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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.

With its lively patchwork motif, there's lots to love about Thai artisan Chirada's spacious shoulder bag. Woven from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features lots of contrasting designs and a braided leather handle with matching trim. Inside, one zippered pocket and two open pockets give you a place for odds and ends, while a dark cotton lining keeps things cushioned. A zippered closure, leather button clasp, and aluminum bauble finish the bag with thoughtful details.

In varied hues of blue on white, lovely printed designs in a variety of different styles decorate this shoulder bag from Thailand. Designed by Chirada, this Lanna-inspired bag is handcrafted from carefully selected cotton blend patchwork, accented with leather. Draped over the shoulder on a single, adjustable leather strap, this bag opens with a zipper, revealing a cotton lining that includes one zipper pocket and two open pockets for organizing your belongings.