messenger bag

A splendid messenger bag that effortlessly blends a practical design with the colorful beauty of ikat patterns will be your go-to fashion accessory. The gorgeous bag by Uzbekistan’s Dinara boasts beautiful motifs in blue, red, yellow, white and pink hues. The adjustable strap provides a comfortable and personalized fit while the magnetic snap closure on the flap and the zippered closure ensure that your belongings are kept safe. The bag is fully lined, features stylish metallic fixtures and has convenient zippered pockets inside and on the back. Pattern placement may vary

Presented by Indian duo Kailash and Anurag, this messenger bag is made from 100% cotton, handwoven from recycled sari skirts using the khesh weaving style. Khesh originated in the district of West Bengal, involving the use of multicolored threads for a distinct design in raisin hues. Featuring an adjustable leather strap and trim, the handbag has a zippered pocket on the back, and opens with a magnetic flap to reveal a black polyester lining with a single inner zippered pocket.

The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colors of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.

The Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and color the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.

Wear this bag any way you like. Kathiana Quispe crafts it with two different removable straps that will allow you to wear it as a shoulder bag, crossbody, wristlet, or an elegant evening clutch. She mixes the colors and textures of smooth tobacco leather with a tooled geometric pattern along the flap's edge. This bag is fully lined and comes with a flap magnetic closure, a zippered interior pocket, and an adjustable strap.

Katiana Quispe's work mixes the old traditions of her native Cusco with functional, modern designs. She learned the art of tooling leather from her father and uses Andean textiles as inspiration for her work.

For a fun companion on your travels, this messenger bag-style sling is created by Kathiana Quispe in Peru. She crafts the bag from suede in contrasting espresso and golden brown hues. A wool accent panel displays colorful geometric patterns. The front flap of this bag opens with a magnetic snap, revealing a zipper that opens to a lined interior with a zipper pocket on one side.

This colorful shoulder bag by Diego Martos was inspired by the pouches carried by chaskis – Inca messengers. They traveled throughout the empire by foot, a precursor of today's postal workers. The handsome wool tote is reversible.

Bring this bag on your next adventure. Eu Chonay's designs it with a combination of leather accents and hand-woven cotton panels using the jaspe technique - a form of ikat weaving. The interior is divided into two separate lined compartments with zipper closures plus a front pocket. The strap is adjustable in length.

Eu Chonay's designs are brought to life by a team of artisans in Guatemala. Her workshop helps local artisans stay employed and provides them with the opportunity to sustain themselves and their families.