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Preserving ancient methods and motifs, Victoria Quispe Mamani and the Hilando Victoria association create magnificent textiles. This all-wool wristlet is woven on a traditional backstrap loom in shades of russet, spice, amber, brown and army green. Supple brown leather trims the top and forms the wrist strap.

Scintillating sequins and faceted Czech crystals adorn this beautiful clutch handbag. It features handloomed fabric from the huipil blouses worn by Maya women. Designed by Karina Mercedes Canova, this stunning evening bag opens to reveal a zipper pocket and a cell phone pouch.

Tall volcanic peaks stand in orderly rows of raisin brown, green, blue and yellow in a bold geometric pattern. Working on the backstrap loom, Juan Jose Ventura weaves the colorful fabric and transforms it into an elegant clutch purse. It opens to reveal a zipper pocket with six spaces for documents and cards.

Fireworks explode in a shower of gold on both sides of this rich brown leather wallet clutch from Bali's Tuniyaton. The clutch is functional as well as beautiful, with a fabric-lined interior featuring 12 card slots, a zippered pocket for coins, and two open pockets for paper bills. A jaunty leather tassel adorns the zipper pull. The artisan names her creation after Prambanan, a temple in central Java.

Wear this bag any way you like. Kathiana Quispe crafts it with two different removable straps that will allow you to wear it as a shoulder bag, crossbody, wristlet, or an elegant evening clutch. She mixes the colors and textures of smooth tobacco leather with a tooled geometric pattern along the flap's edge. This bag is fully lined and comes with a flap magnetic closure, a zippered interior pocket, and an adjustable strap.

Katiana Quispe's work mixes the old traditions of her native Cusco with functional, modern designs. She learned the art of tooling leather from her father and uses Andean textiles as inspiration for her work.