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HOW IT'S
Kenya • Brass Master craftsmen harness Kenya’s celebrated metalworking tradition to create polished styles. Each piece is molded and hammered by hand to ensure excellent quality and style.
India • Sustainably Crafted Leather Our leatherworking Partners have a passion for sustainability. Their innovative tanning process uses local plants, not chemicals, to ensure that their bags are both beautiful and sustainably made.
Made
Discover how our stylish collection comes to life
Peru • Semi Precious Stones In Peru, Artisans combine high-quality metals with gorgeous semi precious stones. Our Partners have supported the same local, family-run gem polishing business for over 15 years.
Ethiopia • Upcycled Artillery To create these unique beads, Ethiopian Artisans melt down artillery shells left over from former conflicts. Then, women emerging from vulnerable situations string the beads into elegant accessories.
Afghanistan • Traditional Embroidery Embroidery has been a cherished tradition among Afghan women for generations. Each piece takes hours to make due to the incredible detail and love stitched into every accessory.
Haiti • Upcycled Metal
Nepal • Dhaka Fabrics
Ecuador • Natural Seeds
In Haiti, finding reliable materials can be difficult. Our Partners utilize local resources like metallic oil drums to create our styles— transforming unneeded items into vibrant accessories.
In Nepal, special fabrics called “dhaka” have long been used to make traditional men’s hats. Today, our Artisan Partners use these unique textiles to create authentic and stylish bags.
Our Ecuadorian accessories are crafted using sustainably harvested local seeds like pambil, acai, and tagua. The Artisans cut, polish, and dye the seeds to make unique, sustainable jewelry.
Guatemala • Glass Beads
Uganda • Paper Beads
Vietnam • Water Buffalo Horn
To make our glass bead accessories, Guatemalan Artisans create their own bead looms using nails and planks of wood. The women enjoy gathering together to string the beads by hand.
Our Partners in Uganda are experts at transforming sheets of paper into works of art. They cut, dye, and roll each bead by hand to create an assortment of vibrant colors and styles.
In rural Vietnam, water buffalo and farmers have long had a symbiotic relationship. To honor these important animals, Artisans carve their horns into accessories that capture the beauty of tradition.