The unusual ‘chainmail fabric’ is achieved through hand crochet and up-cycled aluminium ring pulls.
Zip top, fabric liner, flap and shoulder strap.
10 inches long x 6 inches tall x 1 inch deep (expandable). Total strap length = 17 inches long. Strap drop is 8.5 inches long.
‘Futuristic fashion inspired by 60s designer Paco Rabanne.
Handmade in Brazil by fair trade women artisan collectives.
Escama Studio is a sustainable fashion brand based in California and Brazil. Their mission is to create innovative on-trend fashion accessories while promoting sustainable development through trade.
The word ‘Escama’ means ‘fish scales’ in Portuguese; the name was chosen because our flagship product — crocheted accessories with post consumer ring pulls — appear as if they’re made from big metallic scales of a fish.
To achieve our unique aesthetic, the Escama Studio team adapted traditional Brazilian crochet work and imbued the handmade crafts with a modern design sense and new materials. With designs originating from both San Francisco and Brazil, the pop top bags are handmade in Brazil by artisan groups who are not just contract manufacturers, but an integral part of Escama Studio.
Escama Studio is a green company, a fair trade company and an ongoing experiment in sustainability. Their measure their success by the strength of their partnerships with producers in underprivileged communities and by the sense of wonder that their products bring to their fans worldwide.
