Discover the elegance of this handcrafted small shoulder bag featuring beautifully dyed tagua nuts. The unique design includes a secure magnetic flap and an inner zippered pocket for valuables. Made by women artisans in Ecuador, each purchase supports ethical craftsmanship and the empowerment of local communities. Available in two stunning color combinations, this bag is not just a fashion statement but a story of resilience and purpose, perfect for the socially conscious fashionista.
From the brand: Each **tagua nut** is individually hand-polished and set with care, making every piece truly one of a kind. This elegant small shoulder bag is adorned with vibrantly dyed tagua — often called the *ivory of Ecuador* — whose soft, natural sheen creates a refined eye-catching detail. The comfortable wide leather strap is also embellished with a selection of perfectly matched, hand-finished tagua accents.
The flap closes securely with a discreet magnetic fastening, while a zippered inner pocket keeps your valuables safe.
The model shown is available in **Pearl (yarn) and Taupe (leather) with multi-colored tagua**, or in **Pearl (yarn) and Taupe (leather) with tagua in a Natural shade**.
Size: 25 × 15 × 5 cm
Strap length: 95 cm
Materials: Mercerized cotton, tagua nuts, genuine leather, cotton lining
Important:
it’s not just a bag. It’s a story of resilience, craftsmanship, and purpose.
Each Avanzar piece is lovingly handmade by women artisans in Cuenca, Ecuador — women who are courageously rewriting their lives through skill, dedication, and strength.
By choosing this bag, you’re not only supporting ethical, small-scale production — you’re helping to create lasting impact. Every purchase contributes directly to the work of the Avanzar Foundation (
www.fundacion-avanzar.org
), funding education, economic independence, and meaningful opportunities for women and their families.
