Small Painted Jaguar Bag

Carla Fernández (Artist-in-Residence, 2013) is a Mexico City-based fashion label inspired by the geometrics and textile richness of Mexico. The brand has gained international acclaim for their approach to preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s indigenous communities and transforming it into beautiful clothing, textiles and housewares. Their contemporary take on handcrafted methods is proving ethical fashion can be striking, avant-garde and forward-looking.

This handmade shoulder bag inspired by Tecuan masks. Made from 100% sculpted leather, it is designed with visible seams made with cotton thread. The mustache and eyebrows are made from wild boar's hair and the eyes are mirrors. It is lined with resistant cotton fabric.