black clothes

The customs of the Ghanaian region hide more than magnificence, just as Erica Yeboah’s newest bag shows. Patterned cotton textiles give form to the design’s body, adding a series of classic details and a palette of orange and black hues. Leather accents decorate the bag’s handles, while a magnetic snap closure ensures handy use.

Javanese artisan Erna Gendhis makes a sophisticated and refined garment, perfect for a relaxing day. Crafted from rayon, this robe comes in a palette of black and orange hues, enhancing the batik pattern. With long sleeves ensuring a comfortable sensation, it also has a belt that completes the design.

Mexican artisan Marco Bautista finds a true passion in the act of weaving, a process that brings him closer to nature, reminding him of the relationship he shares with the animals and landscapes of his country. He creates this clutch handbag with a handwoven Zapotec design from 100% wool. He decorates the piece with geometric motifs in antique white, black, and Caribbean blue against a body of sunrise orange. The handbag opens with a zipper to reveal a polyester lining in black with an open side pocket.

Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this mini shoulder bag with an arpilleria style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene with a loving couple surrounded by flowers enjoying a mountain view under a sunny sky. This lovely, brightly-colored scene is on a saffron-colored background, and the back and lining of the bag are black. The single compartment is secured with a zipper and a long, colorful strap makes it easy to carry the bag over the shoulder or across the body.

The chakana or Inca Cross is an ancient symbol representing the empire's traditional worldview, symbolizing the union and communication between the natural and spiritual worlds. As a sign present in many classic artworks, Peruvian artisan Waldo Berrios draws inspiration from the figure and crafts this reversible alpaca blend scarf in a palette of warm and dark shades, with a soft surface that makes it a cozy garment perfect for this winter.