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Mini Cristina Pouch Berry Swirl

Mini Cristina Pouch Berry Swirl

Mini Cristina Pouch Berry Swirl

Mini Cristina Pouch Berry Swirl

$38.00

Description

Product Summary

The Mini Cristina Travel Pouch is the perfect compact organizer, designed to pair with its full-size sister for a complete travel set or to be used independently as a chic organizer. With a water-resistant TPU lining and a charming cotton yarn tassel zipper pull, this handcrafted pouch is both practical and stylish. An ideal travel accessory or thoughtful gift.

 

Product Descriptions

  • Color: Berry Swirl
  • Water-resistant TPU lining for added protection
  • Cotton yarn zipper pull for easy access
  • Compact size fits neatly in totes or luggage
  • 100% handwoven fabric

Product Dimensions

    • 5″ H
    • 8.5″ W
    • 6″ Bottom W
    • 3″ D

Shipping & Returns

DELIVERY

  • Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days.
  • Free shipping on orders over $75 within the continental USA.
  • Estimated delivery: 2–7 business days depending on the shipping method selected at checkout.

RETURNS

  • Items (excluding sale items) can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange.
  • Items must be unused, unwashed, and in their original condition with all tags attached.
  • A receipt or proof of purchase is required.
  • Refunds will not be issued for items damaged due to causes other than our error.

Product Care

WASHING

  • Gently spot clean with mild detergent and cold water.
  • Avoid soaking the fabric.
  • For leather accents, use a leather cleaner on the leather parts.
  • Air dry away from direct sunlight.
  • Some bags (like the Antonia and the Bianca) are gently machine washable.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Keep in a dust bag or pillowcase to protect from dust and sunlight.
  • Avoid overloading to maintain its shape.
  • Regularly condition leather parts to keep them supple and prevent cracking.

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6 Powerful Reasons Why Your Purchase Creates Real Change Beyond Fashion

What if reconciling consumerism and charitable giving was possible? This test initiative is about creating a model where everyday purchases also serve a greater purpose. It means designing products and marketplaces that allow consumers to meet their own needs or desires while simultaneously contributing to a cause. Since this initiative is a pilot to gauge donor interest in this approach, we have a limited quantity of items available for sale.

Reason 1: Empowerment Through Employment in Guatemala

Reason 1: Empowerment Through Employment

Buying a Mercado Global handbag provides sustainable income for artisans in marginalized communities, directly helping them support their families. By working part-time, artisans can make up to $8 a day, which is enough to lift themselves out of poverty over the course of a few months of engagement.

Reason 2: Support Local Economies in Guatemala

Reason 2: Support Local Economies

Every purchase helps create a stable economic environment within impoverished communities, which can lead to food security and reduce dependency on aid. It’s an investment in breaking the cycle of poverty through fair trade practices that uplift entire communities.

Reason 3: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion in Guatemala

Reason 3: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion

Handbags are ethically crafted, prioritizing fair labor practices and sustainable production. With each purchase, you’re helping prove that we can tackle poverty through sustainable community development.

Reason 4: Celebrate Cultural Heritage in Guatemala

Reason 4: Celebrate Cultural Heritage

Each handbag is a unique piece of art, handcrafted by skilled artisans who draw on traditional techniques passed down through generations. This supports cultural preservation while giving artisans a source of pride and financial independence.

Reason 5: Impactful Gift with a Story in Guatemala

Reason 5: Impactful Gift with a Story

A Mercado Global handbag isn’t just an accessory—it’s a meaningful gift that represents hope and resilience. When you shop on our website you're making the statement that poverty isn't inevitable.

Reason 6: Support a Pilot Initiative in Guatemala

Reason 6: Support a Pilot Initiative

By shopping with us, you’re supporting a test initiative designed to demonstrate that we can build a sustainable, closed-loop system between our micro-enterprise programs and an online marketplace. If the test is sucessful we'll be able to scale up our programs.


ABOUT THE EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SEWING PROJECT

2023

  • 800 women have received education and training and graduated to become partner artisans with Mercado Global
  • A total of 2,800 people benefit from the program

2018

  • The partnership between Mercado Global and Food for the Poor (FFTP) begins
  • With factories either closing or posing a high risk for employees during the COVID pandemic, Mercado Global’s programs becomes some of the only ways to earn money by allowing the women artisans to stay safe, self-quarantine and still work
  • Food For The Poor establishes a face-mask production and training center to help women earn money
  • The women project produces more than 16,720 face masks

2016

  • Food For The Poor supports over 250 training programs for women to earn a living as dressmakers, bakers, and handcraft designers

2004

  • Mercado Global is founded in 2004. The organization begins with a mission to empower indigenous women artisans in Latin America by connecting them with international markets, providing fair wages, and supporting sustainable community development. Through their work, Mercado Global is aiming to create economic opportunities for artisans while preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting ethical production practices
Maribel

When Marta Julia stopped attending school after sixth grade, she thought her life would only consist of getting married, having children, and taking care of her home. But life changed for the better – economically and psychologically – when she started working with Mercado Global. Today, she has helped launch a Mercado Global artisan co-op in her community of San Jorge, Guatemala, and is an inspiration to her daughter, Dulce.'Before, I thought I would always have to stay at home, taking care of the house,' Marta Julia said. 'But in Mercado Global, I learned women are capable of so much more than that. Women also have rights.'Marta Julia started at the entry level and learned to make bags. Then she became an instructor to other women, motivating them for success. 'My children are the ones who motivate me to keep fighting. I’m doing this all for them. And for myself, too,' Marta Julia said. 'My dream for my children is for them to have the education I never had.'

Marta Julia, San Jorge, Guatemala



Esther Nohemi García Mach is a 34-year-old mother of four who has been attending the women's training center in San Raymundo since 2015. Despite the limited economic opportunities in her region, Esther embraced the chance to learn cutting and sewing. Her newfound skills allowed her to start a small business, creating suits, costumes, uniforms, and more, providing her with a steady income and the ability to support her household.

Esther Nohemi García Mach, 34, Guatemala City

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Food For The Poor is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to responsible stewardship and full transparency. Your contributions are tax-deductible under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Tax ID: #59-2174510.

We're honored to be independently recognized for our integrity and impact, and we remain dedicated to open reporting.

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BBB Accredited Charity

Since 1982, 6 Million Donors Have Made It Possible for Us to Provide:

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More than 4.7 Billion Meals

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96,381 Safe & Secure Homes

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105,415 Tractor-Trailers of Essential Aid

Meal totals reflect food shipments from 2006–2025. Shipments from 2006–2015 were converted from pounds to meals (4 meals per pound) and combined with reported meal totals from 2016–2025. Home construction totals and tractor-trailer shipments represent cumulative impact from 1982–2025.