Platanos Toquilla Straw Bag Charm brings a playful interpretation of tropical abundance to traditional Ecuadorian craftsmanship. Entirely handwoven by skilled artisans using natural toquilla straw, the charm is shaped into a cluster of sculptural yellow bananas finished with contrasting brown woven tips. Suspended from a hand-knotted leather cord and finished with a gold-tone metal clip, the piece is designed to attach easily to handbags, baskets, or accessories, adding texture, color, and a distinctive artisanal accent. Each banana is individually shaped and woven by hand, creating subtle variations in form, weave, and finish that make every charm unique. Produced… Read more
Platanos Toquilla Straw Bag Charm brings a playful interpretation of tropical abundance to traditional Ecuadorian craftsmanship. Entirely handwoven by skilled artisans using natural toquilla straw, the charm is shaped into a cluster of sculptural yellow bananas finished with contrasting brown woven tips.
Suspended from a hand-knotted leather cord and finished with a gold-tone metal clip, the piece is designed to attach easily to handbags, baskets, or accessories, adding texture, color, and a distinctive artisanal accent.
Each banana is individually shaped and woven by hand, creating subtle variations in form, weave, and finish that make every charm unique. Produced in small batches, the Plátanos Toquilla Straw Bag Charm reflects the artisan’s hand behind each piece while supporting the preservation of ancestral weaving traditions passed down through generations.
