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Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this pencil case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene with cluster of homes nestled amongst blooming flowers and trees at the foot of the mountains under a sunny blue sky. The back and lining of the pencil case are black and the single compartment is secured with a zipper.

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.

A pale blue and white square frame is stitched over charming screen-printed floral and leafy motifs in hues of green and grey to create this spectacular scarf designed by Arnab Roy in India. Woven on a power loom from 100% wool, the scarf features lovely olive tassels that dangle from the ends.

Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this pencil case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene under a sunny blue sky with a woman next to a burro near a small village at the foot of the mountains nestled amongst blooming flowers and trees. The back and lining of the pencil case are black and the single compartment is secured with a zipper.

Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this pencil case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene with a sitting in a valley of flowers, a village and grazing alpaca nearby, enjoying the mountain view. Embroidered across the sky are the words Ñoka Kuyayki, which are Quechua for "much love." The back and lining of the pencil case are black and the single compartment is secured with a zipper.