The Artisan Journal

Why a Woven Bag Belongs in Every Season

A woven bag isn't a seasonal piece. The same junco bag that works at the Saturday market looks equally right at dinner — and better at three years than most bags at six months. Three bags worth kno...

Junco Reed: The Peruvian Material Behind Every Orange Inca Bag

Discover the artistry behind Junco reed handbags—a fusion of Peruvian tradition, sustainable materials, and modern design by Orange Inca.

Handcrafted, One-of-a-Kind: Why Pieces Like Ours Are Being Recognised

Orange Inca was recently featured in The Australian Women’s Weekly. Discover why handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces are being recognised — and what this moment represents for craftsmanship and consc...

Are Raffia Bags Durable? Junco vs Raffia, and What Actually Lasts

Yes, raffia is durable for a leaf fibre — but the woven bags still going after several years usually aren't raffia. Junco is a reed, and it fails differently.

The Bag That Started It All: The Story Behind the Playa

The Playa was the bag that started it all. Now upgraded with new faux leather straps and matching coin purse, it’s still our most iconic handwoven tote.

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

The Gran Fiesta started as a single handwoven junco tote — bold, naturally dyed, made in Peru. Here’s how it evolved into a full collection of totes, crossbody bags, and coin purses, and why the Na...