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Thank you, Maria: a white matera for Málaga

A thank-you from my workshop to Maria in Málaga, Spain, for choosing my handmade white leather mate tote.

Handmade white leather mate tote beside a thermos and mate on a sunlit table

Yesterday, this white leather tote found its next chapter with Maria in Málaga, Spain. Maria, thank you for choosing a piece made by my hands and for supporting El Indio Matero.

There’s something special about knowing that a bag I made here in New Jersey will become part of someone’s everyday life across the ocean. I work on each matera one at a time, and every sale feels personal. Behind each piece are the materials, the time, and the care that go into making something meant to be used and enjoyed.

This white tote has a simple, clean look, with the natural character of leather and room for the mate ritual. Seeing it chosen for a new home in Málaga is a lovely reminder of how far a little handmade work can reach.

Maria, I hope it brings you many good moments, wherever you take your mate. Thank you for trusting my work. A big hug from my workshop to Málaga!

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