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Escape with a Weekender at 30% off! March 26 2013, 0 Comments

 

Unique bags. We're stitching now. Get on the VIP list! July 05 2012, 0 Comments



You may have noticed us splashed through Cosmopolitan Australia June issue, or adorning the windows of ESTATE of MIND Surry Hills. 

We make one-off, limited edition artisan handbags which are carefully constructed from reclaimed vintage Mayan textiles and 100% Guatemalan leathers. 

So what?... So don't miss out on these limited pieces. Sign up for our mailing list and be first to know when the next batch lands this August 2012. 

What to be excited about? New backpack and ladies convertible wallet/clutch bags. So bright they'll never get lost in the bottom of your bag!

Once you've joined the mailing list, don't forget to like our facebook page so you can keep posted on our adventures getting these beautiful bags to you! 

The Perfect Getaway! January 09 2012, 1 Comment

HOP ON BOARD FOR A PERFECT GETAWAY!

 

The boat owner's son helping with my Getaway about to set sail for Livingston on the Caribbean! 

Last September, on a whim, I set out for what I thought would be a couple of nights at a trade fair (with some partying thrown in) in the charming colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala a few hours from where I lived. After the 2 days of attendance, on a whim, a beautiful free spirit decided to accompany me to the ancient ruins of Tikal to celebrate the equinox and the anniversary of my departure from Australia in, the Caribbean party town, Livingston.

It was an amazing and fun-filled trip that was the instigator of a wonderful friendship with Alicia and highlighted, not only the beautiful ruins and natural landscape, but also the generous hospitality and warmth of Guatemalans. We were welcomed by Alicia's family, friends and many fresh acquaintances who were all too happy to spare a couple of seats for us on the packed public transport, pick us up from obscure locations, cook traditional meals taking hours of preparation and put us up for free! 

Now the thing was, I had only planned to be away for just a couple of nights.... yet all of a sudden, it had turned into a week and a half long adventure! All I had with me was my trusty Chi Chi Getaway Maletta packed with a few dresses, a couple of tees, shorts, bathers, sneakers, sandals and a sarong. And it turned out to be all that I really needed. (This excludes a sneaky thrift store purchase for a Livingston party dress!)

These trusty carryall bags are a fabulous size for a good week or so of travel and are easily transported with the extendable over body strap so they are perfect whether you're 3rd-world roughing it or just throwing it into the trunk of your luxury sedan.

So when you're busy impressing your latest holiday fling you'll be able to let them know it's been ethically made, with antique handwoven Guatemalan textiles AND it's one of a kind!

Score!


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