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Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala, "Tactic Stripes in Black"
The artisan women of Tactic, Guatemala hand-weave this baguette of cotton on the traditional backstrap loom. Mirian Otzin presents the bag, featuring stripes of pearl grey over a body of black. Multicolored geometric patterns that depict a procession of birds accentuate a poppy red band. Carried like a wristlet or over the shoulder on a removable, adjustable strap, the bag opens with a magnetic snap to reveal a cotton lining with a zipper pocket.
- 0.16 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- Bag: 12.5 cm L x 23 cm W x 6 cm D
- Bag: 4.9" L x 9" W x 2.4" D
- Strap(s): 74 cm min L - x 132 cm max L x 1.5 cm W
- Strap(s): 29" min L - x 52" max L x 0.6" W
- Drop length: 31 cm min L - x 63 cm max L
- Drop length: 12.25" min L - x 25" max L
- Handle(s): 28 cm L x 1.5 cm W
- Handle(s): 11" L x 0.6" W
- 100% cotton; cotton lining
- Adjustable strap(s)
- Features a magnetic snap closure
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Dry on low heat cycle
- Machine wash separately in cold water
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Lindsay
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08/26/2021
"Great size"
Perfect size for a cross body in my opinion. Holds all the essentials but isnt bulky. The details on it are stunning. Very happy with this purchase
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Tactic Stripes in Black, Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala
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Guest
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04/15/2023
"Brightens my family room"
I love the vibrant colors and the quality is amazing. Has become the centerpiece of my family room.
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Peten Tradition, Peach and Aqua Table Runner
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Cass
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02/01/2023
"Adorable"
Perfect size. Have gotten many compliments on the cute purse.
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Sandra
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12/11/2022
"Even more beautiful in person!"
This item is beautifully crafted with lovely colors. Even more beautiful in person than in the photos. Exactly what I wanted! Love it.
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Cecelia
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11/27/2022
"Perfect match"
I love matching things and this was a perfect match to the larger purse I had purchased previously.
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Tactic Stripes in Navy, Handwoven Cotton Cosmetic Bag in Navy from Guatemala
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Carolyn
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11/21/2022
"Gift for Daughter"
My youngest daughter was going back to grad school and loves things from indigenous artists. I thought this expressed her uniqueness. The pattern and colors on the backpack are unique. It was also very sturdy to be able to hold books. She uses it and makes it an integral part of her everyday use of it.
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- carrier
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