crafts of peru

Crafted by hand of leather, this backpack from Peru is presented by Kathiana Quispe. It features a two-tone color scheme in black and crimson, decorated with embossed floral patterns and designs inspired by the history and culture of Cuzco. At the flap, two people walk with their llamas. On the body, the ancient city of Machu Picchu is depicted. Featuring two adjustable straps, the backpack opens with a buckle, revealing a simple, unlined interior with a drawstring at the top.

Combining soft black suede with tooled leather, Kathiana Quispe crafts a handsome backpack with Peruvian style. An inset of handloomed wool in the style of Cusco adorns the flap and an inner pocket closes with a zipper. Growing up, the Peruvian artisan had the privilege of watching her father work leather. Today she creates designs of her own with a focus on fashion.

This stunning backpack is the original creation of Kathiana Quispe in Peru. Crafted from supple black leather and accented with a handloomed wool textile with Andean motifs, the backpack features a roomy front zipper compartment and open pockets on the sides. The fully lined bag also has an interior zipper pocket and adjustable shoulder straps.

This stunning backpack is from Kathiana Quispe in Peru, who follows in her father's footsteps in the art of tooled leather. The bag is hand crafted with a combination of dark brown hand-tooled leather and soft scarlet suede. A medallion at the center showcases a piece of hand woven Andean wool tapestry. The shoulder straps feature a center zipper, so that the bag can also be slung over one shoulder if desired. The fully-lined interior features a zipper pocket for small items; the bag is secured by a magnetic snap.