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SCALO celebrates a modern global lifestyle - our bags merge the talent, tradition, and heritage of artisans from Guatemala, Florence, and Andalucia.

SCALO is a brand of luxury leather goods created by merging the talent of artisans around the world to create unique pieces and celebrate a modern global lifestyle, high-end craftsmanship, and slow fashion. Found is inspired on those who appreciate culture and diversity, but who also recognize quality and hunt for special and rare pieces; wanderers and adventurers captivated by extraordinary design who greatly cherish the human touch behind the work. The core of our products are the handmade weaves, which take months and months on end to complete. Although Raquel was born in Guatemala, she lived in Italy most of her teenage years before she moved to London in 2006 to attend a Graduate degree at the London School of Economics. It is this international upbringing and her passion for art, culture, travel, European high-end craftsmanship as well as for the Mayan culture that greatly influenced Raquel to quit her job on the trading floor of Goldman Sachs and create SCALO. The timeless SCALO collection has a very distinct soul and personality, and seeks to preserve dying art forms and ancient techniques. Each one-of-a-kind bag has been meticulously hand-made by artisans in Italy or Spain combining premium leather with exquisitely elaborated Mayan textiles previously worn by Mayan women as huipil (top) or skirt (corte). The bags are the end product of a very lengthy and delicate process that begins at the back loom of a dedicated and highly skilled Mayan weaver. Mayan women have kept the same weaving and embroidery techniques since Pre-Hispanic times, and the symbolism and motifs haven’t changed much either. The huipil gives the most complete information about the weaver, her regional origin, marital status, and her social position. The textiles are decorated with geometric figures, animals, flowers, and landscapes. These motifs allude not so much to the animal or plant in question but, like geometric figures, they stand for ideas and concepts that have their roots in the ancient Mayan worldview. Mayan dress links each individual not only with his or her present community but with the ancestors too. It is precisely because of this historical continuity that dress plays such an important role in the way the Mayan define and express their cultural identity today. The brand is strongly committed to empowering women and increasing the living standards of impoverished communities. As a result, a percentage of the profits will go to programs focused on reducing chronic malnutrition by providing education and healthcare to impoverished communities. SCALO firmly believes in the preservation of Mayan cultural heritage and in the creation of opportunities for their network of artisans.

20/09/2022

Adiós Summer 🌞

07/11/2021

Own your awesomeness 🤩🥳🤗

24/03/2021

Papi Poncho Perfect 🌴🥭🍍🌊

12/02/2021

Be my Valentine ❤️ Make your Papi Poncho a little bit more special and personalize it! 💕

28/05/2020

"There may be more beautiful times, but this one is ours" 💙🇬🇹☄

23/05/2020

"Laughter is the language of the soul" - this is a picture of my grandparents circa 1933 - my grandma was one of the most jovial people I have ever met. She truly adored life and made the best out of every challenge she faced during her very long and eventful life (she was almost 103 when she passed). In these trying times, I try to remember her strong and happy spirit to keep positive and be reminded of how lucky I am to be here now 💫💙🇬🇹

21/05/2020

Charm is a product of the unexpected ❤☄🌟 - Last Red Belsize Baby 😍

11/05/2020

This is a picture of my paternal grandmother, my beloved "abuelita de Roma" and her nanny. Happy mother's day to my mother. To the mothers no longer with us, and to all those women who have mothered us and raised us, who have made huge sacrifices to make our lives better. Thank you for your selfless and unconditional love.
To all mothers, I send love, compassion, light, appreciation, and hope that brighter days are ahead!

04/05/2020

Rosario Top available .gt 🌾🌻🌼

04/05/2020

"Adventure, opportunity and reward extend beyond our field of vision, and are made known to us only when we test our wings. So find your wings and follow your dreams... because we are meant to fly!" 😊💙🙏💫

30/04/2020

Rosario Top available .gt 💛💙❤

28/04/2020

Dream as if you'll live forever, and live as if you'll die today 🌞

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