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The Story Behind Our Gran Fiesta: How a Handwoven Tote Became a Movement

It started with a vision. A handwoven tote, made from naturally dyed junco reed, designed to be bold yet balanced. Something you could carry to the beach or to brunch and know — no one else would have the same. But Gran Fiesta quickly became more than a tote. It became a love story between form and function, beauty and purpose. And with your feedback, it evolved into something worth knowing.

Model sitting on stone steps carrying the Gran Fiesta in Natural Carnival colourway, styled with a white linen top, rust wide-leg trousers, and a straw hat

The Original Tote

The first Gran Fiesta was all about simplicity and impact.
Handwoven in Peru from durable junco reed, naturally dyed, fully lined, and finished with a drawstring closure to keep your belongings safe — it was bold, sturdy, and beautiful.
We paired it with our heart- or star-shaped tassels, and the response was immediate. A new kind of everyday piece was born.

The Gran Fiesta in Natural Carnival caught the eye of editors and stylists from the start. It was featured in the Australian Women’s Weekly early on. See the feature on Instagram ↗.

The original Gran Fiesta tote in Natural Carnival colourway with multicoloured tassels and round woven handle, with text overlay reading The One That Started it All

Listening, Learning, Evolving

As your love for Gran Fiesta grew, so did your ideas. We heard you — sometimes you needed your hands free.
So we added a vegetable-tanned suede strap, in a tone that complemented the basket’s palette. Same artisan basket. Same tassel. Just with an extra layer of practicality.

Gran Fiesta Half Black Half Natural junco tote with black vegetable-tanned suede crossbody strap and pink frazada heart tassel

The Gran Fiesta with Coin Purse

Then came the coin purse. A perfectly-sized, handwoven mini that fits your keys, lipstick, or AirPods. But we didn’t stop there.
We matched it with a wrist strap — in the same suede as the shoulder strap — for a coordinated finish.
A tote, a shoulder strap, a matching coin purse, and a tassel — all handcrafted, all distinctly Orange Inca.

Gran Fiesta Deluxe in Brown Marbled with vegetable-tanned leather strap, frazada heart tassel, and matching Gran Fiesta Coin Purse

The Craft

Every Gran Fiesta is made in Peru by skilled artisans.
The junco reed is naturally dyed, dried, woven, and assembled with precision. The fully lined interiors protect the structure and your belongings, while the whole piece remains incredibly lightweight and durable.

And no — you won’t get colour transfer on your clothes. (We test for that.)

Colours That Bring Neutrals to Life

Our Gran Fiesta colours are chosen to work alongside your wardrobe, not overpower it.
From earthy terracottas to bold blues, each one pairs effortlessly with your neutrals. Some are quiet. Others are vibrant. All are uniquely Orange Inca.

Six Gran Fiesta Deluxe junco totes in a grid, showing different colourway combinations — marbled browns, black and natural, earthy tones — each with strap, coin purse, and tassel

Which One’s Yours?

Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, a tote-lover or a hands-free wanderer — there’s a Gran Fiesta for you. You can start with one, or collect the whole evolution.

Explore the Gran Fiesta Collection →

Want to know more about the material at the heart of every Gran Fiesta? Read the full story on junco reed →

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