![]() The Chalice or bowl symbolizes unselfishness, charity, and gratitude. It is the perfect design for someone who absorbs knowledge and takes a stand when needed. The Cat is a sign of intelligence: small but clever. If the Jaguar is the queen, the Cat is the princess. Like the stealthy Jaguar, Cats also signify quiet power and rulership. ![]() The Butterfly may hold special significance to someone who has overcome great adversity. Within us, a Butterfly can represent freedom from unwanted habits, freedom from past heartache, and freedom of the spirit. In Guatemalan culture, the Butterfly is a symbol of freedom and life after death or hardship. Wearing the symbol of the Beetle remains a constant reminder of a true and eternal love. In ancient Maya tradition, a princess’s murdered lover was transformed into a beetle so she could wear him on a pin close to her heart night and day. The Maquech Beetle is a symbol of eternal love. A bag with this symbol holds the promise of good luck and protection from harm. To the Maya people, the Bat is a powerful mark to ward off enemies. Understanding these symbols can help you find the One of a Kind bag that speaks to YOU!Īs the Maya guardian of the Underworld, the Bat embodies aspects of both good and evil, light and darkness. We hope that the journey of your bag and its weaver inspires you within your own life. The fabric we use for this collection is made from upcycled vintage huipiles (traditional attire worn by women in Guatemala) that were handwoven by Artisans up to 10 years ago, and they have lived a full life before being incorporated into your leather bag! Many unique Maya symbols can be found in our One of a Kind Collection. Inspired by the symbols of the traditional weavings, Nena Founder Ali Hynek created this icon to symbolize our ebbs and flows, our seasons, powers of creation, our never ending journey to find balance, and our constant regeneration and rebirths. Our most well-known symbol is the Womanhood Icon from our Heritage & Society Collection. Each bag or accessory is unique and includes symbols that speak to the wearer and represent their journey in life. You can find symbols within woven Guatemalan huipiles, Mexican and Moroccan rugs, and beadwork from Kenya. Symbols are an important tradition within the cultures of each Artisan we partner with. Nena & Co. is not responsible for damages that may occur during care for merchandise including but not limited to conditioning washing, drying and/or dry cleaning. We use our local shoe cobbler or specialty bag shops for any repairs or customization we have done to Nena bags. However, we are more than happy to assist with recommendations on where you can have your bag repaired. will no longer assume responsibility for repairs of your product. REPAIRS POLICY After 60 days from the time you've received your bag, Nena & Co. You can read our tutorial on how to use the leather care treatment if you choose to go this route. Should you choose to, you may use a leather conditioner but many of our customers prefer to let the natural oils of their skin wear on the leather to get that buttery soft feel to them, we advise doing a test spot on the leather before applying a conditioner or treatment to the entire bag. ![]() Some people also like to use Scotchgard Brand Protector on the fabric portion of their bag. Should your patterned huipil snag you can snip the loose threads with scissors. Many times you will find snags in the pattern. Our bags have natural characteristics and qualities that should not be considered as flaws or as damage because they do not interfere with the functionality of the bag. We up-cycle vintage Maya clothing to make beautiful one-of-a-kind products. Please note that all our processes to make the bags are done by hand, from curing, cutting, and treating the leather to using up-cycled huipils. We make every effort to provide our customers with the best-handcrafted and high-quality bags. ![]()
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