MOXHI is an Amsterdam-based social enterprise that works directly with skilled craftsmen in Argentina to create a range of handcrafted leather backpacks and bags. MOXHI is the result of a spontaneous friendship between Tobias de Graaf, who was travelling in Argentina, and two local craftsmen Leonardo and Cecilia, who make beautiful Mochilas (backpacks!). MOXHI is a play on words that combines Mochilas, with the word ‘Moxy’ which alludes to the courage it took these unlikely friends to come together and create something wonderful.
About MOXHI
About MOXHI
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The MOXHI Philosophy
MOXHI stands for fair trade and sustainable values. The MOXHI artisans are all independent entrepreneurs who are able to set their own schedules and production, and are compensated fairly for their contributions. Their relationships with MOXHI are founded in mutual respect, as well as a respect for natural resources and the environment. MOXHI exclusively uses vegetable-tanned leather that is locally sourced from free-roaming cows in the region.
"While I was working at the Dutch embassy, I came across Leonardo in a market and it just clicked - we became friends and have been ever since." - Tobias de Graaf, Founder
Read the full interview with Tobias de Graaf to learn more about his travels in South America, and the friendship that inspired it all.
Why We Love Them
Artisan Craft
MOXHI works directly with a small team of highly-skilled artisans in Argentina who have years of experience as craftsmen. The artisans that MOXHI works with are all independent entrepreneurs who are able to control their own schedules and production.
Eco-Conscious
MOXHI is committed to sustainable production. They source their leather from free roaming cows in Argentina and then the leather is dried using the sun and wind as opposed to an oven. Artisans also use natural light to work, helping to reduce most electricity expenditure during production. Lastly, the leather is vegetable tanned using natural materials, as opposed to traditional, chemical intensive chrome-tanning.
Handmade
All MOXHI products are handmade by highly-skilled artisans and craftsmen in Argentina.
Natural Material
MOXHI bags are made from vegetable-tanned leather while the straps are made from cotton.
Transparent
MOXHI is a transparent company with an extremely small, localised supply chain. They have personal relationships with the craftsmen they work with, and can trace all of their materials back to the original source.
