EVENING BAGS
Handmade in Lima, Peru, these purses are constructed from repurposed rubber, industrial carpet, felt scraps and georgette . This eco-friendly sustainable collection includes, clutches, evening bags, and purses.
About the designer: VACIDE ERDA ZIMIC
Vacide Erda Zimic was born in Lima, Peru in 1974. Her career started as an artist studying painting in the Fine Arts Dept. at The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. After graduating, she experimented in set design, cabinet design, photography and Illustration, before she felt the desire to devote herself to product design. In 2001, she started her own studio and workshop, employing local artisans.
Today, her collection is composed of textiles. Zimic uses recycled and reclaimed scrap fabrics like felt, cotton, alpaca and carpet; combining them to make objects using different processes such as sewing, rolling, sticking and cutting. Her current collection includes handbags, necklaces, brooches, earrings and many other fashion accessories. She lives in Lima with her daughter and husband.
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