Limited Edition
- Price includes FREE International shipping with DHL Express.
- EU customers pay NO import duties or taxes.
"Tika" is a kichwa word that means "flower" and it represents the beauty of the ecuadorian Andean region as well as the ancestral home of the indigenous artisans that created our unique Woven Tote Bag - Tika. The body of this small tote purse is made 100% of cabuya; a biodegradable and eco-friendly fiber. The jewel on the center is made of 975 silver and weights 88 gr. This silver flower was handmade in filigree style: a very old technique that came to Ecuador from Spain in the times of colonization.
The sapphire color of this remarkable tote handbag is reminiscent of the sea in summer, while the elegant interior lining and magnet closure completes the look!
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 handbag.
Measurements:
16cm deep, 18cm high, 28cm wide / 20cm textile handle
OTHER DETAILS:
All our clients around the world enjoy free international shipping via DHL Express.* All packages are shipped from Quito, Ecuador.
ANDINAVOGUE also pays for all import taxes and duties by sending DDP (Duty and Delivery Payed) packages with DHL Express.
Processing time on all orders: 2 working days
Delivery time via DHL Express (depending on destination): 5 to 7 working days
All sales are final. We do not accept any returns unless you (the buyer) receives a different product than what you ordered. In this case, please notify ANDINAVOGUE as soon as you receive your package, the latest after 5 days, in order to receive a full refund through the same method that was used to make the purchase.
ANDINAVOGUE complies with high packing and delivery policies, making sure that all our products are sent in perfect condition. In the event of loss or damage during the delivery process, DHL’s shipping insurance will cover the costs, thereby freeing ANDINAVOGUE from all liability.
HANDMADE
MADE OF "CABUYA" FIBER
ETHICALLY MADE BY FEMALE ARTISANS
MADE IN ECUADOR
We believe in the limited creation of chosen, unique accessories that are ethically made and help keep our Latin American legacy alive.
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.
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!
