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Colorful Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag, "Bright Quechua Dove"
Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with cheerful colors. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.
- 0.15 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- Bag: 22 cm L x 22 cm W
- Bag: 8.75" L x 8.75" W
- Strap(s): 140 cm L x 2 cm W
- Strap(s): 55" L x 0.8" W
- Drop length: 72 cm from strap to bag
- Drop length: 28.5" from strap to bag
- 50% alpaca, 50% wool
- Dry flat in the shade
- Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes
- Hand wash in cold water
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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Diana
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07/07/2021
"My go to bag"
This wearable weaving is a beautiful piece of textile art. Subtle colors that nevertheless express a vibrancy of spirit. Thank you for making this item available.
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- day to day use for carrying small wallet, keys, IDs
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Bright Quechua Dove, Colorful Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag
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Debra
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07/28/2022
"Just the right size"
Very pretty, just like the picture. I am very happy with it.
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Ann
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07/08/2022
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!"
This wee bag is just what I wanted...beautiful, well made and I like that I know who created it...
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Marcella
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07/05/2022
"Beautiful shades of blue"
Very well made, soft and sturdy, comfortable to carry
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Cathleen
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05/28/2022
"Authenitc from Cusco"
I just got back from Cusco, Peru. I bought beautiful pillow covers but wanted a few more authentic handwoven items. I KNOW this purse is authentic, and it is well made. I visited weaving cooperatives and recognize the natural colors and designs. It has a sturdy lining and a nice inside pocket with zipper. I use it for my everyday purse, I like the size. I dont like a big purse. It is important to me that the weavers of the Peruvian Andes get support to continue weaving. Tourists have not returned to this area and these traditions will be lost. Plus it is a beautiful purse with rich colors.
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Linda
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05/23/2022
"wonderful woven small bag"
Lovely color - beautifully made - great for travel and around town
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Cusco Glyphs, Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Sling Bag
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