Orange Inca

Orange Inca produces handcrafted handbags in Cusco, Peru, partnering with local artisans to translate pre-Columbian design elements into contemporary accessories. The brand's signature collections include the Playa handbag incorporating Moche ceramic motifs and the Gran Fiesta Tote featuring traditional Aguayo textile work. Their production model maintains documented relationships with specific Cusco workshops and textile cooperatives. The company's design process integrates historical Peruvian craft techniques with functional requirements for modern use, developed through direct collaboration between designers and master artisans. Each collection undergoes multiple prototype iterations informed by artisan expertise, material testing, and documented customer feedback. Production adheres to verified fair trade practices and traditional craft methods passed down through generations of Cusco leather workers and weavers. Orange Inca maintains detailed provenance records for materials and craftsmanship, providing transparency about specific workshops, techniques, and cultural origins of design elements. Their archive includes documented stories of participating artisans, historical references for patterns and motifs, and technical specifications for construction methods. The brand serves as a working model for preserving pre-Columbian craft heritage through contemporary market channels.