantastic but the patterns are hideous.
Lynn
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Thumbs up because I like unusual totes and bags but thumbs down if they have to be produced out of the US - even if someone from LA is directing their work.
Cathy
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love the combo of artisan and tech -- would like to see this used in more products. (I don't yet have an iPad...)
Jeanne
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thank you for helping this group and for attending to mac users
Kathleen
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I don't like the fabric patterns at all.
Sarah
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I think these are sooo cute, but too expensive!
Lynda M
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Love the textiles, hope there are lots of choices available.
Roz
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Too busy!
Hope
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Just don't like these.
thomas
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Sell more pleasing patterns.
Jennifer
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I like the story behind these, but how much are the women getting paid in this "factory"? Sketchy to me.
Melodi
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Pretty!
anna
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Think these are beautiful. Love the fact they are "hand-made" in Ghana. just not sure if the pattern has a board demographic. Very specific taste.
Kendra
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Now my macbook can have some flare! I love the vibrant colors.
Kimberly
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I don't care for the patterns, but a great cause-- maybe carry other patterns too?
Jeannie
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Priced right, but don't care for the design. Pretty hideous in my opinion.
Janet
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Very pretty, and unusual.
Jon
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I suspect that this wouldn't interest the guys.Now, if it had a NASCAR theme ....
Vonette
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nice
Julianne
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A great gift!
Fran
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$36 for an Ipad case, really. I don't care if it was made in heaven.
Robin
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very attractive and I like the idea of buying goods made by women in developing countries.
Kathy
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I like the colors and patterns -- very different from the pink and brown polka dot theme that's been going on way too long.
Jane
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Ugly
Susan
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Very classy
Sylvie
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These are beautiful designs. Does the bottom cover for the mac have breathing holes to help the motor keep cool?
cari
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Don't like the patterns.
Dianne
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I like the case idea as a product, but these designs are terrible.
Margaret
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don't like the patterns
Danielle
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Different and fun!
Keisha
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These are just ugly. They look like kitchen pot holders or maybe even marijuana. Don't like.
stephi
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Looks gorgeous and great reason to buy!
madeline
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nice designgood price
Andrea
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I really like these items, I wish that they would make these for normal sized laptop like 15" and 17" laptops and also for Ipod touches. I would buy them if they were available in those sizes. Good price also.
kathleen
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beautiful design
Jennifer
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protective and easier to find in a dark bag
Michelle
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Put a strap on it and I will buy 2!
Jennee
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These are beautiful patterns!
Sparkles
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great story, good idea, pretty, but nothing about function (protection). It's one thing to by eye candy, but it needs to deliver on function, too
Bethany
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I like the idea (handmade by local women artisans) and it seems executed very well, but I just hate the patterns of the fabric. :(
Ann
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Make them for the Ipod and Iphone too!!!
Dani
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these are so cool!
bonnie
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attractive and priced right, but I wouldn't buy one.
Paula
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Love them!
Emma
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Overpriced.
Irene
I've always been drawn to unique things like this that help support women who have so little compared to us. The patterns are different than some may be used to, but definitely the designs are interesting. Price could come down a little, however.
Jessamyn
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LOVE the patterns!
Daniel
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Good style and price. Good product story. Do they protect your device?
jeanne
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They stand out.
vickie
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Who buys these?
Cindy
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Include more fabric options. I'm all for supporting the local artisans!
Jamie
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cool
megan
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So pretty. Can I have some throw pillows to match.
mary
Why aren't these made in LA to " support jobs and education skills to local women artisans"? I'm sure there is a need in LA
Louise
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Beautiful, useful and reasonably priced.
Laura
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Love the patterns!
Lily
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Old fashioned material. Not my style.
Megan
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Very pretty - if only I had such technology!
Laurie
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Beats boring
Melissa
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Love that laptop cases aren't just black any more. However, as a Droid/Windows laptop user, I'm getting bored with so many products geared toward Apple products only.
lauren
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supercute!
Kathleen
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Cute and good pricing. Better if made in USA
Jesi
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I don't like the fabric.
Regina
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Love that they help others, very pretty, great price.
Rachelle
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Beautiful patterns! Love it!
Judith L
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Maybe covers for the Kindle as well?
Kathleen
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Oh yes. Just a sucker for covers.
Jennifer
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Good idea but I'm not crazy about the patterns
Molly
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I love the patterns and colors! A sure win!
Lisa
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They're attractive, but I have neither a macbook or ipad. A laptop or GPS case would be nice, though
Susan
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You can design
Kaija
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Don't use them myself, but the price seems good for something unique
christina
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Ugly!
Eileen
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I would buy this only to help the women making these---I just do not like the patterns. However, support for these women is urgent! Sometimes you just have to do the right thing!
Stephanie
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Unique patterns.
Bronwen
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Cute idea but don't like the patterns.
Francie
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Cool designs and a great price
angela
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love these!
Lauren
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LOVE IT. West Africa has hundreds of beautiful prints so more variety from same artist would be sure to follow
Jessica
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Very cute, have never seen patterns like that before.
Tamara
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Love the first pattern.
Wendy
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While I applaud the idea of supporting a group of women artisans, these prints are just too tacky. Now, if they were also offered in simpler patterns (and neutral colors), they'd appeal to a wider audience.
cheryl
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I don't like the designs. Not very universally appealing
Erin
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Oooo, I've been looking for a cute Macbook case like this.
Colleen
Pretty designs. I love that these provide education and jobs to women in Ghana- how wonderful!
Margie
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price seems really good
Linda
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I love these even though I have a Dell..LOL
malinda
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I hope these fit net books and I will so be getting one of these! So beautiful and with such a great story.
MALLORY
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a little pricey
Katie
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Wonderful story, funky/unique prints. Wish I had an ipad or mac to buy one!
Sharon
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These patterns are not my style but the overall concept and manufacturing are great.
Elizabeth
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Good price point; nice designs.
Natalee
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Yuck
K
Beautiful items and beautiful story
mark
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this works very stylish, practical and kind of trendy looking, nice price
Nadine
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Would like to know how much padding it has inside.
F
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I like the idea but I dont like the design
Kim
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beautiful, simply beautiful
April
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I don't have an iPad or Macbook, so I'm not interested in this.
Ellen
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boring
kerry
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colors seem dull to me.
naomi
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...and the patterns could just continue. Nice to see something other than the usual solids or generic prints. I like the international connection.
Diane
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totally cool cases and good cause
Xena
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Not a fan of the patterns at. all.
Lisa
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Love the designs
Leann
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Ugly!
betty
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functional and attractive
Lisa
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Don't own an iPad, never will either.
Marika
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As long as cushioning is adequate to prevent dings from damaging electronic device--this is an earth friendly item for the eco-minded. Nice.
Roberta [Bobby]
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designs not my style but practical
Katie
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Not my style.
Kathy
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more options would be nice. i do not like these patterns.
Pamela
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These are gorgeous!! Any Mac fan will tell you that we like pretty things for our Macs to dress them up and make them "ours". This would be a great way to stand out in the crowd!
Jennifer
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Love the prints, love the opportunities for the women of Hohoe.
Sharon
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Like the concept, not the patterns.
Karen
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I love all kinds of cases.
Rebecca
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nice patterns
hannah
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Personally I do not care for the patterns but they look like a great value at that price!
Veronica
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Cute and love the helping others part, but just not useful. ipad covers should protect and/or help grip the device. Doesn't seem like this cover made of cloth and foam will achieve those purposes.
Stephanie
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Especially love the peacock feathers.
Toni
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Love the colors!
SJM
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LOVE the patterns. Would be great if it was waterproof; that's usually a requirement of any computer case I buy. I'd be willing to pay a little more for waterproof too.
Julie
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Very pretty! Love the patterns, it is something different looking that could be used at work as well.
margaret
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Beautiful pattern design!
SUZETTE
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ugly patterns.
Jessa
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Beautiful, but I just can't afford to spend $40 on something like this.
Suzanne
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very pretty and original
babychaya
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Very funky, nice design!
Oksana
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Very nice..
Julie
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Decent price, pretty patterns and an awesome program! Love it.
Alice
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I do not own an ipad
Sarah
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Big fan of textile art, so these are right up my alley. :)
may
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Not pretty and everyone has iphone ipod stuff it needs to be deiffernt than what you can purchase at walmart
Carole
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luv the designs
Kate
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Love the designs and colors.
Marilyn
THumbs down
Pam
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These are beautiful, interesting and different
Valerie
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Hmmm depending on quality of sewing and fabric - I'd have to see it to spend that kind of $ for it.
Hallie
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While I think that the idea behind the cases is great, I just don't like the designs AT ALL. I cannot picture my husband carrying either one (maybe the top one, but probably not). I don't think that these are an appealing design for men?
Kayla
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If you choose these prints, I'm certain some will appreciate the patterns
Andrea Gray
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Fun patterns and colors. A nice way to individualize and conceal your stark, mass produced electronics.
John
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They're ugly!
Kathleen
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Beautiful!
Deborah
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Unusual enough to strike my interest if I had one of the items it would hold.
Janet
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love anything with peacock feather motif
YOLANDA
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TOO BUSY!!!
Cristy
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ugly. bleh
Heidi
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i like the style and that they are made in ghana
margaret
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Reasonable price and I also like that it helps the artisans in Ghana!
Deidra
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I dont like either of the patterns that are show here, maybe if there were others, the colors are nice, but I don't find these attractive.
Kelli
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LOVE IT!!!
Jan
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I've seen much prettier and more interesting colors elsewhere.
Karen E.
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Totally ugly.
Sonya
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Ugly
Jackie
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The idea is good and is a popular item. The price seems near appropriate. I personally don't like the patterns offered.
Sherri
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Very beautiful and tasteful. Difficult to find attractive cases for these electronics that don't look like they were made for teenagers or children. Think the price is nice, too.
Meagan @ www.sunshineandsippycups.com
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Love the designs, but I don't have these products, which is why I gave the thumbs down. Gorgeous patterns though....
sue
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very unique. would buy this item
Holly
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I bought the neoprene case several years ago and need and upgrade. I would like to support the women in Ghana as well.
Patricia
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I love that they are the same price as other cases out there, but are still helping others! The prints are sure to get attention and spark up conversation about where it came from.
heidi
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Fit the new iPad or the old iPad?
Delyn
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The bottom pattern is ugly. If it looked more like a peacock it would have my vote.
Jayne
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Unique and reasonably priced
Lisa
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I like them, but hopefully they will also fit other note/netbooks and tablet computers - as NOT everyone owns Apple computers!
Jennifer
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Love it! I wish though that the Della label was a little smaller or maybe actually a tag that hung off of the bag.
Janet
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These are really sweet!
Johanna
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I don't like the colors
Christopher
Love the cause that they support!
Anita
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Awesome!
Beth
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This is attractive but way to highly prices. This type thing is available at Ross and marshals for < 1/2 the price. I don't think it will sell at this price unless the design is something not available eslewhere and very desireable.
Martha
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Don't like the patterns.
Heather
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, measurements? The 17-inch ProBook on which I'm paying installments won't fit in too many laptop bags or covers.
R.K.P
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I hope these designed can be expanded to other items such as ipod cases, handbags or totes as well. Great designs with a great mission!
Carla
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Very nice looking and striking!