Handcrafted by the indigenous Wichi communities in Argentina, our collection of bags are the embodiment of craftsmanship, heritage and sustainability. The history and cultural significance of Wichi woven bags Wichi woven bags have a rich history and cultural significance within the Wichi tribe. For centuries, these b
This handwoven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material Wichi women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye it with natural extracts -from roots, seeds and fruits- and knit it. All our chaguar bags and baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and handcrafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, but you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand-woven bag in Chaguar fibre Made by: Wichi community Size: 15x 18 cm / Strap Length 122cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
This handwoven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, which is a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material Wichi women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye it with natural extracts -from roots, seeds and fruits- and knit it. All our chaguar bags and baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and are handcrafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, but you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand-woven bag in Chaguar fibre Made by: Wichi community Size: 29x 30 cm / Strap Length 116 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
This handwoven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, which is a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material Wichi women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye with natural extracts -from roots, seeds and fruits- and knit it. All our chaguar bags and baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and hand crafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand woven bag in Chaguar fibre Made by: Wichi community Artisan: Hortencia Size: 39x 28 cm / Strap Length 105 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
This hand woven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, which is a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye and knit it. All our chaguar bags & baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and hand crafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand woven bag in Chaguar Artisans: Wichi community Sizes: 34 x 36 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
This handwoven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material Wichi women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye it with natural extracts -from roots, seeds and fruits- and knit it. All our chaguar bags and baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and handcrafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, but you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand-woven bag in Chaguar fibre Made by: Wichi community Size: 30x 25 cm / Strap Length 128 cm - With zip Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
Guarani people are native to Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Guarani culture is a culture shaped by it's spirituality, courage, and tradition. Our artisan partners live in the middle of the Argentinian jungle in a small community of 24 families. The creation of baskets is an art in their culture, and every basket could take up to 3 days. The process of creation started with the collection of the fibres from the jungle. Later, they clean the fibres and let it dry, until they have the right rigidity to start weaving. Hand woven basket Made by: Guarani community Size: 33x 28x 16 cm Handmade in Argentina Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your basket as these are woven with plant fibres and could be damaged when getting wet. Note: Every piece of artisanship is 100% handmade and one-of-a-kind. The product(s) you receive might vary slightly from the picture, due to the uniqueness of each product. Please be aware this is a delicate piece. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
This hand woven bag was made with the plant fibre chaguar, which is a type of bromeliad that grows in South America. It's a resistant and durable fibre. To obtain this material women first travel into the forest in small groups to harvest the chaguar, they then separate its fibres by hand. After they separate the fibre they spin, dye and knit it. All our chaguar bags & baskets have come from a remote area in Argentina - which is the semi-arid Chaco region - and hand crafted in a traditional way. By owning one of these pieces, not only do you get the chance to appreciate the effort, story and culture behind it, you also are supporting these communities and purchasing a sustainable product. Hand woven bag in Chaguar Artisans: Wichi community Sizes: 38 x 38 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product which is made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about Chaguar fibre HERE.
Handwoven on loom with 100% undyed wool, our new oversized Minimalista bag is perfect to take to the markets, to beach days and weekend trips. Made in a natural colour with white and black stripsed handles, and an internal pocket. Minimal design, versatile and durable. Woven by loom with natural colours- no dyes Made on wool Fully lined with 100% cotton Sizes 50cmx 46 cm / Handles 56cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality hand loomed product made by Argentinian communities. It's made with sustainable materials. - Hand wash with cold water and lay flat to dry. Do not iron. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about our artisans partners HERE Note: All our products are handmade, which means you may find slight variations in colours & sizes.
Panama hat. A effortlessly beautiful style. Made from natural Toquilla straw. Each hat is handwoven which gives it a unique character, and makes them one of a kind. Material: Natural toquilla Straw hat Size adjuster: Yes Handwoven in Ecuador Made by Greenpacha Size range: Small (55cm - 56cm) - Medium (57cm - 58cm) -Large (59cm - 60cm). Care instructions: This hat is made with natural fibres. To store your hat keep it in a humid environment so the straw doesn't dry. Dry straw tends to crack. If you need to mousturize your hat, you can use a steamer. Do not store your hat next to a window with direct sun. Panama hats are meant to last a lifetime, however giving a good use to the hat will give it personality and make it shape according to your use. To clean your hat you can brush it softly or sponge lightly with a damp cloth.
Handwoven on loom with 100% undyed wool, our new oversized Minimalista bag is perfect to take to the markets, to beach days and weekend trips. Made in a natural colour with white and black stripsed handles, and an internal pocket. Minimal design, versatile and durable. Woven by loom with natural colours- no dyes Made on wool Fully lined with 100% cotton Sizes 50cmx 46 cm / Handles 56cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality hand loomed product made by Argentinian communities. It's made with sustainable materials. - Hand wash with cold water and lay flat to dry. Do not iron. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about our artisans partners HERE Note: All our products are handmade, which means you may find slight variations in colours & sizes.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 15x 4cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 13x 4cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 20x 4cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
Ponchos and oversized scarves are handmade on the loom. Each piece of clothing represents the culture of the north of Argentina. These types of fabrics are of high quality, light, and easy to wear. Our artisan partners are a group of more than 120 women, who live in isolated communities throughout the Puna area. In Quechua (local indigenous language), the word 'Puna' means 'high land'. The Puna is a desert, high in altitude and dominated by Andes peaks. Due to these conditions ponchos & scarves have been used in this area for centuries. The artisans work with 100 % llama and sheep wool from the local communities and use ancestral techniques to hand spin the wool and hand-loomed. Woven by loom with natural colours- no dyes 100% llama wool fine thread Sizes 50cmx 150 cm + tassels Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality hand-loomed product made by Argentinian communities. It's made with sustainable materials. - Hand wash with cold water and lay flat to dry. Do not iron. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans. Learn more about our artisan's partners HERE Note: Given the delicate composition and handcrafted nature of our garments, irregularities in colours, textures, and finishes are inherent and should be expected.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Made by: Wichi community Sizes: 19x 4.5 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Made by: Wichi community Artisan: Regina Sizes: 20 x 4 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Made by: Wichi community Sizes: 16 x 6 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 15x 4cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
These baskets are hand woven from the strong Chaguar fiber, gathered by indigenous women in Argentina. After gathering the wild crop, they process the chaguar in a traditional method that includes many days of soaking the harvest, drying the fibers, then working them into a wearable texture by “spinning” them. Finally, they weave the beautiful basket bowls. Our baskets are sustainable homewares and distinctive decorative pieces to add to your home and give personality to any space. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 20x 4cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your bag or basket as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
Decorative dolls are made by the Wichi community showing the daily life activities of the community. These dolls represent how the women collect timber to make fire, wear their bags to collect seeds and leaves, take care of children and all other daily activities. They display the culture of the community. One of a kind, they will stand out and add a unique character in your home. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 36x 11 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your doll as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
Decorative dolls are made by the Wichi community showing the daily life activities of the community. These dolls represent how the women collect timber to make fire, wear their bags to collect seeds and leaves, take care of children and all other daily activities. They display the culture of the community. One of a kind, they will stand out and add a unique character in your home. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 18x 6 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your doll as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
Decorative dolls are made by the Wichi community showing the daily life activities of the community. These dolls represent how the women collect timber to make fire, wear their bags to collect seeds and leaves, take care of children and all other daily activities. They display the culture of the community. One of a kind, they will stand out and add a unique character in your home. Handwoven in Chaguar Sizes: 18x 5 cm Handmade in Argentina Care & instructions: This is a quality handmade product made by Argentinian indigenous communities. It's hand-dyed and made with sustainable materials. - Do not wet your doll as these are woven with plant-based threads and could be damaged when getting wet. Every Casapacha purchase supports sustainable design and fair pay for artisans.
