ABOUT
THE DESIGNER:
Agustin is a
dedicated artist. He comes from
a family of designers, weavers and sewers.
Leather was the first medium he learned to sew.
He made shoes but even then he wasn’t satisfied with the mundane. “ I started to mix colored leather because I wanted a
product that was different and unique to me.
I liked putting many textures and colors together, to see what would
happen. Most of the time it
worked or it would lead to something new”.
Then he transferred to the upholstery bags that he makes today.
DESCRIPTION:
The
following is a description of the unique features that may be found in the
many different styles. Most
bags come with handmade straps; some are adjustable for the functioning of a
particular design. Pockets are
secured with zippers, velcro or both.
Designs
have evolved over eleven years of sewing.
Ideas have been enhanced by talking to customers, entering juried
craft shows and a personal view to making an attractive item that is strong
and durable.
The bags
that have gussets (no side seams) give volume to the structure of the bag.
All fabrics are finished with a heavy duty serger sewing machine, triple
and top stitched, before including the linings, straps are sewn several
times into the seams to ensure strength and durability.
Most of
Agustin’s bags are fully lined with quality fabrics of various colors and
patterns, which are chosen to specifically
accent the outer upholstery materials. The
fabrics are hand
selected, mixed and matched with care, a pictorial may be the focal point of
a bag and the surrounding material mast be incorporated in such a way that
it does not detract but complements the overall color scheme.
The beads
which are used as zipper pulls, make an interesting feature, because it
promotes the use of natural materials.
Some of the materials are the Quito nut, tagua (vegetable ivory),
they all came from palm trees, and they are individually collected and hand
polished.
Note:
the images on
this web site will change as designs constantly evolve with new ideas and
the introduction of new fabrics, because the items are handmade, they are
limited in quantity.
