Us – LA MANSA

About Us

More than a brand, we are a meeting of cultures, a bridge between traditions, and a tribute to craftsmanship.

La Mansa redefines the concept of craftsmanship by placing it at the core of its manufacturing. All our products are handmade pieces crafted by artisans from small communities in over 20 countries that are part of our family. Additionally, we have our own workshop in Ubrique, in the land of the finest Spanish leather.

Our collections denote an adventurous, relaxed, and sometimes bohemian spirit, which together form different ways of seeing the world, connected by a line like the Andes mountain range that runs through South America, from where some of our ideas come, just like our roots.

How this adventure began...

"It all started more than 15 years ago when I visited a livestock fair in Palermo (Argentina). Suddenly, I came across a craftsman with raw leather strips and some colorful belts. I liked them and decided to buy one, which I still keep to this day. When I returned to Seville, no one knew about the now-called 'Argentinian belts', so I decided to go back to Argentina to buy more belts and start a business as a personal hobby. That first trip gave birth to a hundred trips around the world, where each place offers me thousands of ideas, I discover new cultures, and I meet wonderful people. Suppliers of ideas, raw materials, adventure companions, who have become friends to this day. I consider them a fundamental part of this project; without them, it would be impossible. They open their homes and their hearts to me, share their problems, and I help them as much as I can."

Eduardo Barbé

CEO

Mixing gives you more

Mixing gives you more. Not just in fashion. The mix of cultures and diversity make the planet a better, richer, and more attractive place. Mixing means learning. At La Mansa, we believe this can be applied to all aspects of life. That's where our inspiration lies.

La Mansa is a family business with international ties that has managed to bring a borderless and far-reaching vision to the company. From Eduardo's beginnings to his daughters' adventures, the family has fostered a desire to step out of their comfort zone and experience life away from home. Meeting other people and different cultures opens the mind and soul, turning a hobby into a sustainable business model.