Argentinian River Plate Mate Gourd-Handmade Calabaza with Alpaca

Collector’s Mate – River Plate Edition 🇦🇷❤️🤍

This mate is part of a very special and limited selection — a true piece for those who love Argentine tradition and football culture.
Handcrafted in Corrientes, Argentina, each mate is made from carefully selected natural calabaza and finished in a deep borravino tone, giving it a rich and timeless appearance.
* It combines traditional craftsmanship + football passion + collector value, making it a perfect gift or personal piece for true River Plate fans.
* "Mate criollo de colección con aplique de River Plate en alpaca, trabajado y soldado a mano. Cada pieza es única, con virola artesanal y detalles finos que reflejan la tradición matera argentina."

What makes this piece truly unique is its fully handcrafted alpaca work and emblem detail:
• Solid alpaca base for stability and durability
• Hand-soldered alpaca structure surrounding the mate
• Artisan-crafted virola (rim), with unique handcrafted detailing
• Handmade River Plate (CARP) alpaca emblem, individually crafted and soldered by hand

Each alpaca detail is individually hand-chiseled, with fine, delicate finishes and exceptional attention to detail.
No two pieces are exactly alike — every mate carries its own unique character and artisan signature.

DETAILS:
• Natural calabaza (Porongo mate)
• Hand-dyed in deep Borravino (burgundy)color
• Full alpaca base
• Hand-soldered alpaca structure
• Unique handcrafted virola
• Handmade CARP (River Plate) emblem in alpaca
• Each piece is one of a kind
• Origin: Argentina 🇦🇷

AVAILABLE SIZES:
This mate is available in two different handcrafted shapes:

• Larger Size:
Approx. 4.1" H × 3.5" W × 3" depth
→ Slightly taller with a more pronounced body

• Smaller Size:
Approx. 3.8" H × 3.8" W × 2.4" depth
→ More compact, rounded, and comfortable to hold

(Each mate may vary slightly due to its handmade nature)
Each mate requires a meticulous handmade process that can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete.
💛 This is not just a mate — it’s a collectible piece of Argentine culture.