the protector

Mexico's Marco Bautista crafts this bold shoulder bag to accessorize your wardrobe. The wool exterior features an intriguing Zapotec diamond design in blue and brown on a beige ground. Leather shoulder straps add texture. The interior is lined with black polyester and includes a zipper pocket. The top of the bag also zips to protect your belongings.

Treasure the earth and adorn yourself sustainably with the exquisite eco-jewellery designs by El Salvador’s Veronica Lemus. Handcrafted from recycled paper, this pendant bracelet is hand-painted and coated with lacquer for protection and a radiant finish. You can adjust the length to your liking with a convenient sliding knot on the brown cord. Embrace sustainability and style with this delightful creation that reflects a profound love for our planet.

El Salvador’s Veronica Lemus proves green fashion can also be glamorous with this lovely bracelet featuring a stunning pendant made from recycled paper. The pendant is expertly painted by hand and coated with lacquer for protection and a shiny finish. The bracelet also offers an adjustable brown cord with a sliding closure for a customized and comfortable fit. Choose this conscious accessory to showcase your commitment to both style and sustainability.

Artisan Kathiana Quispe designs this passport holder to share her vision of world peace, for others to carry with them as they explore and better understand the world: "Peace is within, and one of the best ways to find it is by traveling," the artisan explains. "Traveling, you find yourself, discover new emotions, new corners, and the calmness that comes with the realization that the world is so big that your own problems become small."

The artist explains that llamas are positive, adaptable creatures known for their balance and action. They are also protectors, known to keep predators away from flocks and herds of smaller animals.

To Kathiana Quispe, the represent an image of a path to peace, as does the concept of a passport itself, increasing understanding and appreciations between far distant peoples.

Her dark brown leather passport design is enhanced with a handloomed Andean textile. The interior features a polyester lining, and pockets to secure a passport.

Balinese textile artisans, Hari and Arthur, present this trio of durable, protective, double-layer 100% cotton face masks. Each handcrafted mask features a distinctive traditional batik design in shades of indigo and sepia, and flat elastic ear loops for comfort.

Note: Wash in hot water with detergent before using for the first time.