Culture Cotton Handbags

Artist: Balvina Huaytalla

Helpful Friend

Handmade Cotton Coin Purse with Worry Doll

Helpful Friend, Handmade Cotton Coin Purse with Worry Doll

Lopez Garcia Family

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this sweet coin purse that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with a quitapena, or Guatemalan "worry doll".... read more

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~~$12.99~~ $11.69

Celebrate Guatemalan tradition with this leather and cotton shoulder bag designed by Maura Parra. Using a backstrap loom, the artists weave intricate geometric patterns on the flap in shades of black... read more

Tricolor Kaleidoscope

Artisan Crafted Leather and Cotton Messenger Bag

Tricolor Kaleidoscope, Artisan Crafted Leather and Cotton Messenger Bag

Maura Parra

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~~$129.99~~ $116.99

Artist: Maura Parra

Mama of the Andes

Handcrafted Arpillera Cotton Blend Cell Phone Bag from Peru

Mama of the Andes, Handcrafted Arpillera Cotton Blend Cell Phone Bag from Peru

Maria Ramos Sanchez

Evident from the hearts that fly into the air, an Andean mother is filled with love for her child. Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez designs this charming cell phone bag, crafted by hand from... read more

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Artist: Maria Ramos Sanchez

Colorful Kente

Kente-Print Cotton Backpack Crafted in Ghana

Colorful Kente, Kente-Print Cotton Backpack Crafted in Ghana

Hannah Dodoo

Printed with the colorful motifs characteristic of traditional kente cloth, this cotton backpack is created by Ghanaian artisan Hannah Dodoo. She outfits this bag with two adjustable straps, a handle... read more

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~~$99.99~~ $89.99

Inspired by the huipiles or traditional blouses from Comalapa, Mirian Otzin creates this beautiful cotton canvas shoulder bag. The front of the bag is printed using the linoleum block relief printing... read more

Comalapa Huipil

Block Print Canvas Shoulder Bag

Comalapa Huipil, Block Print Canvas Shoulder Bag

Mirian Otzin

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~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Mirian Otzin

Shipibo Connection

Embroidered Cotton and Leather Bucket Bag

Shipibo Connection, Embroidered Cotton and Leather Bucket Bag

Lida Evaristo

Stand out from the crowd with this unique bucket-style shoulder bag from Peru's Lida Evaristo. The bag is crafted from top-quality brown leather and khaki-colored cotton canvas, and features a... read more

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~~$149.99~~ $134.99

Artist: Lida Evaristo

Maya Traveler

Mayan Pattern Leather Accented Cotton Sling from Mexico

Maya Traveler, Mayan Pattern Leather Accented Cotton Sling from Mexico

Fabiola Gonzalez

Inspired by the textiles of the ancient Maya, Mexican artisan Fabiola Gonzalez creates this sling. The bag is handwoven from cotton, featuring intricate patterns and geometric motifs. Black leather... read more

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~~$129.99~~ $116.99

Artist: Fabiola Gonzalez

Yunza Carnival

Cultural Cotton Blend Arpilleria Patchwork Tote from Peru

Yunza Carnival, Cultural Cotton Blend Arpilleria Patchwork Tote from Peru

Maria Uyauri

The front of this cotton-blend tote from Peru depicts a yunza carnival. This is a tradition practiced across all of Peru, and involves a dance with streamers tied around a tree that will be chopped... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Maria Uyauri

Chiapas Geometry

Black Cotton Wristlet With Polyester Lining From Mexico

Chiapas Geometry, Black Cotton Wristlet With Polyester Lining From Mexico

Luz Gonzalez and the Women's Artisan Association

Luz Gonzalez comes from a family of textile artisans, not uncommon in the Chiapas Highlands area where she lives. She founded the Women's Artisan Association to help preserve traditional weaving and... read more

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Artist: Luz Gonzalez and the Women's Artisan Association

Rose Glamour

Handle Handbag with Floral Embroidery from India

Rose Glamour, Handle Handbag with Floral Embroidery from India

Sumita Ghosh

A glamorous handbag from India is crafted in chartreuse fabric and diligently embroidered by hand with intricate floral designs in rayon on the front. Sumita Ghosh of India designs this rosy handbag... read more

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Inspired by the huipiles or traditional blouses from Patzun, Mirian Otzin creates this wonderful cotton cosmetic bag. The front of the bag is printed using the linoleum block relief printing... read more

Artist: Sumita Ghosh

Patzun

Relief Print Cosmetic Bag

Patzun, Relief Print Cosmetic Bag

Mirian Otzin

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The perfect complement to something as personal as your tablet is a case bursting with charisma, and few things are more charismatic than kente cloth. Made from interwoven strips of different colored... read more

Artist: Mirian Otzin

Royal Pattern

iPad Case with Lively and Colorful Kente Cloth Patterns

Royal Pattern, iPad Case with Lively and Colorful Kente Cloth Patterns

Hannah Dodoo

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~~$44.99~~ $40.49

This delightful shoulder bag is from Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family. Crafted from off-white cotton canvas, the bag features a bevy of charming Guatemalan quitapenas/i>, or worry dolls, on the front.... read more

Union

Off-White Shoulder Bag with Worry Dolls

Union, Off-White Shoulder Bag with Worry Dolls

Lopez Garcia Family

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Tohõ Pataxó creates this wonderful hand-painted cotton backpack, which features motifs like those used in traditional Pataxó body painting. The indigenous community of Pataxó in the state of Bahia... read more

Tribal Treasure

Colorful Hand Painted Backpack

Tribal Treasure, Colorful Hand Painted Backpack

Tohõ Pataxó

~~$87.99~~ $79.19

Artist: Tohõ Pataxó

Country Geometry in White

Cotton and Leather Accent Jute Shoulder Bag from Guatemala

Country Geometry in White, Cotton and Leather Accent Jute Shoulder Bag from Guatemala

Kory de Hernandez

Decorated with colorful geometric motifs, the front cotton panel of this shoulder bag is inspired by traditional handicrafts. Guatemala's Kory de Hernandez designs it, enjoying the process of working... read more

~~$154.99~~ $139.49

Artist: Kory de Hernandez

Pataxó Patterns

Unisex Hand Painted Backpack

Pataxó Patterns, Unisex Hand Painted Backpack

Tohõ Pataxó

Tohõ Pataxó creates this wonderful hand-painted cotton backpack, which features motifs like those used in traditional Pataxó body painting. The indigenous community of Pataxó in the state of Bahia... read more

~~$87.99~~ $79.19

Artist: Tohõ Pataxó

Ixil Avocado

Cotton Shoulder Bag in Avocado and Chartreuse from Guatemala

Ixil Avocado, Cotton Shoulder Bag in Avocado and Chartreuse from Guatemala

Cotzal Artisan Cooperative

Inspired by their Ixil roots, the Guatemalan women of the Cotzal Artisan Collective decorate the front of this shoulder bag with chartreuse diamond motifs against an avocado background. The bag is... read more

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~~$94.99~~ $85.49

Artist: Cotzal Artisan Cooperative

Tribal Origins

Hand Crafted Pataxo Motif Backpack

Tribal Origins, Hand Crafted Pataxo Motif Backpack

Tohõ Pataxó

The indigenous community of Pataxó in the state of Bahia, Brazil struggles to preserve both its ancestral lands and its unique and endangered culture. To that end, Tohõ Pataxó creates this wonderful... read more

~~$87.99~~ $79.19

Artist: Tohõ Pataxó

Sapphire Geometry

Sapphire Patchwork Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag from Thailand

Sapphire Geometry, Sapphire Patchwork Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag from Thailand

Chirada

Drawing inspiration from her Thai lifestyle, Chirada designs a shoulder bag that employs the patchwork technique. Cotton blend panels feature intricate geometric designs in sapphire and snow white... read more

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~~$157.99~~ $126.39

Artist: Chirada

Mesmerizing Mandala

Embroidered Mandala-Motif Sling Bag

Mesmerizing Mandala, Embroidered Mandala-Motif Sling Bag

SEWA

Hand-embroidered with a mesmerizing mandala motif, this sling bag from the artisans of India's SEWA's organization makes for an eye-catching accessory. Hand crafted from cotton, the bag features... read more

~~$23.99~~ $21.59

Artist: SEWA

Selem

Handmade Cotton Handbag with Synthetic Leather Accent

Selem, Handmade Cotton Handbag with Synthetic Leather Accent

Victoria Afua Agbai

Paint the town vibrant with this colorful handbag from West Africa artisan Victoria Afua Agbai. Named Selem, a Ghanaian Ewe name, the bag is hand crafted by the artist who creates a lively color... read more

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~~$84.99~~ $76.49

Artist: Victoria Afua Agbai

Savvy Traveler

Leather Accent Cotton Applique Laptop Bag from India

Savvy Traveler, Leather Accent Cotton Applique Laptop Bag from India

Rajesh Kumar

Intricate star motifs decorate the body of this laptop bag, achieved using the appliqué technique, where wheat and slate grey cotton is carefully cut and then sewn together in a traditional patchwork... read more

~~$79.99~~ $71.99

This bold backpack from Ghana's Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator embodies the spirit of the Ashanti culture. Vibrant shades of goldenrod and tomato red complement emerald green and Caribbean blue for a... read more

Ashanti Pride

Bold Cotton Ashanti Backpack with Inner Pockets

Ashanti Pride, Bold Cotton Ashanti Backpack with Inner Pockets

Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator

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~~$79.99~~ $71.99

Artist: Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator

Classic Stool

Stool-Themed Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Sling from Ghana

Classic Stool, Stool-Themed Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Sling from Ghana

Anna Yawson

A boho companion wherever it goes, this creative sling is handcrafted from sese wood, shaped like a traditional African throne stool. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this sling, which is accented... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Anna Yawson

Energetic Grey

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Handle Handbag from India

Energetic Grey, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Handle Handbag from India

Rajesh Kumar

Energetic star patterns in colors of slate grey and champagne decorate the front of this handle handbag, crafted of cotton using the traditional appliqué technique. Indian artisan Rajesh Kumar crafts... read more

~~$69.99~~ $62.99

With a traditional flair, this elegant tote from India features a design by Rajesh Kumar. Learning his trade from his parents, he handcrafts the tote of cotton with leather accents in espresso. Beige... read more

Beige Web

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tote in Beige from India

Beige Web, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tote in Beige from India

Rajesh Kumar

~~$59.99~~ $53.99

Tail wagging excitedly, a hairlessPeruvian dog is depicted among flowers and plants on the front of this cotton blend clutch from Peru. Maria Uyauri handcrafts the clutch in the style of arpillera... read more

Peruvian Dog

Dog-Themed Cotton Blend Arpillera Clutch from Peru

Peruvian Dog, Dog-Themed Cotton Blend Arpillera Clutch from Peru

Maria Uyauri

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Woven by hand on a backstrap loom, this beautiful cosmetic bag showcases Tzotzil artistry. Maya women select cotton for the design, creating espresso brown triangles and intricate starbursts on tan.... read more

Artist: Maria Uyauri

Espresso Starbursts

Brown Star Motif Embroidered Handwoven Cotton Cosmetic Bag

Espresso Starbursts, Brown Star Motif Embroidered Handwoven Cotton Cosmetic Bag

Na Bolom Cultural Association

~~$54.99~~ $49.49

Artist: Na Bolom Cultural Association

Sekar Pisang

Batik Cotton Yoga Bag with Parang Motifs from Bali

Sekar Pisang, Batik Cotton Yoga Bag with Parang Motifs from Bali

Wahyu Sulistiani

Meaning "sword" or "knife," parang is a traditional batik motif. Balinese artisans work with a keen attention to detail to realize the intricate and diagonal parang motifs over the... read more

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~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Wahyu Sulistiani

Avocado Jungle

Leather Accent Cotton Applique Handle Handbag from India

Avocado Jungle, Leather Accent Cotton Applique Handle Handbag from India

Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar works in the style of Indian Barmer appliqué, carefully cutting cotton fabric in colors of honey and avocado before sewing them together to achieve intricate designs. This handbag has... read more

By providing training and educational opportunities for women, Guatemala's Believe and Create for the Future is helping them to help themselves and their communities. Proud of their country, these... read more

Incomparable Guatemala

100% Cotton Tote Bag with Design in the Shape of Guatemala

Incomparable Guatemala, 100% Cotton Tote Bag with Design in the Shape of Guatemala

Believe and Create for the Future

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Artist: Believe and Create for the Future

Stylish Blue

Leather Accent Cotton Applique Handle Handbag in Blue

Stylish Blue, Leather Accent Cotton Applique Handle Handbag in Blue

Rajesh Kumar

Make tradition and modernity your companion with this stylish handle handbag from India. Handcrafted of cotton, it features intricate appliqué motifs in pastel blue and cadet blue, achieved by... read more

By providing training and educational opportunities for women, Guatemala's Believe and Create for the Future is helping them to help themselves and their communities. These newly-minted artisans craft... read more

Map of the Guatemalan Heart

Hand Crafted 100% Cotton Shoulder Bag from Guatemala

Map of the Guatemalan Heart, Hand Crafted 100% Cotton Shoulder Bag from Guatemala

Believe and Create for the Future

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Artist: Believe and Create for the Future

Akoma Heart

Batik Heart Pattern Green Cotton iPad Case by Ghana Artisan

Akoma Heart, Batik Heart Pattern Green Cotton iPad Case by Ghana Artisan

Hannah Dodoo

Using traditional batik methods, Ghanaian artisan Hannah Dodoo creates an off-white heart pattern on a background of emerald and deep red-orange on this beautiful iPad case. The bag closes securely... read more

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By providing training and educational opportunities for women, Guatemala's Believe and Create for the Future is helping them to help themselves and their communities. These newly-minted artisans... read more

A Singular Land

Grey 100% Cotton Tote Bag with Guatemalan Map Design

A Singular Land, Grey 100% Cotton Tote Bag with Guatemalan Map Design

Believe and Create for the Future

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Artist: Believe and Create for the Future

Upbeat

Beautifully Patterned Kente iPad Case with Foam Padding

Upbeat, Beautifully Patterned Kente iPad Case with Foam Padding

Hannah Dodoo

The designs on this iPad case are anything but dull, making it much more interesting than other electronics cases. Ghanaian artist Hannah Dodoo uses kente fabric to create this foam padded case and... read more

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~~$47.99~~ $43.19

Hanging out among a group of flowers, a vibrant rooster decorates the front of this cotton blend tote from Peru. Maria Uyauri handcrafts the tote in the style of arpillera patchwork with intricate... read more

Rooster Among Flowers

Rooster-Themed Cotton Blend Arpillera Tote from Peru

Rooster Among Flowers, Rooster-Themed Cotton Blend Arpillera Tote from Peru

Maria Uyauri

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~~$67.99~~ $61.19

Artist: Maria Uyauri

Sawunggaling Bird in Spice

Bird Motif Batik Cotton Yoga Bag in Spice from Bali

Sawunggaling Bird in Spice, Bird Motif Batik Cotton Yoga Bag in Spice from Bali

Wahyu Sulistiani

Depicting the favorite rooster of the king of Java, the Sawunggaling batik motif is displayed over the body of this yoga bag from Bali. In tones of spice and red, Balinese artisans create the... read more

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~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Wahyu Sulistiani

Travel Companions

Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag

Travel Companions, Artisan Crafted Worry Doll Cosmetic Bag

Lopez Garcia Family

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this wonderful cosmetics bag that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with quitapenas, or Guatemalan "worry... read more

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Ghanaian kente motifs in saffron, light red, lime, and cool white are featured on the surface of this handbag, crafted from 100% cotton. The designs are by artisan Hannah Dodoo, who trains other women... read more

Kente Joy

100% Cotton Multicolor Printed Clutch Handbag from Ghana

Kente Joy, 100% Cotton Multicolor Printed Clutch Handbag from Ghana

Hannah Dodoo

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~~$34.99~~ $31.49

Handcrafted of cotton, this stylish tablet case features a body of pine green with a front flap decorated with colors of honey and avocado. India's Rajesh Kumar designs it, decorating the flap using... read more

Traveling Style in Pine Green

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Pine Green

Traveling Style in Pine Green, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Pine Green

Rajesh Kumar

Handcrafted of cotton, this stylish tablet case features a body of black with a front flap decorated with colors of slate grey and champagne. India's Rajesh Kumar designs it, decorating the flap using... read more

Traveling Style in Black

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case from India

Traveling Style in Black, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case from India

Rajesh Kumar

Carrying on the traditions of appliqué handicrafts, India's Rajesh Kumar handcrafts this card case of cotton, diligently sewing colors of avocado and honey together for an intricate design with a... read more

Avocado Patch

Cotton Appliqué Card Case in Avocado and Honey from India

Avocado Patch, Cotton Appliqué Card Case in Avocado and Honey from India

Rajesh Kumar

~~$25.99~~ $23.39

Carrying on the tradition of Rabari embroidery, Pabiben celebrates the beauty of Indian craftsmanship. She crafts this shoulder bag of cotton, accented with colorful ribbon and trimmings that decorate... read more

Cross of Colors

Handcrafted Rectangular Patchwork Shoulder Bag from India

Cross of Colors, Handcrafted Rectangular Patchwork Shoulder Bag from India

Pabiben Rabari

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Handcrafted of cotton, this stylish tablet case features a body of beige with a decorative front flap. India's Rajesh Kumar designs it, accenting the flap using the traditional appliqué technique... read more

Artist: Pabiben Rabari

Busy Traveler

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Beige

Busy Traveler, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Beige

Rajesh Kumar

~~$25.99~~ $23.39

Handcrafted of cotton, this playful tablet case features a body of royal blue with a front flap decorated with colors of pastel blue and cadet blue. India's Rajesh Kumar designs it, decorating the... read more

Work and Play

Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Blue

Work and Play, Leather Accent Cotton Appliqué Tablet Case in Blue

Rajesh Kumar

~~$25.99~~ $23.39

Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family creates this charming cosmetics bag that is sure to be a conversation starter. The ivory cotton bag is embellished with quitapenas, or Guatemalan "worry... read more

Travel with Friends

Unique Cotton Cosmetics Bag with Worry Dolls

Travel with Friends, Unique Cotton Cosmetics Bag with Worry Dolls

Lopez Garcia Family

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