the fashionable and versatile alternative to the purse

A project in Boston, MA by trabeca design
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Simplify your life stylishly. trabeca's sash carries your essentials: cell phone, credit card, cash, ID, even a car key!
Backers: 258
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $17,630 of $16,500
Dates: Apr 30th -> May 31st (32 days)
Project By: trabeca design
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Latest News

What's next - 9 hours and counting

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We are 9 hours away from the end of our project!  You helped us raise $17,395, and the pledges are still coming in.   We are in the process of setting up online ordering capability through our website.  http://www.trabeca.com  For now you can use... (Read More)

The square knot (this update is dedicated to our friend Fay)

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Friends and backers often say they like the tying sash but don't think they can get the knot and the ties to look quite right.  For a knot that always looks great with tails that lie flat, use a square knot.  For those of us who didn't grow up in... (Read More)

Sizing information

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Measure around your waist/hip area where want to wear the sash. Many people like to wear it lower than the natural waist line. Tying sashes: We've found that the S/M fits a wide range of sizes and body types. The S/M will fit 28 - 37 inches.  The... (Read More)

Press from our local paper

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow we are getting close!  Thank you so much for all your positive feedback, comments and support.  It's been great to hear from our backers and potential backers. We've been written up in our local newspaper, so we hope that will generate... (Read More)

Residents create fashionable alternative to purses

May 17th - via: wickedlocal.com
Winchester, MA -- Two years ago, Winchester residents Tracy Ashton and Rebecca Watson reached their breaking points—they didn’t want to carry purses wherever they went any longer. (Read More)

We're halfway there!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We're thrilled to announce that we've made it 50% of the way to our funding goal!  Thank you so much for supporting us, promoting us, and sharing our project with your friends.  We're so happy with the response to our new product - it's validation... (Read More)

It's the Elliot Way: The Trabeca Sash!

My friend Tracy (that's her on the left) and her friend Rebecca are geniuses. Have you ever cursed your heavy, back-breaking purse? Can you imagine no greater indignity than strapping on a fanny pack and going out in public? Have you ever found yourself exercising while holding your cell phone in one sweaty palm and your house keys in the other? (Read More)

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