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Hand Loomed Earth Tone 100% Alpaca Shoulder Bag from Peru, "Sierra Earth"
The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colors of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.
The Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and color the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.
- 0.16 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- Bag: 32 cm L x 30 cm L
- Bag: 12.5" L x 11.75" L
- Handle(s): 140 cm L x 2 cm L
- Handle(s): 55" L x 0.8" L
- Drop length: 66 cm from strap to bag
- Drop length: 26" from strap to bag
- 100% alpaca, acrylic lining
- Features a zipper closure
- Hand wash only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Carol
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01/25/2023
"functional AND beautiful bag for cell phone and crecdit cards"
Pefect for quick trips to stores and farmers markets - just room for phone and charge cards, and a beautiful, colorful addition to my day :-)
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Cathy
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01/10/2023
"Beautiful Bag!"
Colors are so pretty, the design is beautiful. Wonderful workmanship. I love this bag.
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Erica
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11/30/2022
"Special alpaca bag"
Very well made, beautiful colors, a piece of art.
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Margaret
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11/09/2022
"Love this shoulder bag. Such beautiful colors!"
The bag is just the right size. The workmanship is impeccable.
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Ana
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10/30/2022
"My favorite go to handbag"
This handbag is exquisite! The craftmanship and quality of the weaving is unmatched in intricacy and beauty. The colors are deep, rich and complement the design so well. The bag is the perfect size, not too big nor too small. Just right for a wallet, phone, eyeglass case, keys, other small items. The strap is adjustable to either shoulder length or crossbody, which is really versatile. Even the zipper is quality. I love this handbag and I highly recommend it!
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Debra
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07/28/2022
"Just the right size"
Very pretty, just like the picture. I am very happy with it.
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