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Colorful Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag, "Bright Quechua Dove"

Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with cheerful... more

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Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with cheerful colors. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

  • 0.15 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • Bag: 22 cm L x 22 cm W
  • Bag: 8.75" L x 8.75" W
  • Strap(s): 140 cm L x 2 cm W
  • Strap(s): 55" L x 0.8" W
  • Drop length: 72 cm from strap to bag
  • Drop length: 28.5" from strap to bag

  • 50% alpaca, 50% wool
  • Hand wash in cold water
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes
  • Dry flat in the shade
  • Made in Peru.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
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Diana

From New York State

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07/07/2021

"My go to bag"

This wearable weaving is a beautiful piece of textile art. Subtle colors that nevertheless express a vibrancy of spirit. Thank you for making this item available.

Best Uses

  • day to day use for carrying small wallet, keys, IDs

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Bright Quechua Dove, Colorful Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag

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Wendy

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10/31/2023

"Unique, artful, beautiful colors, and useful, as well!"

This handbag is absolutely beautiful! The colors are both gentle and calming (the blues and greens) and eyecatchingly bright -- (the beautiful berry/wine colored section down the center, which also incorporates lots of other colors.) This bag has a wonderful texture to it, as well. I love that it was loom-woven, and is also one-of-a-kind. Its sturdy, and a useful size, as well, and easily holds my (large) wallet, phone, and other necessities.

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Ruth E

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07/28/2023

"This is so fabulous!"

What an absolutely beautiful work of art! It is so well made. I was of 2 minds about this but it is well worth the price & I am so happy with it. Please tell the designer how pleased I am!Thank you for your artistryRE Williams

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Laura

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06/19/2023

"Appropriate name!"

This is much roomier than the small shoulder bags, and can hold a wallet and papers as needed. Same soft feel and beautiful colors. A work of art.

Best Uses

  • large enough to hold all the regular suspects for carrying around in a purse

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Laura

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06/19/2023

"Dark blue shoulder bag"

I have bought all colors and enjoy these shoulder bags immensely. I have one as a gift for my sister, too.

Best Uses

  • Keys, glasses, phone

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Laura

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06/19/2023

"Aptly named, beautifully finished"

This or others in this series (as I appreciate the colors and feel so much) are a comfortable, constant companion. I wear it cross-body.

Best Uses

  • Perfect for carrying a phone, keys and glasses

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