Grace M.
Bought the bag for my sister as a birthday present. She was stoked! Plans on using it as a summer beach bag.
Rebecca V.
My wife loves it!
Sally W.
Absolutely loving this bag. It's gorgeous and I get heaps of compliments for it. The pictures are very accurate, looked exactly alike. Feels surprisingly sturdy. Comfortable to wear around all day. Fits plenty.
Highly recommend!
Silika B.
Love my new backpack - very comfy to wear
Looks great
Sally H.
The backpack is amazing. Really great work’! But it is bigger than I thought it would be. Too heavy for my poor old shoulders. I will have to find a big man to give it to,
evelyn l.
I think the backback might work better as a 2 handled bag. Love the weaving and the brown handles and green straps
Ian G.
i was really keen to support a business like this- i really like Fiji and the people there
i love the woven backpack, i use it all the time, and it gets lots of compliments because it is so unique. I have a big collection of backpacks and bags and this is definitely my favourite
Mel H.
My daughter in law loves her bag. It is really lovely.
Sharla L.
My son loves his fala backpack! It's sturdy enough for all his books! Recieved a lot of comments! Thank you for such a beautiful product
Sharla
I love this backpack! The straps are very comfortable and strong. I use it to carry my scripture set, notebooks, and markers! Got lots of comments. The Best thing is it matches anything you wear!
Deepa
I love the initiative behind supporting this local brand and that it uses natural and organic materials
Rose M.
I bought the back pack for my sister in Australia as she liked mine when she came to visit me in Aotearoa. You sent it directly to her and I was able to see the progress of the parcel to its destination.
Everyone I know loves it but not all can afford one. Thanks for your great service. Love Rose
Nina Y.
Ordered this to give as a gift to my work colleague- and what a uniquely Fijian gift to give. From New York with love, vinaka Rise Beyond the Reef! My colleague loves it
Lauren S.
I first visited Fiji last year and fell in love with this company! They have such a great mission. As a Pacific Islander that lives in the US, I miss home and our culture. The woven pandanus bag makes me feel more connected to the Pacific each time I wear it. Thank you!
Deepa E.
In love with my order! Thank you so much. It is beautifully made
Carol D.
The product was lovely when it eventually turned up.
After buying online the product was then deemed out of stock. Think this is a bit naughty; the product should say taking pre orders or not in stock.
I got an email to say they would let me know when it was shipped.
I ended up a bit wary of the order so sent an email after a few weeks and the response said it had been shipped??
I think the whole sell is brilliant but suggest the online follow up needs to be streamlined and a bit more organized.
Marie B.
Excellent communication throughout the order process. Backpack was really well wrapped and arrived in perfect condition. Very happy with my purchase
Dawn
This is so well made, very stylish and a good size to carry what you need for a picnic or shopping, love it and so pleased I bought it.
Traecy P.
Thank you for this wonderful hand-crafted bag, it is beautiful! I hope others will support this initiatve to support these wonderful women.
Daniel M.
Love this bag :)
Thanks!
Vanioni N.
I absolutely love my backpack. I get a lot of compliments everywhere I carry it. It is unique and eco friendly. Love Love Love, my bag especially when it gets me to proudly explaining about my culture.
Vanioni
Love love love my Handwoven pandanus bacpack. Has plenty room for all my essentials and more.
Tracy R.
I just love everything I’ve received! Makes for such beautiful & meaningful gift !
Rose M.
I love Rise Beyond the Reef craft work, particularly the woven pandanus baskets and table mats . My new back pack is great for carrying my art materials and lunch to my favourite picnic spots.
Megan D.
Though the backpack hasn't been used yet because it's a gift for a friend, it looks beautiful and just as pictured (although bigger than I expected, which is a nice thing!). There were some minor shipping delays (very common nowadays!) but it was easy to communicate with Rise Beyond The Reef staff about it and they were apologetic, kind and responsive. I would recommend purchasing from RBTR and based on my experience so far would order from them again!
Bee P.
Perfect for packing my flat sketching pad and watercolours for a walk. Fitted a light packed lunch and small water bottle too. Feels comfortable to wear, light and easy.
Donna S.
Beautifully made.
Danielle H.
Love my bag. It’s a great size and I have it full of my hand stitching stuff. Easy to grab and take with me. Such beautiful craftmanship too!
I adore Fiji so I’m really pleased that I’m carrying a bit of Fiji from a special person around with me
Viviana Z.
The bag is beautiful, so well done and so different from anything else.
I really love it.
Louise S.
I have been delighted with the products and their prompt delivery.I would like to suggest that a wee information pamphlet about Rise Beyond the reef is included.I purchased this as a gift for a friend and would have loved to have some details to include with her present.Just a thought
Louise
Debbie L.
This bag will be travelling with me to Costa Rica in January!! It’s very well made and light and I love the natural feel and look of it. I know it is made with love and pride by lovely ladies!! No factory made stuff…. Debbie Lee THANKYOU from from The Bay of Chaleur area on the Gaspe coast of Quebec.
Shannon S.
This bag is so unique and handy. I get so many compliments about it. It is a great size and the quality is fantastic.
Rebecca B.
Kia Orana from Ōtepoti (Dunedin city, in Aotearoa)!!
I first saw this bag on Facebook and I instantly loved the look of it. Then when I found out what Rise Beyond the Reef was about and the way utilise indigenous craft to uplift women, and therefore their communities, I really had to. And it's such a great backpack!! It's deceptively large, which is awesome!! I use it everyday.
I also keep the "Talanoa" in my backpack in case anyone comments on it, I can tell them all about you.
Metaki ma'ata.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work.
Lily W.
I love this bag! I have used it nearly every day for about a month now. Its durable, lightweight, roomy, and so cute. All on top of being from a very ethical source! I get so many compliments on it
Leigh M.
I love my backpack..i take it to the beach and on beach walks at Piha in NZ...fits enough things with plenty of room for a towel , snack, hat, book and drinks.
The backpack keeps your hands free so you can carry other things ..thank you..
Clinton N.
Beautifully made and great to carry throughout your day.
Jude M.
Love the backpack - perfect for biking as it is so light. Also very distinguishable so unlikely to be stolen!
Marcia D.
I live in a place that has Nature similar to Fidji’s. And weather, of course. It’s my dream to live in this wonderful Island, Fidji, I find your people and culture so beautiful vibrant and rich! I live in an urban context in South America and I am really sick of it here! Hahahahah
Kelley V.
Bought this as a gift and it was everything I hoped, love it and love being able to support the wonderful craftspeople of Fiji as a bonus. Thankyou
Leigh M.
I love my bag, i take it to the beach from our campsite and it frees up my hands to carry other things..its so gorgeous and roomy.