SAMARA Bags is a female-led fashion house based in Toronto, Canada, founded by Salima Visram in December 2017. The brand, named after Salima’s younger sister, focuses on creating high-quality, cruelty-free products while promoting sustainability and simplicity in design. SAMARA uses premium materials like vegan leather and apple leather to craft timeless pieces that are both stylish and environmentally friendly.

The company offers a diverse range of products, including handbags, accessories, and backpacks. Notable items include the Rhian Mini Tote, The Soular Backpack, which provides solar-powered light to children in East Africa, and clothing made from sustainable materials. SAMARA is dedicated to social responsibility through initiatives like The Soular Backpack Project, where every purchase contributes to providing solar-powered backpacks to children in need. They collaborate with factories across several countries to ensure their products align with their values of sustainability and ethical production.