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Wool and leather handbag, "Zapotec Traditions"
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Mario Chávez selects a traditional Zapotec motif for this stunning handbag. Working in naturally dyed wool woven on the handloom, he sets a crimson starburst on a field of gold. The bag is fully lined, with a convenient inner pocket that zips closed. It features supple leather straps.
- 0.39 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- Bag: 29 cm L x 40 cm L
- Bag: 11.5" L x 15.75" L
- Strap(s): 59 cm L x 1.5 cm L
- Strap(s): 23" L x 0.6" L
- 100% wool and leather. Polyester lining
- Features a zipper closure
- Made in Mexico.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Mario Chavez has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $1900. Proceeds were used to increase the physical space of his workshop and hire additional weavers from his community, and also to purchase new looms and raw materials.
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