Michelle Daccarett

What Michelle Daccarett does

Michelle Daccarett is a private, founder-owned Colombian fashion brand headquartered in Barranquilla that designs and produces handcrafted wooden handbags. The core product offering consists of seven collections—Milli, Mini Hortensia, Hortensia, Joe, Rose, Maxi Rose, and Lily—totaling 87+ SKUs, with unit prices ranging from $235 to $345 USD. Each bag is hand-carved and hand-painted from oak wood at the company's workshop in Barranquilla, then hand-woven by female artisans who are heads of household, using techniques inspired by traditional Caribbean Colombian rocking chair (mecedoras) weaving patterns. The Joe collection introduces 3D-printed bioplastic handles as a material innovation, while the rest of the product line is built entirely on the wood-weaving technique.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify-powered online store with free global shipping and bilingual Spanish/English support, and wholesale distribution through 8 independent boutique stockists across 7 countries (Colombia, USA, Guatemala, St. Barths, and Trinidad and Tobago). The brand targets fashion-conscious women characterized as colorful, bold, and extroverted, seeking unique statement accessories. Marketing is concentrated on organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook) and email newsletter, with no paid advertising or AI-driven personalization evidenced. The company is independently operated by founder and designer Michelle Daccarett, employs 1-10 people, has no external funding, no patents, no awards, and no disclosed financial metrics. Production is throughput-constrained by the fully handmade artisan process.

Name

Michelle Daccarett

Legal name

Michelle Daccarett

Website

https://michelledaccarett.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michelle Daccarett is a founder-owned Colombian fashion brand in Barranquilla that designs and sells hand-carved, hand-woven oak wood handbags across seven collections, distributed through a Shopify DTC store and 8 boutique stockists in 7 countries, targeting fashion-conscious women seeking unique artisan accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Handbags & Fashion Accessories

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Handbags & Purses (CRAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Handbags & Leather Goods (CRAAAFAD)

Keywords

• Handcrafted wooden handbags
• Artisan fashion accessories
• Colombian designer handbags
• Handwoven oak bags
• Luxury artisan handbags

Headquarters

HQ city

Barranquilla

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of handmade wooden handbags and accessories through Shopify-powered online store. One-time purchase model with products priced between $235-$345 USD.
2. Wholesale to Stockists: Products distributed through independent boutique retailers in Colombia, USA, Guatemala, St. Barths, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Michelle Daccarett designs and sells 100% handmade handwoven handbags crafted from carved and hand-painted oak wood, inspired by traditional Colombian rocking chair (mecedoras) weaving techniques from the Caribbean coast. Each bag is hand-woven by artisan women who are heads of household, with vibrant nylon, metallic, and acrylic threads. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via a Shopify online store with global free shipping, and through independent boutique stockists in 7 countries.

Product overview

Michelle Daccarett is a Colombian fashion brand specializing in 100% handmade handwoven handbags crafted from oak wood. The product portfolio consists of seven core handbag collections—Milli, Mini Hortensia, Hortensia, Joe, Maxi Rose, Lily, and Rose—all inspired by traditional rocking chair weaving patterns from Colombia's Caribbean coast. Each bag is hand-carved, painted, and woven in the company's Barranquilla workshop, then completed by female artisans who are heads of households. Collections vary by size (from compact Mini to Maxi), style (Fringe, Embellished, Metallic, Prism variants), and carrying options (chains, handles, straps). All products feature magnetic closures and are unlined, with materials including oak wood, nylon threads, metallic threads, acrylic chains, and bioplastic handles (for the Joe collection).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Milli Handwoven oak wood handbag collection featuring multiple styles including Fringe, Embellished, Metallic, and Prism variants. Designed as a petite bag with various handle and strap options including double handles, chains, and fringe details.
• Mini Hortensia Compact handwoven handbag in natural or painted oak wood with colorful thread weaving. Features a 1-meter golden chain for crossbody, shoulder, or hand carry wear.
• Hortensia Handwoven handbag inspired by traditional rocking chair weaving patterns from Colombia's Caribbean coast. Features golden chain for crossbody, shoulder, or clutch-style carry.
• Joe Handwoven handbag with 3D-printed bioplastic handles. Features vibrant colored threads inspired by traditional rocking chair weaving, made from oak wood.
• Maxi Rose Largest bag in the collection with rectangular shape and acrylic chain. Can be worn crossbody or on shoulder. Features hand-painted and handwoven oak wood construction.
• Lily Baguette-style handwoven handbag with rectangular shape. Features short acrylic chain and long golden chain for versatile crossbody or shoulder carry options.
• Rose Handwoven rectangular handbag with acrylic and metallic chain for shoulder carry. Inspired by traditional rocking chair weaving patterns with vibrant Colombian Caribbean colors.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bojanini Art GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium art gallery and retail location in Barranquilla, Colombia. Principal stockist for Michelle Daccarett products in Colombia's Caribbean region.
• MalvacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location Colombian boutique retailer with stores in Barranquilla, Bogotá, and Cartagena. Primary retail partner for Michelle Daccarett in major Colombian cities.
• Mandarine BoutiquecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUpscale boutique in Newport, Rhode Island. Exclusive US stockist representing Michelle Daccarett in the American Northeast market.
• Terra St. BarthscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury beach boutique in St. Jean, St. Barths. Caribbean retail presence for Michelle Daccarett in the luxury resort market.
• Casa MalvaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique location in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Regional Colombian stockist complementing the Malva network.
• SunflowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Additional US retail presence in the Northeast market.
• Stare VieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Central American retail presence for Michelle Daccarett.
• Mara Loma BoutiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique located within Milaya Salon & Spa in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean retail presence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mark Cross: Heritage-inspired small-batch handbag maker sold through luxury department stores and DTC. Comparable on boutique-scale handmade production, premium positioning, and reliance on selective global stockists.
• Mansur Gavriel: Independent designer accessories brand known for minimalist, craft-driven handbags distributed via DTC and high-end boutiques. Comparable on independent founder brand, premium pricing, and curated retail distribution.
• Cult Gaia: Designer handbag and accessory label built around distinctive, sculptural, statement-making bags sold through DTC and luxury boutiques globally. Highly comparable in category, price band, and DTC-plus-stockist GTM.
• Hereu: Spanish heritage-inspired brand producing handcrafted leather bags and accessories rooted in traditional Mediterranean craft. Closely aligned on artisan manufacturing, storytelling, and mid-luxury price points.

Emerging players

• Sanyukta Shrestha: Independent designer label producing handcrafted, ethically made accessories with cultural and artisan narratives. Comparable on founder-led, ethically sourced, handcrafted positioning targeting luxury independent boutiques.
• Wendell & Co. Independent artisan accessory brand emphasizing handcrafted production and founder-led storytelling. Comparable on small-scale craft production and DTC plus boutique distribution, though less established globally.

Broad incumbents

• Loewe: Global luxury house famous for craft-driven leather handbags (e.g., the Puzzle and Basket bags). Overlaps with Michelle Daccarett on craft-led handbag positioning but operates at maison scale across hundreds of doors.
• Carolina Herrera: Venezuelan-born luxury house offering designer handbags and accessories globally. Relevant as a fellow Latin American heritage luxury brand operating in the same category but at vastly larger scale and distribution.
• Bottega Veneta: Luxury maison built around woven leather goods and artisanal techniques. Conceptually adjacent because Michelle Daccarett's woven-wood construction echoes Bottega's woven-leather craft narrative at a much smaller scale.

Others

• Shopify: E-commerce platform powering Michelle Daccarett's online store and global DTC fulfillment. Included as an ecosystem peer given its foundational role in the company's distribution and shipping infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/michelledaccarettb
• Instagraminstagram.com/michelledaccarett
• Xx.com/mdaccarett
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michelle-daccarett

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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