The Abby
Regular price $134.00Ethically made using upcycled tires and locally sourced leather
The Abby purse is full of possibilities while keeping a minimalist profile.
With an adjustable strap, the Abby can be worn in multiple ways
Shopping at the market? Wear it as a crossbody bag
Running out to drinks with friends? Wear it as a simple shoulder bag.
Want a simple clutch for an evening event? Remove the straps and rock it
Able to fit your phone, wallet, and all the little things you can't live without, you will love the Abby for a long time
More product details below. Price includes shipping.
The Details
Crafted with our classic combination of leather, upcycled fabric lining and inner tube bottom, the Abby is ready to go with you everywhere
Size: 30 cm X 18 cm X 5cm
Christal (co-founder and CEO) had been working and learning from a local community of garbage dump workers on the north coast of Dominican Republic.
Every day she worked at that dump was an adventure in laughter, connection, and the hard truths about our shared humanity. There were, however, also a heartbreaking amount of tires. They were a breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases and they were a toxic nightmare.
She came up with the idea to use tires for soles on beautiful hand made shoes - and create a way to help the most vulnerable people in the process.
Christal and Florence are co founders of Brave Soles.
As their founder and chief optimist, Christal admits that her life has been stranger than fiction. Originally from a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada, she now calls both Toronto and Cabarete, D.R. home.
From starting a global charity in 2000 to living between two countries since 2010 because of an international immigration situation gone sideways, she has kind of done it all. Christal is a writer, a professional speaker and an unshakeable believer in social change.
Flo, as they like to call her, is the mastermind behind our global logistics. Flo has an extensive background in online retail. Not only is she an avid online shopper (!) but she has worked in internet startups for much of her career. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she now lives in the Dominican Republic on a farm with her husband Tommy and Ljana, the two loves of her life. She also loves to wake up and greet the day saying hi to her chickens, her donkey and her various critters around her property..
Every tire sole is hand cut and shaped to make these sustainable sandals. They are then sent to the workshop where the shoes are assembled using leather sourced from an eco-responsible certified tannery.
The sustainable footwear and eco conscious bags are all made in the Dominican Republic.
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