Introducing the Maria Braided Tote – a timeless piece crafted from durable, vegetable-tanned leather designed to last for years and be passed down as a treasured heirloom. This elegant tote features beautifully hand-braided details, adding a touch of artisanal craftsmanship to its classic design.

With a magnetic closure, an interior open pocket, and an unlined leather interior, it's as practical as it is stylish. Whether you're running errands or heading out for the day, this versatile tote is the perfect blend of function and fashion.

Features: Magnetic closure, unlined leather, interior open pocket, hand-braided detailing.

Materials: Vegetable-tanned leather.

Dimensions: Height: 14" | Width: 13.5" | Strap Drop: 11"

Carry the Maria Braided Tote and make a statement that transcends trends, supporting sustainability and craftsmanship.

Sutisana | Fair Trade | Survivor made in Bolivia

Most SutiSana artisans speak both Spanish and the indigenous language of Aymara. In Aymara, “Suti” means name. In Spanish “Sana” means healed. As a woman leaves a trafficking situation, she often adopts a new name as part of her healed identity.

SutiSana offers empowering employment to survivors of human trafficking in a healing-centered environment in Bolivia. When a woman joins SutiSana, she receives a liveable wage and full benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan. She and her children are supported through community, and she is given opportunities to continually grow professionally - learning to sew, create new designs, and eventually teaching sewing and mentoring other survivors. Experienced artisans are trained in administrative positions, moving towards a future when SutiSana can be survivor-led.
SutiSana also invests in breaking the cycle of exploitation and preventing future trafficking by investing in educational support for the children of survivors and vulnerable youth in precarious communities.