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Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez handcrafts this pencil case with an arpillera style front, in which cotton blend felt is appliquéd and embroidered to create an elaborate scene. The artisan creates an Andean scene with a valley of blooming flowers and trees and a small village at the foot of the mountains under a sunny blue sky. The back and lining of the pencil case are black and the single compartment is secured with a zipper.

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.

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.

Serpent skin motifs cover a tempting clutch handbag with rich beige beauty. Designed by Gisella Celis, this fold-over purse is trimmed in white and adorned with a jaunty tassel. Fully lined, it features a zipper pocket and cell phone pouch inside.

With a simple natural appearance, this coin purse is perfect for holding loose change or storing small valuables like headphones, earpods, or jewelry. Peruvian mother-daughter team Rocio and Amparo select complementary colorful fabrics to craft this petite and functional zippered pouch. It is trimmed with a hand-braided honey-colored cord and brown leather accents.