Each handbag is carefully crafted by a local artist who is backed by decades of experience and generations of traditional techniques. From carefully selected materials and hardware to meticulous hand-stitching and weaving, every bag is painstakingly constructed and inspected to ensure the highest quality and attention to detail is achieved.

As one of the world’s oldest producers of leather, Colombia is known for its durable and beautiful full-grain and cowhide skins. With thicker hides and fewer imperfections due to locale and care of livestock, Santuario’s handbags utilize these exquisite materials as a promise of resilience and longevity to our customers. 

With a personal connection to Santuario, Colombia, we hope to dismantle the stereotypical stigma of the country’s unsavory export trade. With so much more to offer, such as lush forests and a colorful heritage spanning millennia; our intention is to highlight the uniquely crafted leather goods industry and generate opportunities to a region that may be otherwise hidden.