The Leather Shopper Bag is a masterpiece of the collection. It was designed Mayta Lara Leal, a Brazilian designer who lived in Berlin and studied at the fashion school ESMOD together with Andrea. For two months Mayta lived and worked with nomadic Berber tribes in and around Marrakech in Morocco, where the first prototypes of the collection came to life in collaboration with ABURY. Her love and curiosity drew her back into the country, which is why the design and production process continued after her masters, when she lived in Marrakech for another year while working for ABURY as a designer.

The collection is entirely handmade by local artisans in Marrakech. As with all ABURY products, fair trade and ethical production are first priority. Locally sourced materials such as goat leather are representative of the Moroccan culture. What makes this collection and the shopper in particular very special is the combination of practical design and elegance. The large compartment offers space for all your belongings, which is why the leather shopper bag is a popular item for weekend travellers. It even features an attachment for a trolley and an easy access front pouch to keep travel documents in place.

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DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Place of design: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration of design: 2 months
Name of designer: Mayta Lara Leal / Andrea

Main Material: Goat leather
Material Composition: 100% goat leather
Origin of Material: Marrakech, Morcco
Origin of dye ingredients: Marrakech, Morocco

Place of production: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration of production: 18 hours
Number of artisans involved in production: 2
Names of artisans involved in production: Miloud
Tools used in production:
Standard leather craft tools:
Scissors, knives, hole punches & mallets
Sewing machine
Traditional needle