Jeweled Woven Tote Bag - Tika

This lavish woven tote handbag is a masterpiece of contemporary art mixed with tradition. Features a filigree silver jewel in the form of a flower in the center. 100% handmade following ancestral traditions. This luxury tote is unique! "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: 100% Handwoven by indigenous women from the Andes region. Ethically designed and produced in Ecuador. Hand dyed with natural colors.