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 Julie
I get lots of “wow!” compliments when I carry this purse. The colors are beautiful and the pattern is complex. Overall, this purse is very pleasing to the eye, and also to the touch (not scratchy on your shoulder). The dark blues and burgundy hues are so sublime. Highly recommend!
By Laura
I bought this bag over the summer of 2015 and it has served me well. I dont carry a lot around with me and have always hated not having a small enough bag for just a few things. This bag is the perfect size for me and the embroidery on the front is beautiful. I get compliments about it all the time. Its the perfect size for someone who is looking to carry a little bag instead of a purse but not a huge travel bag.
The Desert Weavers of India group successfully changed the centuries' old tradition that forbade women from working on the loom, thus offering them an opportunity to learn to weave.
"We dream of a just and egalitarian social order in which there is space for everyone, especially the weakest and the most deflected, so they can... read more
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