Indigo Humo Maguey Bag

For centuries these bags have been used for fishing in the state of Chiapas. These days you will find them being used for everyday! Each bag takes roughly 4-5 weeks to produce.

Made using agave plant fibre, the agave is stripped and washed in water, and made into a fine string which takes incredible skill from the artisan. These particular bags have been hand dyed in Oaxaca using traditional techniques with a natural dye called Indigo.

They have been dunked 7 times, and doubled rinsed using water and vinegar, but we would still recommend avoiding getting them wet to avoid any colour leak onto clothing. Natural dyes with naturally fade over time, but keep them in a dark place in order to prolong their colour.

The straps are traditional to these bags, and are rustic, hand cut leather which is adjustable to suit your desired length. Naturally the leather will darken over time but you can use vegetable oil to speed up this process (it will be permanent). The leather comes from a by-product of the local food supply.

Approx. Size (before use): 33 cm x 20 cm (these bags can stretch out considerably and hold a lot!)

Material: Agave fiber, untreated leather, indigo dye.

*DO NOT place in a washing machine. Keep in dark area as they will fade over time in the sunlight.