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T H E S T O R Y31 Bits Designs is a socially minded business designed to give internally displaced women
in Northern Uganda an opportunity to counter poverty. By giving our beneficiaries access
to the international market, they are able to earn an instant income, providing homes,
food, and education for their families. Our program equips women by providing literacy
education, financial and vocational training, holistic care, and strong support systems,
empowering individuals to further their careers and attain social equity.
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D E S I G N I N S P I R A T I O NMontage is a technique used to combine elements from various sources, allowing
the elements to retain their separate identities while together creating a magnificent
composition. Our Ugandan designers have created their own montage, by joining our
organization as individuals, each with unique stories and talents. By combining their
skills and creativity, they are able to produce a product that has changed their lives
socially, economically, and emotionally. Unexpected combinations often bring beauty,
newness, and boldness, and that is exactly what we have done with our Winter 2011 line.
By combining unexpected textures and colors, we have created a line that will unravel your
senses, feelings, and emotions—the very textures that create your personal Montage.
U S I N G F A S H I O N A N D D E S I G N T O E M P O W E R W O M E N T O R I S E A B O V E P O V E R T Y .
M E E T A G N O R W O T L I L L I A N Lillian’s smile can light up a room and her genuine personality draws people to her older
than herself. She is kind hearted and always willing to help. As a single mom, she has an
inner strength that is seen in her friendly and intentional interactions with others. Lillian is
very grateful for her job at 31 Bits and hopes to start her own business so that she can put her
son through school. DESI
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M E E T A T O O F L O R E N C EFlorence is very much respected on the 31 Bits
compound both for her wisdom and strength. She
is often found leading the women in group-prayer
and speaking passionately about God’s love and
faithfulness. Along with being a role model and a
strong influence in the lives of other women, Florence
loves to dance and have a good time. Whether a native
Acholi dance of her homeland or learning the electric
slide, this lady can move! Her laugh is a familiar
sound and brings instant smiles to those around her.
Florence hopes to one day open a restaurant but in the
meantime, her joyful personality and strong faith will
continue to benefit all of those working at 31 Bits.
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A L P I N E$22 | $ 44
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 1 5 A L P ]
• • f i v e s t r a n d s , k n o t t e d
• • b u t t o n c l a s p
NECK
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R YA$16 | $32
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 2 1 R YA ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• b u t t o n c l a s p
• c o l o r o p t i o n s :
g o l d , s a l m o n ,
t u r q u o i s e ,
& c h o c o l a t e
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O L L I E T W I S T$21 | $ 42
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 2 1 O L L ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d o f b e a d s
a t t a c h e d t o t w i s t e d f a b r i c
• k n o t & l o o p c l a s p
• c o l o r o p t i o n s : o l i v e g r e e n & f u s c h i a
NECK
LACE
S
‘ R O U N D T O W N$2 7 | $5 4
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 2 2 R O U ]
• two s t r ands of
l ea ther s t rung
thr ough r ings of
beads
• t i e in kno t t o
fa s t en a t de s i r ed
l eng th
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B E L L A$2 7 | $5 4
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 6 1 B E L ]
• an ove r s i z ed s ing l e s t r and of
beads tha t can be wor n a s a
two t o f i ve s t r and neck la c e
• but t on c l a sp
NECK
LACE
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G L A C I E R$22 | $ 44
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 1 5 G L A ]
• f i v e s t r a n d s
• b u t t o n c l a s p
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P L U M E$18 | $3 6
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 2 2 P L U ]
• t w o s t r a n d s
• b u t t o n c l a s p
NECK
LACE
S
M A B E L$15 | $3 0
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :
[ F W 1 0 2 1 M A B ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• b u t t o n c l a s p
S A T U R N$18 | $3 6
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 1 1 S A T ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• b u t t o n c l a s p
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D A P H N E$5 | $10
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 1 D A P ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• e l a s t i c
• color options :
g o l d e n r o d ,
o l i v e g r e e n ,
s a l m o n , t u r q u o i s e ,
n a v y b l u e ,
i n d i g o & m a r o o n
B L A I R$ 6 | $12
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 1 B L A ]
•• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• e l a s t i c
BRAC
ELET
S
C Y P R E S S$14 | $ 28
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 3 C Y P ]
• w r a p s t h r e e t i m e s
• t i e t h r e a d t o
f a s t e n
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M O X I E$16 | $32
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 7 M O X ]
• s e v e n s t r a n d s
• b u t t o n c l a s p
H O N E Y$9 | $18
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 2 H O N ]
• t w o s t r a n d s
• e l a s t i c
BRAC
ELET
S
B E T T Y L O U$7 | $14
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s :[ F W 1 0 0 1 B E T ]
• s i n g l e s t r a n d
• e l a s t i c
S P U R$18 | $3 6
P r o d u c t D e t a i l s : [ F W 1 0 0 5 S P U ]
• f i v e s t r a n d s a t t a c h e d
b y a b r o w n r o d
• e l a s t i c
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A L P I N E$ 2 2 | $ 4 4 [ F W 1 0 1 5 A L P ]
R YA$ 1 6 | $ 3 2[ F W 1 0 2 1 R YA ]C O L O R O P T I O N S : G O L D , T U R Q U O I S E , S A L M O N , &C H O C O L A T E
O L L I E T W I S T$ 2 1 | $ 4 2[ F W 1 0 2 1 O L L ]C O L O R O P T I O N S :O L I V E G R E E N & F U S C H I A
‘ R O U N D T O W N$ 2 7 | $ 5 4[ F W 1 0 2 2 R O U ]
B E L L A$ 2 7 | $ 5 4[ F W 1 0 6 1 B E L ]
G L A C I E R$ 2 2 | $ 4 4[ F W 1 0 1 5 G L A ]
P L U M E$ 1 8 | $ 3 6 [ F W 1 0 2 2 P L U ]
M A B E L$ 1 5 | $ 3 0 [ F W 1 0 2 1 M A B ]
S A T U R N$ 1 8 | $ 3 6[ F W 1 0 1 1 S A T ]
D A P H N E$ 5 | $ 1 0 [ F W 1 0 0 1 D A P ]C O L O R O P T I O N S : G O L D E N R O D , O L I V E G R E E N , S A L M O N , T U R Q U O I S E , N AV Y B L U E , I N D I G O & M A R O O N
S P U R$ 1 8 | $ 3 6[ F W 1 0 0 5 S P U ]
C Y P R E S S$ 1 4 | $ 2 8 [ F W 1 0 0 3 C Y P ]
M O X I E$ 1 6 | $ 3 2[ F W 1 0 0 7 M O X ]
B L A I R$ 6 | $ 1 2 [ F W 1 0 0 1 B L A ]
B E T T Y L O U$ 7 | $ 1 4 [ F W 1 0 0 1 B E T ]
H O N E Y$ 9 | $ 1 8 [ F W 1 0 0 2 H O N ]
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