THIS BRAND SUPPORTS THESE CAUSES
AND HAS THESE VALUES
Product Description
A real jewel "Toquilla straw bag" from the Andes you can carry with you anywhere. This Beautiful Statement Bag is useful and big enough for all your daily essentials.
Every detail is 100% handwoven by women artisans in Ecuador using natural fiber "Toquilla straw" (paja toquilla)
- Material: 100% Toquilla straw
- Dimensions: 11”tall x10"wide(Bottom) x 6"deep(Bottom) / 16"wide(Top) x 6"deep(Top) / Handle Drop 6"
- Made In: Ecuador
- Care:
- 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.