creative gifts

Rugged brown leather is embossed with Inca motifs and llamas to create this beautiful backpack from Peru's Kathiana Quispe. The leather is paired with hand-loomed wool fabric that features more Inca-inspired designs. Sling the bag over one shoulder, or unzip the wide strap to carry the bag like a backpack. The fully-lined interior includes a zipper pocket to keep small items secure.

Copper and mahogany shades bathe the baroque accents that characterize this noble creation. India's Vikram Uberoi works with leather to create this wallet, whose practical design merges with classic gallantry. Six card slots, two hidden pockets and a generous bill compartment compose the design, ideal for the everyday.

This charming leather sling bag transforms everyday essentials into an organized symphony of style. The rich tan and black palette creates a striking canvas for intricate hand-tooled floral and paisley patterns that dance across the supple 100% leather surface. Inside, a cotton-lined sanctuary awaits with three thoughtfully placed pen loops while the magnetic snap closure keeps essentials secure. The adjustable strap adapts to your daily rhythm and gleaming nickel-plated iron fixtures add just the right touch of sophistication. Indian artisan Anoop Rana's versatile creation is your perfect companion for casual outings, traveling and beyond.

With a rich hand-tooled vine motif that feels rooted in the natural world, this leather wallet is a testament to skilled craftsmanship. The wavy details on the back offer a creative twist to Indian artisan Vikram Uberoi’s elegant design. Practical on the inside, it includes space for bills, six card slots and two vertical pockets, blending style with organization.

Traditional Armenian details add a classic gallant touch to this convenient accessory by Tigran Grigoryan, a master artisan with expertise in refined creations. Tigran uses advanced methods to beautify this leather belt with the magnificent details that go around its structure, displaying an elegant brown hue accented with an antique golden-toned buckle.

Let abundance find a glamorous place in this creation from Mexico. Made by Paulina and Maria Jose, this 100% leather coin purse embellishes its front with a basketweave pattern in an exquisite redwood hue. A little strap and a zipper complete the exterior, inviting you to explore the lined interior, where open compartments and a zippered pocket allow extra use.

Artisan Kathiana Quispe designs this passport holder to share her vision of world peace, for others to carry with them as they explore and better understand the world: "Peace is within, and one of the best ways to find it is by traveling," the artisan explains. "Traveling, you find yourself, discover new emotions, new corners, and the calmness that comes with the realization that the world is so big that your own problems become small."

The artist explains that llamas are positive, adaptable creatures known for their balance and action. They are also protectors, known to keep predators away from flocks and herds of smaller animals.

To Kathiana Quispe, the represent an image of a path to peace, as does the concept of a passport itself, increasing understanding and appreciations between far distant peoples.

Her dark brown leather passport design is enhanced with a handloomed Andean textile. The interior features a polyester lining, and pockets to secure a passport.