purse

For a distinguished companion, this sleek and fashionable shoulder bag from Mexico is designed by artisan duo Fernanda and Anali. They craft the bag of leather, featuring a solid color in chestnut. It drapes over the shoulder on a metal chain strap, which can be removed to carry the bag as a clutch. The bag features a lined interior with two open pockets for storing small items.

Hand-stamped motifs in brown, black and ivory cover this beautiful red handbag from Wahyu Sulistiani. Created in batik on cotton, the sawunggaling motif depicts the king's favorite rooster, which is a symbol of Javanese beauty and power. Lavish beadwork is applied by hand, and the bag opens to reveal a convenient inner pocket. The purse is lined in black.

Hand-stamped motifs in ivory, brown and burgundy cover this beautiful black handbag from Wahyu Sulistiani. Created in batik on cotton, the sawunggaling motif depicts the king's favorite rooster, which is a symbol of Javanese beauty and power. Lavish beadwork is applied by hand, and the bag opens to reveal a convenient inner pocket. The purse is lined in black.

Created by Guatemalan duo Martina and Manuel, this baguette is decorated with colorful stripes that evoke the vibrant hues of the countryside. Handwoven from cotton, this bag drapes over the shoulder on a thin, elegant strap. This baguette opens with a zipper, revealing a cotton blend lining with a zipper pocket on one side for storing small items.

This small and stylish sling bag is designed by Nicaragua's Donald Flores, who takes his inspiration from pre-Colombian art. Artisans craft the bag from espresso-hued leather with cut-out accents in saffron. The sleek shoulder bag features a strap that is both adjustable and removable, so you can carry the bag as a clutch if desired. The interior has two open pockets to keep small items close at hand. Flores names his design after the madroño, the national tree of Nicaragua.