handmade art work

Woven by hand, beautiful textiles attest to the skill of Naga women, a tribal people from northeastern India and parts of Burma. The weavings are incorporated in this lovely handbag from Chirada. Brown leather forms the straps and adorns each side, while a button safeguards the zip top closure. Inside, the shoulder bag is lined in brown faux suede fabric and features three inner pockets, one with a zipper.

Because each bag is a handmade work of art, the colors and motifs will vary slightly but the theme remains the same.

Woven by hand, beautiful textiles attest to the skill of Naga women, a tribal people from northeastern India and parts of Burma. The weavings are incorporated in this lovely bohemian black handbag from Chirada. Brown leather forms the straps and reinforces the bottom while red, white, purple, yellow and blue define the motifs. Inside, the bag is lined in brown faux suede fabric and features three inner pockets, one with a zipper.

Because each bag is a handmade work of art, the colors and motifs will vary slightly but the theme remains the same.

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

The perfect companion on your journeys, this sophisticated travel bag from Mexico is designed by Ricardo Hinojosa. He works with leather in a solid ebony hue to craft the bag by hand. It can be carried by two handles or with a removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Opening with a zipper, the travel bag reveals an unlined interior with a small pocket on one side.

Make a bold fashion statement with this eye-catching handwoven clutch from Thailand. Expertly crafted by artisan Sompong, vivid bulrush reeds in shades of blue, green and red pop against the fibers' natural hues for an accessory that steals the spotlight. With its exquisite colors and textures, this gorgeous woven work of art will instantly elevate any outfit.

Geometric patterns dance in happy symmetry in a design by Jiap Rojjana. She embroiders the composition by hand over a hemp base that doubles as a pocket closing with a coconut shell flower. Inside, it features a zipper pocket. Fastens with a flower button carved from coconut shell.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

La Guajira is a magical Colombian region blessed by the sun, which keeps the natural landscapes illuminated for long hours, making the daylight longer. Inspired by this phenomenon, designer Lorette Menjura works with local artisans to create an acrylic coin purse featuring a colorful design in honor of the shiny Guajira sun, all made with handmade tufting techniques. The accessory also comes with a zippered closure, a little braided strap, a green pompom and a polyester lining.