Oval Handle Woven Tote Bag - Esmeralda
Limited Edition
This medium tote bag is 100% handmade by indigenous women from the Andean Ecuadorian region. Our trendy tote bags are woven using natural cabuya fiber, which is a biodegradable and environmentally friendly material.
This multi-color Woven Tote Bag - Esmeralda is a true mirror of the vibrant latinamerican spirit; diverse, colorful and multitalented! Handmade applying ancestral artisanal techniques, this embroidered tote bag features a unique weaving pattern, different to the traditional geometrical design. Lined interior and magnet closure completes this beautiful summer tote handbag.
ONE OF A KIND
In Ecuador, we call our woven tote bags "shigras" which means "handbags" in the kichwa language of the indigenous people of the Andes region. Our collection of Shigra Tote Bags was exclusively created for ANDINAVOGUE by talented ecuadorian hands of artisans and designers, that give these traditional handcraftet bags a unique, contemporary touch. This is handmade work, therefore small imperfections are expected and appreciated.
How long did it take to complete this bag?
It took the artisans approximately 3 weeks to weave and design this tote handbag.
Measurements:
16cm deep, 22cm high, 34cm wide / 20cm textile handle
OTHER DETAILS:
- 100% Handwoven by indigenous women from the Andes region.
- Ethically designed and produced in Ecuador.
- Hand dyed with natural colors
We deliver free of charge to all UAE Emirates.
Same day delivery and pick-up options are available in Abu Dhabi.
Delivery time to Dubai and other cities is 48 hours.
Exchange and returns of any item are allowed within a 30-day timeframe.
- Do not wash or expose to moisture.
- Clean spots using a school eraser.
- Don´t expose your shigra tote handbag for long hours to the sun - the natural colors might fade or change.
Slow Fashion from Latin America to the World!
We believe in the limited creation of chosen, unique accessories that are ethically made and help keep our Latin American legacy alive.
Natural Raw Material: Cabuya fiber
Cabuya is the organic raw material used to make our unique collection of Shigra Tote Bags.
This natural fiber comes from the ripe cabuya plant, a cactus similiar to the penco or agave that is widely known across Latin America. However, the cabuya plant is native to Ecuador.
The transformation process of the cabuya fiber into a textile material is long, starting with the harvesting of the leaves. Then, it is schredded, washed and dried in the sun.
When the fiber is dry, it can by dyed also using natural dyes, i.e. plants. Some of them are: chanchi (blue tone), jucuna (yellow tone), chilca (green tone), achiote (orange tone) and walnut (brown tone).
Afterwards, the fiber has to be waxed and combed in order to turn it into threads. Only then, it is ready to be woven.
Traditional Handmade Acessories with a Modern Touch
Our Tote Handbags were woven by women who live in remote small communities across the Andean region in Ecuador.
They work from home and weave each bag from begining to the end product. They are happy to bring an extra income to their families and their finished work make them proud!
Cabuya weaving is an art that has been passed on from generation to generation. Our aim is to help mantain this ancient tradition alive by offering high-quality, handmade accessories that have been woven with love and care by artisans with ancestral knowledge. Also, we want to help to empower them through fair wages and employment opportunity. Buy slow fashion that make an impact!