lightweight purses

Within diamond patterns, intricate little stars are knotted by hand from cotton yarns in solid ivory. Balinese artisan Elis Mufarroha creates this bohemian sling, which features a pointed flap that is accented with fringe work that dangles elegantly. Underneath the patterned flap, this sling opens with a zipper to a single-compartment interior for storing your belongings.

Keep your passport and other essentials secure in this beautifully-crafted passport bag. UMBVS Desert Weavers of India design this bag using warm deep red, light olive and pale yellow 100% cotton threads that are woven on a handloom. The kaleidoscopic pattern adorns the front of the bag, which also includes a zippered pocket. A long cotton strap allows the bag to be worn on the shoulder or across the body. The bag's main compartment is open at the top for easy access.

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.

Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this mobile phone case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan was inspired by the beautiful Tambopata National Reserve of Peru, and fills this jungle scene with scarlet macaws perched in flowering trees, a tiger stalking through the foliage on the jungle floor, and a sloth peeking out from amongst the branches. This lovely, brightly colored scene is on a yellow 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 case over the shoulder or across the body.