Catalog 2011 - Handbags, THREAD & HipVerde V

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Unique Handcrafts Benefitting EndangeredSea Turtles and Caribbean Communities

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THREAD 2011 Catalog: Handbags. Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network.San Jos, Costa Rica. THREAD is a registered trademark of WIDECAST, the WiderCaribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (www.widecast.org). All rights reserved.

WIDECAST is a Regional Activity Network of the UNEP Caribbean Environment Pro-gramme. The network is comprised of sea turtle expertsincluding biologists, managersand community leadersworking together to ensure the survival of endangered marineturtles in more than 40 Caribbean nations and territories.

As a result of our efforts to reduce threats, strengthen legislation, promote communityinvolvement, and raise public awareness, most Caribbean countries now legally protectmarine turtles, poaching and illegal product sales have been dramatically reduced, impor-

tant habitats have been preserved, many of the regions largest breeding colonies aremonitored on an annual basis, alternative livelihood modelsincluding handcrafting andtour guidingare increasingly available for rural areas, and citizens are mobilized in sup-port of conservation action. At some sites, sea turtle populations are rising! You canpersonally assist in this award-winning international effort through the purchase ofproducts featured in this catalog. Visit us often at www.widecast.org to learn moreabout what you can do to help protect these gentle creatures, and Thank You for beinga Sea Turtle Hero!

Catlogo THREAD 2011: Bolsos. Red para la Conservacin de las Tortugas Marinas en elGran Caribe. San Jos, Costa Rica. THREAD es una marca registrada de la Red para laConservacin de Tortugas Marinas en el Gran Caribe (WIDECAST, por sus siglas en ingls)(www.widecast.org). Todos los derechos reservados.

WIDECAST es una red de actividad regional del Programa Ambiental del Caribe delPNUMA (Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente). La Red est con-formada por expertos en tortugas marinas -incluyendo bilogos, administradores de recur-sos y lderes de la comunidadque trabajan juntos para asegurar la supervivencia de tor-tugas marinas en peligro de extincin en ms de 40 pases y territorios del Caribe.

Como resultado de nuestros esfuerzos para reducir amenazas, fortalecer la legislacin,promover la participacin de la comunidad y crear conciencia pblica, hoy en da la ma-yora de pases del Caribe protegen las tortugas marinas, se han reducido dramticamentelas ventas de productos ilegales y la caza furtiva, se han preservado importantes hbi-tats, muchas de las colonias reproductoras ms grandes de la regin estn siendo monito-readas anualmente, otras alternativas de sustento estn disponibles en las reas ruralesincluyendo la elaboracin de artesanas hechas a mano y trabajo como guas de turismo-y los ciudadanos se estn movilizando para apoyar la accin para la conservacin. En algu-nos lugares, est aumentando la poblacin de tortugas! Usted, personalmente, puedeapoyar este premiado esfuerzo internacional comprando productos presentados en estecatlogo. Vistenos a menudo enwww.widecast.org para aprender ms sobre lo que puedehacer para proteger a estas dciles criaturas y Gracias por ser un hroe para las tortu-gas marinas!

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THREADis one of several unique product lines developed by the Wider Caribbean SeaTurtle Conservation Network (www.widecast.org) in partnership with rural coastal com-munities throughout the Caribbean Sea. The objective is to provide sustainable livelihoodchoices that nourish the soul, honour the environment, and offer our customers theopportunity to help ensure the survival of endangered sea turtles.

Your purchase of this unique handcrafted product provides local families with an alterna-tive to income generated by the hunting of sea turtles and collection of their eggs, andyou will enjoy knowing that 100% of the profits are re-invested in sea turtle protectionprograms in these same communities!THREADpays a fair national wage to crafters,and our materials are 100% recycled. The project keeps sea turtle nesting beaches andnearby communities clean by collecting discarded plastic bags, which are used by thethousands in the handcrafts you will see in this catalog. The fabric bags are fashioned

from discarded upholstery scraps, and the fiber bags from the cabuya plant (similar inappearance to the common agave). Adornments are crafted from discarded bottle caps,or from seeds, shells, coconut or wood collected from the artists community.

EveryTHREADproduct is 100% guaranteed and returnable for a full refund (less ship-ping costs) if the item is defective in any way as a result of its crafting. Our artisansare very proud of their work, and they want you to be proud, too! Contact us [email protected] or [email protected] (subject: THREAD) for more information!

THREAD es una de las muchas lneas de productos nicos desarrolladas por la Red parala Conservacin de las Tortugas Marinas en el Gran Caribe (www.widecast.org)conjunta-mente con las comunidades costeras rurales a lo largo del Mar Caribe. El objetivo es pro-porcionar opciones de medios de vida sostenibles que alimenten el alma, respeten el me-dio ambiente y ofrezcan a nuestros clientes la oportunidad de ayudar a asegurar la su-pervivencia de tortugas marinas en peligro de extincin.

Cuando usted compra este producto hecho a mano da a familias locales una alternativade ingreso diferente al generado a travs de la caza de tortugas marinas y recoleccin desus huevos y usted estar contento de saber que 100% de las ganancias se reinvierteen programas de proteccin de tortugas marinas en estas mismas comunidades!THREADpaga un sueldo justo a los artesanos y nuestros materiales son 100% reci-clados. El proyecto mantiene limpia playas de anidacin y comunidades aledaas al recolec-tar bolsas plsticas desechadas, las cuales son empleadas en la elaboracin de las arte-sanas hechas a mano que ve en este catlogo. Los bolsos de tela creados a partir depedazos de tapizado desechados y los bolsos de fibra a partir de la planta Cabuya. Losadornos estn elaborados a partir de tapas de botellas desechadas o de semillas, conchas,cocos o maderas recolectados en la comunidad.

Cada productoTHREADest 100% garantizado y le reembolsaremos su dinero (menos elcosto de envo) si es que el producto tiene cualquier defecto de elaboracin. Nuestrosartesanos estn muy orgullosos de su trabajo y ellos quieren que usted se sienta orgullo-so tambin! Para mayor informacin contctese con nosotros escribiendo [email protected] [email protected] (asunto: THREAD).

http://www.widecast.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.widecast.org/


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TABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSCROCHETED HANDBAGS 5UPHOLSTERY HANDBAGS 14CABUYA FIBER TOTES 19OTHER PLASTIC CROCHETED ITEMS 212011 PRICE LIST 25

CONTENIDOONTENIDOONTENIDOBOLSOS TEJIDOS 5BOLSOS DE TELA 14BOLSOS DE CABUYA 19OTROS PRODUCTOS DE PLSTICO TEJIDO 21LISTA DE PRECIOS 2011 25



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CROCHETEDROCHETEDROCHETEDHANDBAGSANDBAGSANDBAGS

HANDANDAND-WOVEN FROM 100%OVEN FROM 100%OVEN FROM 100%RECYCLED PLASTIC BAGSECYCLED PLASTIC BAGSECYCLED PLASTIC BAGS



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ITEM NUMBER: BC-01

Description: Messenger Tote

Bag Dimension: 12 x 12 x 2 inches

Shoulder Strap: 40-70 inches long,

2 inches wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable

Care: Hand wash cold, drip dry

Wholesale Price: US$ 26 each

Suggested Retail: US$ 36 each



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ITEM NUMBER: BC-02

Description: Turtle Tote


Shoulder Strap: 40-70 inches long,

2 inches wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable



Suggested Retail: US$ 42 eachDear Customer:

Thesecolorful, durable products are handcraftedfromplastic bags collected in Panama, CostaRica, Nicaragua, and Honduras by localartistscooperatives trained by WIDECAST. We areveryproud to support these women and theirfamilies, and we thank you for making it possi-ble! Like allhandcrafted items, variations insize and color are normal. Buy several!



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ITEM NUMBER: BR-01

Description: Gandoca Bag


Shoulder Strap: 35-45 inches

long, 1.5 inches wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable






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ITEM NUMBER: BB-01

Description: Britt Bag, with recy-

cled plastic bottle cap fastener



long, 1 inch wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable


Wholesale Price: US$ 18 eachSuggested Retail: US$ 26 each.Did you Know?Each of the handcrafts featured in this cata-log is made from60-80 plastic bags collectedbylocal weavers who wash, dry and sort them,cut them into colorful ribbons, and then cro-chet them intodurable, washable, environmen-tally friendly shoulder totes, coin purses, andshopping bags! Withbuttons fashioned frombottle caps and bits of coconut husks, eachproduct is a unique treasure. .Enjoy!



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ITEM NUMBER: BG-01

Description: Calabash Bag

Bag Dimension: 8 x 7 inches

Shoulder Strap: 45 inches, not

adjustable

Color: Variable

Care: Hand wash cold; thoroughly

dry the gourd base

Wholesale Price: US$ 20 eachSuggested Retail: US$ 29 each



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Weve all seen it plastic bags clogging forests,

rivers, and oceans. Theydecompose slowlyesti-mates range from 10-20 years when exposed to air

to500-1000 years in a landfill (microbes dontrecognize polyethylenethe major component of

plastic bagsas food). Made with petroleum andrarely recycled, some cities have banned them en-tirely. Our handbagsremove thousands of thesebags from the landscape every year. Lets keep the

planet breathing!

TEM NUMBER: PB-01

Description: Passport Pouch, with

recycled plastic bottle cap fastener

Bag Dimension: 5.5 x 3.5 inches


long, woven; not adjustable

Color: Variable


Wholesale Price: US$ 10 eachSuggested Retail: US$ 14.50 each



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ITEM NUMBER: BP-01

Description: Mistys Beach Bag


Shoulder Strap: 20 inches long, 1

inch wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable



Suggested Retail: US$ 36 eachWhat a beautiful way to loveCaribbean sea turtles and to helpsustain the communitiesthat protect them.



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ITEM NUMBER: BP-02

Description: Green Shopper



long, 1 inch wide; not adjustable

Color: Variable






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HIPnVERDEHIPnVERDEHIPnVERDE

MADE FROM 100% RECYCLEDADE FROM 100% RECYCLEDADE FROM 100% RECYCLEDUPHOLSTERY REMNANTSPHOLSTERY REMNANTSPHOLSTERY REMNANTS



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ITEM NUMBER: HNV-C

Description: Casual Handbag


Shoulder Strap:Adjustable

Color: Variable

Detail: Finished interior pockets;Velcro fastener

Care: 100% cotton canvas; hand

wash cold; drip dry




Dear Friends :Our special partnership withHipnVerde(http://www.hipnverde.com/) artists means

that these colorful handbags, hand sewn from

100% recycled upholstery fabric and featuring

a playfulsea turtle, are availableexclusivelyfrom WIDECAST ! These durable bags are

beautifully sewn, fully lined, and featureinterior pockets. No two are the same.

Enjoy!


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ITEM NUMBER: HNV-M

Description: Messenger Bag

Bag Dimension: 16 x 12 x 5.5 in

Shoulder Strap:Adjustable

Color: Variable

Detail: Fully lined; finished interiorpockets; Velcro fastener


wash cold; drip dry


Suggested Retail: US$ 58 eachWith your purchase of these beau-tifully crafted messenger bags,the message is clear! I CARE!about the survival of endangeredsea turtles, about supporting localwomen and their families inCosta Rica, and about bringingthe idea of reuse and recyclehomeand to the office!

Lets spread the message!



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ITEM NUMBER: HNV-T

Description: Teen Tote

Bag Dimension: 9 x 9 x 2.5 in

Shoulder Strap: 45 inches long;

not adjustable

Color: Variable

Detail: Finished interior pockets;

Velcro fastener


wash cold; drip dry


Did you know? Each unique handbag features apin with an ecological message in thiscase, Protect our Turtles! In addition,

each product comes with acoffee paper

tagthat contains all the information re-

garding the HipnVerde project. The tag

is versatile! Reuse it as abookmark, areminder of yourpersonal contribution

to the survival ofCaribbean sea turtles!!



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ITEM NUMBER: HNV-E

Description: Evening Clutch



braided cotton cord; not adjustable

Color: Variable

Detail: Finished interior pockets;

magnetic snap fastener; exclusivebeads made from recycled paperand individually hand-rolled


wash cold; drip dry




HiPnVerde has received manyawards for its employment andempowerment of women head-of-households in Costa Rica, includ-ing Mujeres Empresarias 2009(Women as Entrepreneurs 2009),Diseo Responsable 2009(Responsible Design 2009) andRed Textil Ibero-amricana 2010(Latin Am erica Textile Network2010)!

Celebrate your purchase!


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SHOULDER TOTEHOULDER TOTEHOULDER TOTE

CREATIVELY RECYCLED FROMREATIVELY RECYCLED FROMREATIVELY RECYCLED FROMNATURAL CABUYA FIBERATURAL CABUYA FIBERATURAL CABUYA FIBER



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ITEM NUMBER: BY-01

Description: Shoulder Tote with

printed Turtle; Velcro fastener


Shoulder Strap: 36inches long;

adjustable with tie

Material: Cabuya fiber (jute), lo-

cally sourced and crafted; fully lined

Care: Hand wash cold; drip dry

Price: US$ 22 each

CATALOG NUMBER: BY-02

Description: Shoulder Tote with

printed Turtle; Coconut button

Bag Dimension: 30 x 30 cm


adjustable with tie

Material: Cabuya fiber (jute), lo-

cally sourced and crafted; fully lined


Price: US$ 22 each



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MISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUS

HANDANDAND-WOVEN FROM 100%OVEN FROM 100%OVEN FROM 100%RECYCLED PLASTIC BAGSECYCLED PLASTIC BAGSECYCLED PLASTIC BAGS



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ITEM NUMBER: MR-01

Description: Coin Purse

Bag Dimension: 4.5 in (diameter)

Closure: Nylon zipper

Color: Variable


Wholesale Price: US$ 8.50 each



What betterreminder of my personalcommitment toReduce, Reuse, andRecycle than a coin purse wovenfrom discarded plastic bags? I love it!


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ITEM NUMBER: MC-01

Description: Coin Purse


Closure: Nylon zipper

Color: Variable


Wholesale Price: US$ 8.50 each



Tightly woven, colorful, andwaterproof, with an easy zip-per closure. Each one isuniquewhat a perfect gift!


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ITEM NUMBER: CC-01

Description: Bottle Tote with

woven handle

Dimension: 17.5 x 5.4 cm

Use: Fits water bottle or thermos

Color: Variable



Suggested Retail: US$ 11.50 each

ITEM NUMBER: CC-02

Description: Cup Holder with tie

Dimension: 11.5 x 5.4 cm

Use: Fits water bottle, cup or mug

Color: Variable





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2011 PRICE LIST011 PRICE LIST011 PRICE LISTUnique Handcrafts Benefitting EndangeredSea Turtles and Caribbean Communities

Item Description

Item

Code

Wholesale

(*)

Suggested

Retail (US$)

Bolso cuadrado / Messenger bag BC-01 $25.00 $36.00

Bolso cuadrado con tortuga / Messenger bag with turtle BC-02 $30.00 $42.00

Bolso redondo / Gandoca (round) shoulder bag BR-01 $20.00 $29.00

Bolso Britt / "Britt" bag with recycled button BB-01 $18.00 $26.00

Bolso guacal / Calabash shoulder bag BG-01 $20.00 $29.00

Porta pasaporte / Passport pouch with recycled button PB-01 $10.00 $14.50

Bolso playero / Misty's beach bag (open weave upper) BP-01 $25.00 $36.00

Bolso Playero Grande / Green Shopper (open weave) BP-02 $30.00 $42.00

Monedero redondo / Coin purse (round) MR-01 $8.50 $12.00Monedero cuadrado / Coin purse (square) MC-01 $8.50 $12.00

Porta botella / Drinking bottle case CC-01 $8.00 $11.50

Porta vaso / Cup holder CC-02 $7.00 $10.00

HipnVerde Casual Handbag HNV-C $40.00 $58.00

HipnVerde Messenger Bag HNV-M $40.00 $58.00

HipnVerde Teen Tote HNV-T $30.00 $42.00

HipnVerde Evening Clutch HNV-E $30.00 $42.00

Bolso Yute / Jute shoulder tote (with Velcro) BY-01 $22.00 $22.00

Bolso Yute / Jute shoulder tote (with button) BY-02 $22.00 $22.00

(*) Wholesale price (30% below retail) applies to the purchase


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Catalog 2011 - Handbags, THREAD & HipVerde V