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Kente Woman,'Kente Print Cotton Handle Handbag from Ghana'

Printed with colorful stripes and geometric diamonds characteristic of traditional kente patterns, this handle handbag is designed by Agnes Amoani in Ghana. She crafts this bag from cotton, accented with a stark black half-circle. A zipper pocket on... more

Lucky Lady,'Woven Bamboo Sling Bag with Faux Leather Accent'

Ahmad's square sling bag is just what you need for a unique look. Hand woven by Balinese artisans from bamboo and ate grass, the bag features a faux leather strap and accents, a batik-printed cotton lining, and a simple snap button closure. more

Qori Lady,'Handwoven Geometric-Patterned Warm-Toned Cotton Belt'

In the ancient Inca empire, those with radiant beauty were known as qori , meaning "golden lady" in the Quechua language. Inspired by those times of splendor, artisan Paul Lopez of Peru works with cotton yarns to create this woven belt, whose classic... more

Summer Lady,'Handmade Patterned Yellow and Green Cotton Tote Bag'

Green, yellow and blue hues converge in a chic creation by Hannah Dodoo. Equipped with a recycled glass bead working as a button closure, this cotton tote bag features a traditional Ghanaian pattern evoking the region's unique spirit. On top of that,... more

Spring Lady,'Handcrafted Floral Emerald and Marigold Cotton Tote Bag'

Emerald and marigold hues converge in a charming creation by Hannah Dodoo. Equipped with a recycled glass bead working as a button closure, this cotton tote bag features a traditional Ghanaian pattern evoking the region's bold spirit. On top of that,... more

Qori Lady,'Handwoven Geometric-Patterned Warm-Toned Cotton Belt'

In the ancient Inca empire, those with radiant beauty were known as qori , meaning "golden lady" in the Quechua language. Inspired by those times of splendor, artisan Paul Lopez of Peru works with cotton yarns to create this woven belt, whose classic... more

Qori Lady,'Handwoven Geometric-Patterned Warm-Toned Cotton Belt'

In the ancient Inca empire, those with radiant beauty were known as qori , meaning "golden lady" in the Quechua language. Inspired by those times of splendor, artisan Paul Lopez of Peru works with cotton yarns to create this woven belt, whose classic... more

Salvadoran Paths,'Handwoven Cotton Sling in Green from El Salvador (12.5 in.)'

Handwoven of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, this beautiful sling is crafted by woman artisans of El Salvador. Presented by Women Leaders of La Colorada, the sling is outfitted with zipper pockets on the front and back, and... more

Sunset Over the Forest,'Leafy Handwoven Orange and Red Cotton Placemat'

Handwoven in the traditional Pic'bil style, the Ixbalam Ke Women Weavers's newest creation captures the charming essence of the regional forests in the leafy details decorating this refined placemat. Made from cotton, the piece features a combination... more

Verdant Paths,'Handwoven Geometric Cotton Bucket Bag in Green'

Presented by El Salvador's Women Leaders of La Colorada, this bucket bag features geometric patterns and stripes in verdant green hues. Local women artisans hand-weave this bag of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom. Zipper pockets on... more

Sea Waves,'Padded Lined Cotton Laptop Bag in Spice Brown'

Ghana's Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator designs this unique laptop bag for the man or woman about town. The cotton print bag features two fully-lined, padded interior compartments, and closes with a zipper. more

Frugal Weave,'Black and White Basket Weave Patterned Cotton Coin Purse'

Embellished with an elegant basket weave pattern, Luz Gonzalez and the Women's Artisan Association's newest coin purse is a handy accessory you will take everywhere. Made by this talented team of Mexican artisans, the cotton accessory features a... more

Woven Diamonds,'Hand Woven and Embroidered Clutch With Diamond Pattern'

This 100% cotton clutch and change purse is hand woven on a backstrap loom, and decorated with a multicolored diamond pattern. It is made by Consorcio, a collective of 11 organizations for Guatemalan indigenous women to help them economically and... more

Rajasthani Mandala,'Floral Embroidered Cotton Stool from India'

This charming cotton stool by Indian designer Ganpat Mehta is handembroidered by women artisans in Rajasthan, India's colorful Land of Kings." Standing atop acacia wood feet, the stool's intricate stitching features a mandala - a Hindu representation... more

Mimosa,'Cotton Accent Faux Leather Sling from Brazil'

Brazilian artisan Georgia de Moraes takes great pleasure in designing accessories for the modern woman. She handcrafts this feminine sling of faux leather with a crocheted cotton accent in ivory around the sides. It drapes over the shoulder on an... more

Glorious Stripes,'Green and Black Stripe Handwoven Shoulder Bag (11 Inch)'

This attractive shoulder bag by members of the Women Leaders of La Colorada of El Salvador is made of handwoven cotton with stripes in black and two shades of green. A single zippered pocket is on the exterior and the straps are made from matching... more

Textured Beauty,'Leather Accent Cotton Coin Purse from Guatemala'

Handwoven of cotton in tones of blue-violet, straw, and pastel pink with a beautiful texture, this coin purse is designed by the entrepreneurial Women Weavers of Tecpan. The Guatemalan artisans accent the cosmetic bag with leather at the top. It opens... more

Azure Femininity,'Modern Faux-Leather Accented Handle Bag in Blue'

Mila Cisneros honors the contemporary woman with a sophisticated accessory from Costa Rica. Following meticulous techniques, the artisan starts her design with a polyester blend fabric in an azure hue, adding faux leather accents and a handle in an... more

'Leather-Accented Adjustable Cotton Sling Bag in a Honey Hue'

Crafted by talented artisans of the Life and Hope Women's Association (Asociacion de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza), this glorious cotton sling bag displays the best of Guatemala's elegant style. With a handloomed textile in honey and white hues, the... more

Berry Diamonds,'Handwoven Red and Purple Cotton Coin Purse from Mexico'

Red, fuchsia and boysenberry purple mingle on russet in a bright diamond brocade. Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, the fabric becomes a colorful coin purse by Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans Association. These Maya artisans bring new uses to a... more

Striped Party,'Colorful Striped Cotton Tote Handbag from El Salvador'

Handwoven of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, this artisanal tote from El Salvador is presented by Women Leaders of La Colorada, dedicated to providing better employment opportunities to its members. This tote features colorful... more

Merry Sky,'Aqua and Grey Cotton Sling Bag Hand-Woven in Costa Rica'

Costa Rica's Boruca people are known for their exquisite hand-carved masks and hand-woven products. Artisans of the Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women pay homage to their mastery and techniques with a fabulous sling bag handmade from cotton yarns... more

Natural Fields,'Handwoven Cotton Sling in Green from El Salvador'

This beautiful shoulder bag by members of the Women Leaders of La Colorada of El Salvador is made of handwoven cotton in tones of green, black, and white with stripes and geometric motifs. A single zippered pocket is on the exterior and the long straps... more

Citron Combination,'Handwoven Striped Cotton Sling Handbag from El Salvador'

Stripes of cyan, citron, and white decorate this sling handbag from El Salvador. Women Leaders of La Colorada hand-weave the sling of cotton on the foot pedal loom, elaborating the bag with an adjustable strap and an open pocket on the front for... more

'Hand-Woven Patterned Cotton Tote Bag in Ivory Blue and Brown'

The first thing you will notice about this generous tote bag are the distinctive straps made up of a series of loose cords that form a solid handle on top. Hand-woven from 100% cotton by members of the Women United for Artisan Development group in... more

Artisanal Lines,'Handloomed Striped Cotton Sling with Zipper Closure'

Costa Rican artisans of the Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women work on traditional looms that allow them to show their stunning crafts and designs to the world. This time, the team uses cotton yarns in a palette of black, beige and yellow hues to... more

Ecru Femininity,'Modern Faux-Leather Accented Handle Bag in Beige'

Mila Cisneros honors the modern woman with a refined accessory from Costa Rica. Following meticulous techniques, the artisan starts her design with a polyester blend fabric in an ecru hue, adding faux leather accents and a handle in a graceful brown... more

Dusty Rose Diamonds,'Handwoven Beige and Brown Cotton Coin Purse from Mexico'

Sepia, beige, tan and dusty rose mingle on mahogany brown in a diamond brocade. Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, the fabric becomes a beautiful coin purse by Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans Association. These Maya artisans bring new uses to a... more

Earth,'Striped Patterned Cotton Tote Bag Hand-Woven in Guatemala'

Hand-woven from 100% cotton by members of the Women United for Artisan Development group in Guatemala, this amazing tote bag has many features that make it special like the stripes and chevron pattern, the straps made up of loose cords that form a... more

Tactic Stripes in Black,'Handwoven Striped Cotton Tote in Black from Guatemala'

The artisan women of Tactic, Guatemala hand-weave this tote of cotton on the traditional backstrap loom. Mirian Otzin presents the bag, featuring stripes of pearl grey over a body of black. Multicolored geometric patterns that depict a procession of... more

'Yellow and Black Cotton Coin Purse Hand-Woven in Costa Rica'

Keep your change always at hand with this dreamy cotton purse in butter and black. The artisans of Costa Rica's Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women weave cotton yarns on traditional backstrap looms and color them with natural dyes. The charming... more

Cotton wristlet bag, 'Maya Sunlight'

This sunny cotton wristlet bag brings back the traditional jaspe pattern but we used vibrant colors for a modern look explain the women from Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group. Woven on a traditional pedal loom the wristlet features an open pocket and two... more

Chili Red Garden,'Bright Embroidered Handwoven Red Cotton Mexican Morral Tote'

Chili red cotton hosts a bright bouquet of flowers, embroidered on a colorful shoulder bag. The blossoms in Caribbean blue and purple with forest green foliage add to its festive feel. Working on the backstrap loom, Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans... more

'Black and Grey Multi-Striped Handwoven Cotton Shoulder Bag'

Costa Rican artisan Higinia Gonzalez handcrafts a fun and stylish shoulder bag that can be worn across the body or over the shoulder, perfect for the woman on the move. The strap and boldly striped cotton fabric are handwoven on a backstrap loom using... more

Cotton and bamboo chenille poncho, 'Magical Night'

Black is the night that cloaks us and inspires this poncho say the women of K'amolon K'i K'ojonel who boast their pride in their classic weaving techniques. Working on a back strap loom the design of this poncho is at once classic and contemporary . A... more

Kente Joy,'100% Cotton Multicolor Printed Clutch Handbag from Ghana'

Ghanaian kente motifs in saffron, light red, lime, and cool white are featured on the surface of this handbag, crafted from 100% cotton. The designs are by artisan Hannah Dodoo, who trains other women in her community in order to help them rise above... more

Mysterious Stories,'Navy and Ivory Cotton Shoulder Bag with Leather Straps'

Stylish navy and ivory hues adorn this sublime creation by Guatemala's Life and Hope Women's Association (Asociacion de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza). This shoulder bag features an exquisite cotton textile made on a handloom, which adds a refined finish to... more

'Orange and Black Cotton Coin Purse Hand-Woven in Costa Rica'

This bright cotton coin purse in tangerine and black allows you to keep change or transit tokens at hand, and it will also be very easy to spot in your bag. Artisans of Costa Rica's Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women hand-weave geometric motifs... more