TRUSS NYC

TRUSS is the creative project of Elise Durbecq and Gillian Tozer who collaborate with small business owners and weavers in the Oaxaca region to produce custom accessories. Of all the regions in Mexico, Oaxaca is known as the most vibrant of them all. Rich with cultural traditions, each town possesses a different and unique artisanal trade from the next, with one theme remaining consistent, the colors. Drawn to the bright colors, geometric shapes, and sturdiness of the bags, Elise and Gillian fell in love with the traditional market bag while on a trip to the city in 2013. Beyond quality and design, TRUSS values the preservation and growth of Oaxaca’s artisanal trade. The endemic skill set of these artisans is not only rare but imperative in keeping these communities afloat. TRUSS also supports Fondo Guadalupe Musalem and their work to educate and empower young Oaxacan women.