Intorducing the Alma Bag

When Mariza & Company started in 2009, we visited Oaxaca for a brief weekend and discovered the work of Abraham Garcia Nogales, a talented artist who creates beautiful accssories from leather. For over 40 years Sr. Garcia has been hand-molding, sewing and designing purses and satchels for both men and women. The Alma bag is an example of his talent and dedication to an artform that dates back generations in Oaxaca. Leather smithing in Mexico was originally a craft geared towards farmers and ranchers. The rich colors, designs and bold features originate from saddles, oxen yolks and horse bridals that were used for everyday life. Today, it's used to make classic one-of-a-kind pieces that will last for years and age with grace. Mariza & Company is excited to add the Alma Bag to our collection and we welcome Sr. Abraham Garcia Nogales to our community.

Fin de Semana

Weekender Bag

The weekender bags are here and they are beautiful. The colorful textiles from Chiapas, combined with the rich leatherwork from Jalisco create a unique one-of-a-kind travel bag. These bags are perfect for weekend trips, an overnight-get-away, and as a carry-on.

Detailed image of the bag

The textiles being made on a waist loom

Textiles: Hand-woven on a waist loom in Chiapas, this form of weaving is known as "telar de cintura". The textiles used for these bags are incredibly durable due to the high thread count and thickness of the cotton string. Traditionally, weavings such as this have been used for clothing in the Chiapas area and they were made to ensure that a shirt (huipil), skirt or shawl could endure the rough climate of Chiapas for years at a time. For this reason, the tradition and culture of "telar de cintura" in Chiapas is a hidden art-form that creates some of the most vibrant and durable textiles in the Americas. 

Molly with the bag

The bags!

Leather work: From Jalisco, the tradition of fine leatherwork draws from generations of Charro (cowboy) culture. In a region filled with ranches, cattle, elegant horsemanship, and lots of Tequila, it's only natural that leather is a major part of their artisan culture. 100% cow hide, this leather is made to last for years, ages beautifully, and lines our bag to ensure it's durability.

We simply can't get enough of this bag!