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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.
