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Designed by Kailash and Anurag, this entrancing sling from India is handcrafted of leather, featuring vibrant, multicolored circular motifs against a body of black. Complete with a zipper pocket at the back, the bag drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. It opens with a twist lock clasp, revealing a lined interior with a single zipper pocket for storing small items.

Marching in orderly fashion, Hmong hill tribe-style elephants traverse this handcrafted cotton shoulder bag from Pimpun in Thailand. The artisan hopes to preserve the Hmong culture through her work. The bag is fully lined and features multiple interior pockets, an adjustable and removal brown leather shoulder strap, and a leather-trimmed bottom.

Perfectly on-trend and impossibly sleek, Ahmad's woven sling bag provides effortless style. The Balinese artisan uses bamboo stalks to weave the black bag, creating a simple pattern at the center. Lined in upcycled, batik-printed cotton, the bag features a faux leather strap, a snap closure, and natural plant fibers that act as strap and handle fasteners.

A father and son artisan duo from India, Kailash and Anurag are excited to present their own designs in this cotton organizer with an open front pocket. Accented with black leather, it opens with a zipper to reveal a polyester lining with three open pockets, one zipper pocket, and three slots for bank cards on one side. A single leather loop inside the crease can be used to hold a pen or pencil. The checkered patterns in stone and pale grey on the front are achieved through the batik method, where a wax resist is applied to the fabric before submerging it in a vat of dye.

Crafted of cotton, this Indian clutch handbag is designed by Kailash and Anurag. Working together, they apply the beautiful maize and black striped patterns using the batik method, where a wax resist is applied to the white fabric before it is submerged in a vat of dye. The edges of the handbag are accented with leather. The front flap opens with a magnetic button to a daffodil lining with a single inner zipper pocket for storing small items.