Category Archives: Design

Do you want a story to tell? It’s no secret that Cartagena is defined by its history, fabrics, and fashion. The ancestral cultures have a rich history that allows us to learn and reflect on a daily basis, through oral traditions and knowledge that has been passed down through time. Wayuu heritage of an ancestral […]

With Claudia Akel, choose the tradition and the story that most represents you. Colombia is a country full of culture, design and art. Handbags, among many other handcrafted accessories, have become a must-have item in your closet.Their designs, colors, mixtures and textures have endured for years through oral and ancestral traditions that reflect the ethnic […]

Craft handbags, hats and baskets, all you need is Claudia Akel. 2023 summer’s promises to be a sunny and colorful year with amazing trends. Vibrant tones, craft handbags, hats and transparencies are the main trends which you need to know to be fashionable this year. Fashion industry has found in accessories the best way for […]

Handcrafted accessories and handmade art are stronger than ever. Bags and accessories in general never go out of style, and if we talk about handcrafted details, exclusivity and originality in your outfits will be trendy for many years to come. As for 2023, on the world’s haute couture runways, these handcrafted accessories have caught the […]

Colombia is a country that stands out for its unparalleled coffee, landscapes, and diversity found in it. However, at present, there is already another quality that has made it stand out to the big cities of the world and it is fashion! This is mainly because many of the creations of Colombian designers contain the […]

The fabric is involved in various activities of Colombian cultures. For the Arhuaca community, the tissues represent their life history, their origin, and the strength of the tribe. For them, more than a craft it is the way to create, exist and reproduce the echo of their community. Therefore, the base of his handbag begins […]

Claudia Akel’s Guaviare clutch connect with its jungles and the symbols of its receipts from the Meta department. In this post, we give you five reasons why our clutch are the best option. In different posts on our blogs, we have explained what Claudia Akel’s element of inspiration is, we have talked about how the […]

In Claudia Akel our designs are inspired by Colombian and Latin American ancestral roots like the Wayuu. Most of our designs arise in this ethnic group and are complemented by creative ideas from the designer. In Colombia, most cultures have common tissue, and for Wayuu culture, it’s so important because its identity stands out. Also, […]

The Colombian fashion industry has merged with ancestral knowledge to give added value to their creations. This has allowed us to experiment with a new angle of designs full of multiple shapes, colors, and patterns that result in unprecedented alternatives such as handbags, purses, baskets, ornaments, etc. Some of Claudia Akel’s creations are complex structures […]

Until a few years ago, brands that feed on the work of artisans and the richness of their ancestral knowledge, for the creation of their works or the realization of their designs, do so more consciously and responsibly. Supporting local art is an altruistic decision, which also carries a lot of sense of belonging. Connecting […]