beautiful gifts

The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

Perfect for carrying just the necessities while you travel or shop, this beautiful sling is created by Kathiana Quispe in Peru. The shoulder bag is crafted from supple brown leather and features a handloomed panel of alpaca-blend fabric. A long, adjustable shoulder strap allows you to carry the bag over the shoulder or cross-body. The fully lined purse features an interior zipper pocket.

Keep your passport and other essentials secure in this beautifully-crafted passport bag. UMBVS Desert Weavers of India design this bag using warm deep red, light olive and pale yellow 100% cotton threads that are woven on a handloom. The kaleidoscopic pattern adorns the front of the bag, which also includes a zippered pocket. A long cotton strap allows the bag to be worn on the shoulder or across the body. The bag's main compartment is open at the top for easy access.

The artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colours of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.

The Artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and colour the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.