# Handmade Heritage-Themed Bags Ownever's Gunta Handbag Spotlights Traditional Portuguese Weaving By Jana Pijak | Published 2022-10-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownever References: [ownever](https://www.ownever.com/en-ca/pages/gunta) [Ownever's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-care-collections) Gunta Handbag celebrates the forgotten art of traditional Portuguese weaving. Enlisting the help of Fernando Rei -- one of the only remaining artisans to still create traditional Portuguese weaving in the world -- the brand has created a timeless bag that is intricately and manually made. Fernando Rei is no stranger to creating luxury items and has worked with brands like [Christian Louboutin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-x-marvel) in the past. Embodying Ownever's ethos of "owning and taking care of something forever," the Gunta Handbag spotlights Rei's immense talent and pays homage to the [Bauhaus weaver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciga-design-hunter-series) school and the work of renowned German textile artist Gunta Stölzl. “We cannot let traditions and craftsmanship die, because this is the art that tells a genuine story, and if we do not value it, it will end up dying," said Eliana Barros, Ownever's founder about the handbag. Constructed with "100% natural wool in a vegetable-tanned leather structure," the bag is fitted with an interior flat pocket for daily essentials, a top handle and an extra shoulder strap. It is priced at 870 euros and available via the Ownever website. Image Credit: Ownever ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heritage Preservation:** This trend showcases the importance of valuing traditional craftsmanship and techniques to create timeless pieces with unique stories behind them. - **Luxury Handmade Goods:** This trend highlights the growing demand for high-end, expertly crafted goods made with natural and sustainable materials. - **Bauhaus-inspired Design:** This trend emphasizes the influence of modernist art and design principles on contemporary fashion, which can be seen in the Gunta Handbag's sleek and simple aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** This industry can take advantage of the Heritage Preservation trend to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces that appeal to consumers looking for unique and sustainable fashion options. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** This industry can leverage the Luxury Handmade Goods trend, offering expertly crafted and eco-friendly products that speak to conscious consumers looking for high-quality, unique pieces with a story behind them. - **Interior Design:** This industry can draw inspiration from the Bauhaus-Inspired Design trend to create minimalist pieces that are both functional and visually striking, appealing to consumers looking for modern and innovative interior design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-1.md) - [Peach-Tonal Everyday Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vee-collective.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Nigerian-Inspired Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan.md) - [Leather Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-care-collections.md) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Leather-Woven Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6.md) - [Functional Statement Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-handbag-collection.md)