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A sweet tiny doll embellishes this charming design presented by India's Himani Gupta. This cotton toiletry bag features a patchwork pattern in azure, cyan, red and crimson tones. It also has a zippered opening and two interior open pockets, making a handy accessory you can carry anywhere.

Jiap Rojjana of Thailand presents a shoulder bag made from a patchwork of handwoven cotton blend fabric in red, black, and white with a variety of motifs. A long, broad strap in black allows the bag to be worn over the shoulder or across the body. The ample interior closes with a zipper and is lined in black cotton with one open pocket set into the lining.

Please note that the individual fabric swatches used in the patchwork may vary slightly in color and pattern.

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.

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.

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, saffron, brown and aqua.

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 intense palette of red 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 convenient complement with a chic aura.

Designed by Thai artisan Chirada, this brightly colored patchwork bag is the perfect antidote to a dull day. Crafted from a poly-cotton blend, the sling bag features a lively geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and a zippered closure. Inside, a dark brown cotton lining cushions your belongings, while two open pockets and one zippered pocket offer a place for trinkets.

Designed by Thai artisan Chirada, this brightly colored patchwork bag is the perfect antidote to a dull day. Crafted from a poly-cotton blend, the sling bag features a lively geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and a zippered closure. Inside, a dark brown cotton lining cushions your belongings, while two open pockets and one zippered pocket offer a place for trinkets.

Designed by Thai artisan Chirada, this roomy sling bag offers plenty of storage space and a bright patchwork pattern. Hand crafted from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features a lively geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and a zippered closure with a decorative leather button loop. Inside, a dark brown cotton lining cushions your belongings, while two open pockets and one zippered pocket offer a place for trinkets.

Casual yet stylish, Thai artisan Chirada's slouchy patchwork bag offers plenty of space for even the busiest women. Crafted from a poly-cotton blend, the sling bag features a lively geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and a zippered closure. Inside, a dark brown cotton lining cushions your belongings, while two open pockets and one zippered pocket offer a place for trinkets.

Thai artisan Chirada's gorgeous shoulder bag, crafted with pretty patchwork, is truly one of a kind. 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.

Designed with a bright patchwork pattern, Thai artisan Chirada's roomy sling bag is a practical way to stay stylish. Hand crafted from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features a lively geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and a zippered closure with a decorative leather button loop. Inside, a dark brown cotton lining cushions your belongings, while two open pockets and one zippered pocket offer a place for trinkets.