All ABURY products are meticulously handcrafted by master craftsmen and women all over the world using premium materials. Since our materials, such as leather, cactus silk, raffia fibres, wool or tagua nuts, are naturally tanned, the original color and coating can be slightly different than what we present. This is what makes our products so unique and exclusive - each of them are made with all the diligence and love for detail just for you. To maintain their original quality, we recommend keeping all handmade goods away from sources of heat and caring for these items regularly.
Every piece is handmade for you with love for detail by our artisans from different countries around the world. Usually we have a small stock of each product available to pack and ship within two working days. Sometimes the delivery times of our Leather Berber Bags can vary as we only produce low quantities and therefore it might happen that a bag is especially handmade for you following your order. This can take up to 4 weeks, but we will inform you within a day after your order if it is expected to take more than a week to get your unique ABURY product to you!
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"Maa’ala Lichen" Cotton Clutch Bag
by Mama Tierra
Celebrate spring with this colourful clutch by Mama Tierra. The clutch is made in Venezuela using organic cotton yarn with cotton lining and Italian zipper. Wear it as a shoulder bag by attaching a strap.
The Maa’ala snake refers to the totemic animal of the Uraliyu clan and is based on one of its myths. Following the Wayuu oral tradition, Maa’ala was a young woman, who refused to marry. So, she was bewitched by the man who was in love with her. Condemned to be transformed into a snake, Maa’ala preferred to live as a snake and wander through the Caribbean desert, instead of bearing children in the Wayuu polygynist society.
Mama Tierra supports indigenous women in Venezuela, who craft their products with great dedication. The brand uses GOTS-certified cotton yarn for all clutches and pouches. Since most indigenous textiles are made from plastic-based yarns, the production of the Mama Tierra accessories avoids using fossil-fuel by-products contributing to a reduction in plastic waste in indigenous land.
✓ 100% handmade in Venezuela
✓ 100% fair trade
✓ Materials: GOTS-certified organic cotton
✓ Colours: grey, beige, yellow
✓ Size: 20 cm x 10 cm
✓ Sustainable Factors: GOTS-certified cotton yarn, avoiding usage of fossil-fuel by-products contributing to a reduction in plastic waste in indigenous land
ABURY re-invests 50% of their profits in social projects such as education through the ABURY Foundation.