These purses are made in Mexico from foil candy wrappers. They are very sturdy with a zipper closure. This coin purse is 5 inches by 3 inches tall. When they arrive you still sense the sweet  smell of the candy that was once wrapped in the foil.

MYO Accessories is a company aware of poverty, especially among indigenous groups in Mexico where the company is located. MYO was established to help empower craftspeople live better lives by employing mostly women to make their products, such as the candy wrapper purses.

In addition to offering these women employment, MYO give them the opportunity to take the materials to their homes so they can better care for their families while they work, helping to improve the quality of their lives.