By Marnie
I was very pleased when I received this bag today. Given how inexpensive it was, it is very, very well made, very, very pretty and I love it. It will make a great gift! Thank you to the Desert Weavers. This is one of three bags that arrived today, and all of them will get this review and my thanks. Just lovely weaving work and patterns!
By Cathleen
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.
By Terry
Very pretty bag - love that big red flower! Its a nice size to carry whatever you need without being too bulky. Good for wearing with jeans or for a night out. Nicely made, too - great quality!
UMBVS successfully changed the centuries' old tradition that forbade women from working on the loom, thus offering them an opportunity to learn to weave.
Like most women in weaving communities, Pappu Devi was only allowed to assist her husband as he wove. She got the yarn ready and generally helped... read more
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