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Thank you, Amelia: a leather matera for Washington, DC

A heartfelt thank-you to Amelia in Washington, DC, for choosing a handmade leather matera and matching yerbera from my workshop.

Brown leather mate backpack and matching yerbera with golden zippers, beside a thermos and mate gourd

Amelia, thank you for choosing this handmade leather matera and supporting El Indio Matero. Knowing that a piece from my New Jersey workshop has found a home in Washington, DC, is a lovely reminder of how far a small workshop can reach through the people who believe in its work.

The rich brown leather, golden zippers, and matching yerbera give this set a warm, classic character. I enjoy the little details that make a useful piece feel personal: the texture of the leather, the stitching, and the way the pieces belong together. They are part of what makes each matera special to me.

Everything is handmade, one piece at a time, with care from the first cut to the finishing touches. When someone chooses my work, they support the time and dedication behind it, as well as the Argentine mate tradition that inspires it. Amelia, that trust means a great deal, and I never take it for granted.

I hope your new matera and yerbera accompany many good mates, peaceful pauses, and conversations worth staying for. Thank you for making room for my work in your everyday life. A big hug from my workshop to Washington, DC!

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