Gretel Underwood's Handwoven bag "Cocoa". Made in Santa Fe.

Small cocoa bag (about 5'' with 56" handwoven strap)

Artist Bio
Originally from the LA area, Gretal started working with hand weaving after moving to Santa Fe 40 years ago. She learned about natural plant dyes and texhniques, which lead to learning to weave, combining influences from the surrounding western landscape and traditional weaving styles of Peru, Guatemala, Bolivia and Mexico. 

Gretel's business has grown and evolved from jackets and accessories to a popular line of home and interior pieces and wall art. Using primarily high quality American cotton chenille, evey hand woven piece is unique, with an unmatched attention to detail of colors and patterns. "I love to watch something griw before my eyes as I weave," says Gretel, "It satisfies a special part of my soul to see every detail come alive in my designs." When Gretel iis not at her loom or designing, she is spending time with her other passion, horseback riding, another way to connect with the traditions and beauty of the West.