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Within diamond patterns, intricate little stars are knotted by hand from cotton yarns in solid ivory. Balinese artisan Elis Mufarroha creates this bohemian sling, which features a pointed flap that is accented with fringe work that dangles elegantly. Underneath the patterned flap, this sling opens with a zipper to a single-compartment interior for storing your belongings.

Inca-inspired patterns add unique charm to this handcrafted 100% alpaca shoulder bag. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco start from scratch to create it--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

Inspired by ancient Inca patterns, this shoulder bag is hand crafted from 100% alpaca. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco start from scratch to create it--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

A quiet llama in a gracious meditative pose invites you to explore the Andean style, starting with Kathiana Quispe's newest accessory. The Peruvian artisan, known for her exquisite designs, presents this leather sling bag whose braided strap allows for a comfortable sensation. The piece, in a palette of warm hues, has a convenient snap closure—accented with floral details— and a zippered interior pocket, allowing you to enjoy your journeys with a carefree sensation.

Against a background of stark black, colorful stripes and geometric patterns are diligently incorporated into the body of this sling bag. UMBVS Desert Weavers of India present this easy going bag as part of an effort to promote the welfare of local artisans in the Thar desert of Rajasthan. They weave the bag by hand from cotton on a traditional loom adding geometric patterns in bright colors using a traditional extra weft technique giving it an embroidered look. A zipper pocket on the front offers additional space for storing small items.

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.