brenda. tote bag

angelica. crossbody bag

$160.00

Overview

The ideal everyday bag that showcases a simple silhouette with our unique woven pattern on both sides. Sophistically crafted in Peru using smooth authentic leather, this purse fits all your essentials and a little more.

Details

Designed in St. Louis by daph.
Handcrafted in Peru with Peruvian llamo leather

Cleaning Instructions: For light cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth. For more serious cleaning, please contact a leather cleaning professional.

Please Note: Dark clothing may rub off on the surface of the light colored leathers. Due to the natural, unlined quality of the leather crossbody bag, there is a chance color-crocking may occur on very lightly colored items in the dark colored bags. Rain also has the potential to cause color-crocking.

Dimensions

Width: 9 in.
Height: 7 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Our founder and designer, Daphne Benzaquen, is a native of Peru. During a trip to the large Peruvian city Arequipa, Daphne became intrigued by two of the country’s sustainable resources: llama leather and baby alpaca fur.

Llama Leather & Alpaca Fiber

By introducing llama leather to the U.S. market, daph. is providing an alternative that is lighter, more durable and 15 times stronger than cattle leather. Baby alpaca fur provides luxurious warmth - and the shearing process is necessary for the alpacas to survive hot months in the southern hemisphere.

Compared to the market leader, cashmere, alpaca fleece and fur have a smaller environmental footprint and a more sustainable product lifeline. And, by using the highest-quality natural resources, we are creating products with superior water resistance, elasticity and flexibility.

Alpacas have a rich history in South America's Andean mountains, dating back over 6,000 years when their fur was yielded and reserved for Incan royalty. This can be attributed to the the superior features of the alpaca, including warmth, strength and water resistance. Baby alpaca fur has been prized for centuries.

Baby Alpaca fibers, named after the fineness of the fiber, not the age of the animal, are hand-selected for their superior softness.

Alpaca are EXTREMELY ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly. They produce high fiber yields with less food and water resources.

The lightweight and long-lasting fiber has exceptional breathability to keep you comfortable in various climates.

How to care for baby alpaca fur, llama leather and alpaca fleece.

HANDWASHING

When hand washing is advised, we recommend the following method:
Gently hand wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap.
Do not use the hand wash cycle in a washing machine.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Gently press to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist; handle gently to avoid wrinkles and distortion.
Dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).
Block to dry (reshape to original dimensions while drying).
Smooth by hand while wet to remove wrinkles and straighten the seams and facings.

DRY CLEANING

When dry cleaning is advised, we recommend the following:
Seek out a reputable cleaner that is a member of the International Fabricare Institute.
Bring with you any labels or hangtags that contain fiber information or care instructions.
Inform the cleaner of any spots or stains; they will want to treat some stains before the dry cleaning process.
Your cleaner may also provide mothproofing. Request this service, if needed.

MACHINE WASHING

When machine washing is advised, we recommend the following method:

Machine wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap on delicate cycle.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Hang to dry or dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).

Triangular coinpurse with signature weaving on outside, Available in brick, cabernet and ecru.

coin purses

$30.00

Overview

Small but mighty, our coin purse is the perfect solution to hold loose change, hair accessories or jewelry. The coin purse includes our daph. pattern and versatile openings and closings.

Details

Designed in St. Louis by daph.
Handcrafted in Peru with Peruvian Llamo leather
Cleaning Instructions: For light cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth. For more serious cleaning, please contact a leather cleaning professional.

Please Note: This is all natural leather, therefore hides natural markings and characteristics are present. Dark clothing may rub off on the surface of the light colored leathers. Due to the natural, unlined quality of the leather, there is a chance color-crocking may occur on very lightly colored items in the dark colored bags. Rain also has the potential to cause color-crocking.

Dimensions

Each side: 4 in.

Our founder and designer, Daphne Benzaquen, is a native of Peru. During a trip to the large Peruvian city Arequipa, Daphne became intrigued by two of the country’s sustainable resources: llama leather and baby alpaca fur.

Llama Leather & Alpaca Fiber

By introducing llama leather to the U.S. market, daph. is providing an alternative that is lighter, more durable and 15 times stronger than cattle leather. Baby alpaca fur provides luxurious warmth - and the shearing process is necessary for the alpacas to survive hot months in the southern hemisphere.

Compared to the market leader, cashmere, alpaca fleece and fur have a smaller environmental footprint and a more sustainable product lifeline. And, by using the highest-quality natural resources, we are creating products with superior water resistance, elasticity and flexibility.

Alpacas have a rich history in South America's Andean mountains, dating back over 6,000 years when their fur was yielded and reserved for Incan royalty. This can be attributed to the the superior features of the alpaca, including warmth, strength and water resistance. Baby alpaca fur has been prized for centuries.

Baby Alpaca fibers, named after the fineness of the fiber, not the age of the animal, are hand-selected for their superior softness.

Alpaca are EXTREMELY ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly. They produce high fiber yields with less food and water resources.

The lightweight and long-lasting fiber has exceptional breathability to keep you comfortable in various climates.

How to care for baby alpaca fur, llama leather and alpaca fleece.

HANDWASHING

When hand washing is advised, we recommend the following method:
Gently hand wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap.
Do not use the hand wash cycle in a washing machine.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Gently press to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist; handle gently to avoid wrinkles and distortion.
Dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).
Block to dry (reshape to original dimensions while drying).
Smooth by hand while wet to remove wrinkles and straighten the seams and facings.

DRY CLEANING

When dry cleaning is advised, we recommend the following:
Seek out a reputable cleaner that is a member of the International Fabricare Institute.
Bring with you any labels or hangtags that contain fiber information or care instructions.
Inform the cleaner of any spots or stains; they will want to treat some stains before the dry cleaning process.
Your cleaner may also provide mothproofing. Request this service, if needed.

MACHINE WASHING

When machine washing is advised, we recommend the following method:

Machine wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap on delicate cycle.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Hang to dry or dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).

cristina. clutch

$170.00

Overview

Simple elegance featuring our genuine smooth Peruvian leather and suede weaving on both sides of our fold over clutch. Oversized and lined on the inside this clutch is structured elegance and a standout piece for any occasion.

Details

Designed in St. Louis by daph.
Handcrafted in Peru with Peruvian llamo leather

Cleaning Instructions: For light cleaning this purse, wipe with a damp cloth. For more serious cleaning, please contact a leather cleaning professional.

Please Note: Dark clothing may rub off on the surface of the light colored leathers. Due to the natural, unlined quality of the leather, there is a chance color-crocking may occur on very lightly colored items in the dark colored bags. Rain also has the potential to cause color-crocking.

Dimensions

Width: 12.5 in.
Height: 12 in.
Depth: 2 in.
Can fit a 13 inch laptop

As featured in St. Louis Magazine's Fashion Feature.

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Our founder and designer, Daphne Benzaquen, is a native of Peru. During a trip to the large Peruvian city Arequipa, Daphne became intrigued by two of the country’s sustainable resources: llama leather and baby alpaca fur.

Llama Leather & Alpaca Fiber

By introducing llama leather to the U.S. market, daph. is providing an alternative that is lighter, more durable and 15 times stronger than cattle leather. Baby alpaca fur provides luxurious warmth - and the shearing process is necessary for the alpacas to survive hot months in the southern hemisphere.

Compared to the market leader, cashmere, alpaca fleece and fur have a smaller environmental footprint and a more sustainable product lifeline. And, by using the highest-quality natural resources, we are creating products with superior water resistance, elasticity and flexibility.

Alpacas have a rich history in South America's Andean mountains, dating back over 6,000 years when their fur was yielded and reserved for Incan royalty. This can be attributed to the the superior features of the alpaca, including warmth, strength and water resistance. Baby alpaca fur has been prized for centuries.

Baby Alpaca fibers, named after the fineness of the fiber, not the age of the animal, are hand-selected for their superior softness.

Alpaca are EXTREMELY ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly. They produce high fiber yields with less food and water resources.

The lightweight and long-lasting fiber has exceptional breathability to keep you comfortable in various climates.

How to care for baby alpaca fur, llama leather and alpaca fleece.

HANDWASHING

When hand washing is advised, we recommend the following method:
Gently hand wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap.
Do not use the hand wash cycle in a washing machine.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Gently press to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist; handle gently to avoid wrinkles and distortion.
Dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).
Block to dry (reshape to original dimensions while drying).
Smooth by hand while wet to remove wrinkles and straighten the seams and facings.

DRY CLEANING

When dry cleaning is advised, we recommend the following:
Seek out a reputable cleaner that is a member of the International Fabricare Institute.
Bring with you any labels or hangtags that contain fiber information or care instructions.
Inform the cleaner of any spots or stains; they will want to treat some stains before the dry cleaning process.
Your cleaner may also provide mothproofing. Request this service, if needed.

MACHINE WASHING

When machine washing is advised, we recommend the following method:

Machine wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap on delicate cycle.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Hang to dry or dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).

Our lucky. collar is made from reused and recycled leather from daph. bags. Each collar is adorned with a handmade bow.

lucky. pet collar

$20.00

Overview

Our lucky. collar is made for man’s (and women’s!) best friend and for our feline companions. The genuine leather collar is handmade using recycled leather pieces that are reused instead of scrapped. We believe that using every part of our high-quality leather should be put to good use, and that was the inspiration for our beautiful leather pet collar. Why not make something for our furry friends? Each collar is dyed in our signature daph. red and includes solid brass US-made hardware.

As a special touch, I handmade the removable cloth bows on every collar. We have both floral and American themed prints and three variable sizes to fit the need of every pooch.

Details

Designed in St. Louis by daph.
Handcrafted in Peru with Peruvian genuine leather leftover from daph. bags

If you would like a specific pattern, floral or Americana, please indicate in your notes on your order.

Cleaning Instructions: For light cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth. For more serious cleaning, please contact a leather cleaning professional.

Please Note: The collars are made from the leather that is used for all daph. products, but since the leather has been up cycled some pieces show wear and original leather markings.

Dimensions

Small fits to 14 inches and .5 inch width
Medium fits to 18 inches and .5 inch width
Large Fits to to 22 inches and 1 inch width

Our founder and designer, Daphne Benzaquen, is a native of Peru. During a trip to the large Peruvian city Arequipa, Daphne became intrigued by two of the country’s sustainable resources: llama leather and baby alpaca fur.

Llama Leather & Alpaca Fiber

By introducing llama leather to the U.S. market, daph. is providing an alternative that is lighter, more durable and 15 times stronger than cattle leather. Baby alpaca fur provides luxurious warmth - and the shearing process is necessary for the alpacas to survive hot months in the southern hemisphere.

Compared to the market leader, cashmere, alpaca fleece and fur have a smaller environmental footprint and a more sustainable product lifeline. And, by using the highest-quality natural resources, we are creating products with superior water resistance, elasticity and flexibility.

Alpacas have a rich history in South America's Andean mountains, dating back over 6,000 years when their fur was yielded and reserved for Incan royalty. This can be attributed to the the superior features of the alpaca, including warmth, strength and water resistance. Baby alpaca fur has been prized for centuries.

Baby Alpaca fibers, named after the fineness of the fiber, not the age of the animal, are hand-selected for their superior softness.

Alpaca are EXTREMELY ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly. They produce high fiber yields with less food and water resources.

The lightweight and long-lasting fiber has exceptional breathability to keep you comfortable in various climates.

How to care for baby alpaca fur, llama leather and alpaca fleece.

HANDWASHING

When hand washing is advised, we recommend the following method:
Gently hand wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap.
Do not use the hand wash cycle in a washing machine.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Gently press to remove excess water. Do not wring or twist; handle gently to avoid wrinkles and distortion.
Dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).
Block to dry (reshape to original dimensions while drying).
Smooth by hand while wet to remove wrinkles and straighten the seams and facings.

DRY CLEANING

When dry cleaning is advised, we recommend the following:
Seek out a reputable cleaner that is a member of the International Fabricare Institute.
Bring with you any labels or hangtags that contain fiber information or care instructions.
Inform the cleaner of any spots or stains; they will want to treat some stains before the dry cleaning process.
Your cleaner may also provide mothproofing. Request this service, if needed.

MACHINE WASHING

When machine washing is advised, we recommend the following method:

Machine wash in cool water (up to 85°F) with a mild soap on delicate cycle.
Never use chlorine bleach.
Hang to dry or dry flat (lay horizontally for drying).