“Independiente” Football Club” Mate & Straw set
Made in Argentina by a local artisan (orfebre) , it comes with a beautiful matching straw with the club initials.
Each detail is handcrafted to perfection.
- Enameled Ceramic with 100% Alpaca metal details
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine professional sports club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda in Buenos Aires. The club is best known for its football team, which plays in the Primera Division and is considered one of Argentina’s Big Five football clubs.
Independiente was founded on 4 August 1904. A group of employees from a shoes store located in Buenos Aires city founded a football club called Maipú FC. The mostly young employees were only allowed to watch the games; they could not play for the team. As a result, at a meeting in a bar located in front of the club, they chose to form a new club. The name chosen was “Independiente” to mark their independence from Maipú FC.
They are called “Diablos Rojos” (Red devils) due to their powerful attack during games.
Interesting fact: the adoption of the red color t Shirt most recognized version is the one by decision of president Arístides Langone, who became surprised watching English team Nottingham Forest in a tour winning by a trashing 6–0 against Alumni FC, the strongest Argentine club on that era, so he decided to adopt the Forest’s colours.
Did you know? Independiente was the first team in the world to win 12th International competitions in a row! This gave them the name of “Rey de Copas” (King of Cups) in reference of the highest value card in the Spanish Cards set.
Care Instructions for the Mate:
- No curado (No pre treatment) needed, ready to use.
- Wash them regularly with a non abrasive sponge.
- Alpaca tends to get a bit darker with use but it is nothing to worry about! If you want a bit of shine back, polish it with a dry cloth.
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