All of our bags are handcrafted from DESSERTO, a PET certified vegan material. This alternative to leather is a highly sustainable plant-based material. It is made from nopal cactus and is harvested in a fully organic cactus farm in Zacatecas, Mexico. Cruelty-free, sustainable & durable without any toxic chemicals, phthalates, and PVC. Compared to traditional leather, it achieves an 88% reduction in carbon emissions. It is partially biodegradable and has the technical specifications required by the fashion, leather goods, and furniture industries. At Vannesa Rossi, we use this material to replace the use of animal leather and other synthetic materials that are not environmentally friendly.