Guatemala

Large Tote with Huipil Accent

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$278.00 USD

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Super-soft leather with a splendid textile accent, Intertwined's roomy tote is sustainably made from soft, but sturdy bovine leather and a second-hand huipil, a traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. Cuero Malec, a Guatemalan leather shop, recycles these huipiles by transforming them into gorgeous, durable artisan bags.

Details

14"W x 6"D x 17"H

Sustainably sourced, vegetable tanned leather and vintage cotton

Fully lined with one outside zippered pocket, one inside zippered pocket, one open inside pocket.

Spot clean only

Handmade Vintage

This product is made with handmade, upcycled fabric. We believe the minor imperfections associated with vintage fabric are part of the charm and uniqueness of the item. We do our best to take photos that accurately represent the true colors and worn nature of the handwoven fabric, but colors vary across monitors, and photos can’t highlight all aspects of a product.

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More About the Artisan...

CUERO MALEC is a leather shop in Samayac founded by Lorenzo Xum Ortiz. Lorenzo began working with leather when he was ten years old, and now he employs around 10 to 15 people in his shop. He and his team are skilled at using leather to transform second-hand clothing, including traditional Guatemalan huipiles, into beautiful purses, bags and other leather items.

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