THIS BRAND SUPPORTS THESE CAUSES
AND HAS THESE VALUES
Product Description
About This Handicraft
The Classic and Unique: A real jewel "Toquilla straw bag" from the Andes you can carry with you anywhere. It has enough room for your stuff for travel and daily necessities such as wallet, glasses, cell phone, cosmetics, and other necessary things. Every detail is 100% handwoven by women artisans in Ecuador using natural fiber "Toquilla straw" (paja toquilla)
Each product is designed and curated by Korissa, sustainably handmade by women artisans in Ecuador.
Dimensions & More Details
- Size: Approximately 11”tall x 11.5"wide x 6"deep / Handle Drop 4"
- Material: 100% Toquilla Straw with Wood Handle
- Color: Black & Natural
- Due to the handcrafted nature, slight variation will occur in design, color, and size.
How to Care for This Item
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Do not rub stains or spills from your bag as this may spread the stain and loosen the fibers.
- Be sure to dry properly after water damage.
- Be sure to keep out of direct sunlight, or natural fiber color can change and fade.
Social Impact
With every purchase, you support employing artisans in marginalized communities, while also providing healthcare and education for their famillies.
About the Brand
Korissa is a female-owned brand that offers responsible handmade handbags and home decor. It provides beautiful, long lasting products that are environmentally and socially conscious. They use locally sourced and eco-friendly materials, and they work alongside fair trade craftsmanship. Korissa is a proud follower of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainability Practices
People
Are they Local: While aspiring to provide our artisans access to fair wages, broader markets and secure, sustainable livelihoods, we are committed to cultivating long-term balanced trade relationships with low-income artisan communities in Bangladesh and Ecuador.
Are they Fair Trade or Paid a living Wage: Living wage, our artisans are also sourced locally and compensated well-above fair wages for workers in struggling communities.
Materials
Cruelty Free: Our materials are locally-sourced, and environmentally-friendly. These natural materials, culturally-rich designs, and lovingly-made products are embedded in each unique Korissa lifestyle craft.
Manufacturing
Environmental Conscious Processing: All of the products made by our artisans are hand-made, and carefully designed to be environmentally friendly.