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Forest green hosts a multitude of colors in the design of this shoulder bag from Indonesia. From the Lawe Lurik Community, the bag features a patchwork composition with hand-woven striped patterns that are famously known as lurik. The cotton bag features an adjustable shoulder strap, lateral drawstrings and a magnetic snap closure. The roomy red cotton-lined interior has one zipper pocket and one open pocket.

A colorful patchwork featuring the traditional lurik stripes of Indonesia adorns the front of this shoulder bag from Lawe Lurik Community. Underscored by an emerald green hue, the shoulder bag with an adjustable strap is fully lined and has a pocket inside.

Woven by hand in the style of Thailand's Lahu people, geometric motifs appear in colorful cotton. Artisans from Thai Tribal Crafts create this beautiful set of six coasters. Lahu women often augment their family's income with textile crafts, including this type of patchwork appliqué.

Please note: As this item is handmade, colors and motifs may vary slightly. The overall theme will remain the same.

Originated by the Akan peoples of Ghana, colorful kente cloth is the best-known of all African textiles. Kente cloth is woven in strips, which is how it came by its name (kente means "basket" in the Ashanti dialect). Ghana's Rachel Armah creates this colorful cotton blend scarf in cheerful shades of purple, green and yellow. She names her design nyiraba, which means "blessed child" in the Akan dialect.

In kente cloth, each color has a symbolic meaning: black symbolizes maturation and intensified spiritual energy; blue signifies peacefulness, harmony and love; green symbolizes vegetation, planting, harvesting, growth, and spiritual renewal; gold represents royalty, wealth, high status, glory, and spiritual purity; grey is for healing and cleansing rituals; maroon signifies the color of mother earth, associated with healing; pink and purple are associated with the female essence and female aspects of life; red symbolizes political and spiritual moods, bloodshed, sacrificial rites and death; silver is associated with the moon and represents serenity, purity, and joy; white is for purification, sanctification rites and festive occasions; and yellow represents preciousness, royalty, wealth, fertility, and beauty.

Batik details ornament a patchwork pattern in an elegant palette of green tones. Wahyu Sulistiani's handbag is crafted in Java from cotton, adding a sturdy handle and a zippered closure. The accessory is also lined and has an interior pocket for small items, making it a handy complement with a dapper aura.

Designed by Vandana Gambhir in India, this sophisticated sweater vest features an intriguing patchwork of colliding patterns. Knitted with over-dyed cotton, the olive-colored pullover is stonewashed, giving the fabric a soft, worn-in appearance.

Capture admiring glances with this pretty, short-sleeved, relaxed fit top featuring a round neckline with tassel ties and a patchwork of floral embroidery accented with sparkling glass beads. The breezy viscose blouse comes in a vibrant mint hue that reflects the spirit of the season.