Hand-loomed in Aklan using a mix of undyed Abacá, Silk, and Knotted Yarn. The Abacá fiber, which is a species of the banana plant native to the Philippines, lends a wonderful sheen to the bag.
Stalks of the Abaca plant are sliced, scraped, and sun-dried, after which the finest fibers are separated and woven into cloth. Previously used to make rope, it is known to be the strongest of all natural fibers.
Handloom weaving is the oldest industry in the town of Aklan, Philippines. Although it is a big part of the local culture, it is a time-consuming practice, and interested youth have become few and far between.
DIMENSIONS
Approx.
11-12″ width
12″ height
5.5″ strap drop
CARE
Spot clean or soak in mild soapy water. Do not machine wash.
To dry, slip in between a towel to absorb excess water; do not wring. Dry flat or air dry.
Do not tumble dry.
About the brand Ancán
/Ang-kan/ means family and ancestry.
We value the practice of passing down things. Like the stories we were told as children,
the best ones stay with us and continue to stay, as long as we pass them on.
Celebrating origins and stories, we focus on objects that allow you to see,
feel, and carry a piece of a place and people.
Telling new narratives rooted on age-old methods.
The same way that heirlooms are just beautiful objects that had more time.
Founded in 2015 as Abacá, we aim to help preserve traditional craft
by supporting the communities who keep it alive.
***10% of their proceeds are donated to the non-profit organization they support***
Hand-loomed in Aklan using a mix of undyed Abacá, Silk, and Knotted Yarn. The Abacá fiber, which is a species of the banana plant native to the Philippines, lends a wonderful sheen to the bag.
Stalks of the Abaca plant are sliced, scraped, and sun-dried, after which the finest fibers are separated and woven into cloth. Previously used to make rope, it is known to be the strongest of all natural fibers.
Handloom weaving is the oldest industry in the town of Aklan, Philippines. Although it is a big part of the local culture, it is a time-consuming practice, and interested youth have become few and far between.
DIMENSIONS
Approx.
11-12″ width
12″ height
5.5″ strap drop
CARE
Spot clean or soak in mild soapy water. Do not machine wash.
To dry, slip in between a towel to absorb excess water; do not wring. Dry flat or air dry.
Do not tumble dry.
About the brand Ancán
/Ang-kan/ means family and ancestry.
We value the practice of passing down things. Like the stories we were told as children,
the best ones stay with us and continue to stay, as long as we pass them on.
Celebrating origins and stories, we focus on objects that allow you to see,
feel, and carry a piece of a place and people.
Telling new narratives rooted on age-old methods.
The same way that heirlooms are just beautiful objects that had more time.
Founded in 2015 as Abacá, we aim to help preserve traditional craft
by supporting the communities who keep it alive.
***10% of their proceeds are donated to the non-profit organization they support***
