Tu mate.Tu camino.Tu matera.
Lo Hecho Por Un Humano Es El Nuevo Lujo.
Handmade mate bags from New Jersey, with Argentine leather, durable canvas, and room for the whole ritual.
Clásica
Argentine cowhide for a traditional carry.
$145
Cuero
A warm leather piece with everyday structure.
$165
Lona
Heavy canvas with practical organization.
$105
Convertible
Wear it as a bag or a backpack.
$199.99
Designed to carry the ritual
Todo lo que llevás, en su lugar.
Different styles fit different days. The product page for every matera shows its real details, materials, and capacity.
Looking for a traditional carry? Explore handmade yerba mate bags and bolsos materos. →
The collection
Find a bag that carries your ritual.
Premium Yerba Mate Bag kit-Mochila Matera kit hecho a mano– Cuero Argentino
Mochila Matera de Cuero Vacuno – Diseño Único Hecho a Mano por El Indio Una matera distinta, práctica y con mucha personal…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$225 →
Premium Yerba Mate Bag kit-Mochila Matera kit hecho a mano– Cuero Gamuzado.
Mochila Matera de Cuero Vacuno gamuzado – Diseño Único Hecho a Mano por El Indio Una matera distinta, práctica y con mucha…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$199 →
Premium Yerba Mate Bag kit-Mochila Matera kit hecho a mano– Cuero Argentino
Mochila Matera de Cuero Vacuno – Diseño Único Hecho a Mano por El Indio Una matera distinta, práctica y con mucha personal…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$225 →Premium Handmade Yerba mate bag-Bolso Matero hecho a mano.
Bolso matero de lona de 24 oz y Cordura — Hecho a mano por El Indio Tu mate de todos los días, en un bolso con más cuerpo…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$105 →Premium Yerba Mate Tote/Backpack - Bolso Matero/Mochila Cuero
Bolso Matero Convertible Tote / Mochila – 100% Cuero Vacuno Este bolso fue confeccionado completamente a mano por El Indio…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$199.99 →
Premium Yerba Mate Bag-Bolso Matero hecho a mano– Cuero Argentino
Bolso Matero de Cuero Vacuno Trenzado – Hecho a Mano por El Indio Un bolso matero resistente, elegante y hecho para durar.…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$135 →
Yerba Mate Bag-Bolso Matero hecho a mano– lona
Bolso Matero Premium de Lona 14 oz con Detalles Inspirados en Uruguay con yerbera – Hecho a Mano por El Indio Un bolso mat…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$85 →
Handmade Yerba Mate Bag-Bolso Matero hecho a mano– Lona y cuerina.
UPDATED MODEL, new and improved. Open top Yerba mate bag/tote, can carry a 1.5 liter thermos, a large mate gourd and a Yer…
Bags and yerberos only, as listed. No mate gourd or thermos included.
$85 →From the workbench
Made with time, not factory speed.
After a long career, El Indio found time for leatherwork and textiles. Each bag is assembled by hand in New Jersey, with attention to the seam, the lining, and the way the everyday ritual travels.
Meet the makerFrequently asked questions
What fits inside a matera?
Capacity differs by model. Product pages describe the thermos, mate, yerba, and everyday items each bag is made to carry.
Are the bags handmade?
Yes. El Indio makes each piece by hand in New Jersey, using the materials and construction described on the individual product page.
Where do I place an order?
Select a piece here, then use the “Buy on Etsy” button on its page to complete your purchase through the El Indio Matero Etsy shop.
Can I ask a question before buying?
Yes. Send a note through the contact page or email elindiomatero@gmail.com.