Shigra Dani

Olga Fisch Folklore

Shigra Dani

Sale price$144.00
Colors: No Color
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Shigra handbags originated as a practical article created by women and for women in the Central Andean provinces of Ecuador. Until recent years, women used these bags to carry seeds and plants. In fact, researchers believe that the different size shigras were used as a unit of measurement for centuries. So, for example a 60 centimeter size shigra full of quinoa seeds was all you needed to plant an acre.

Here at Olga Fisch we are absolutely in love with the uniqueness of each shigra, so we decided to turn this century old handbag into a modern day accessory. Each shigra is lined with canvas on the inside and you will also find a conveniently sized pocket for easy accessibility. 

Bamboo Handle Woven Cabuya Fiber Base Andean Woven Strap

  • Woman Owned
  • Latinx Owned
  • Ethically Sourced
  • Genderless
  • Handmade
  • Made In South America
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  • Social Good