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This caramel-brown hobo bag wears its adventurous spirit with pride, as evidenced in the whiskered, buttery-soft leather that only gets richer with age. Made in Mexico by Ricardo Hinojosa, the bag features a central zip compartment and two with snap closures.

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome men's sweater is attractive and lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton, with three palo blanco wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, cocoa ixcaco and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

Mirna Hernandez develops the traditional shape of a hammock into an inviting. Woven of sturdy cotton and finished by hand, the cozy swing evokes the sands of Montelimar beach. It is suspended from brass rings and a guacimo wood rod, and finished with hand-crocheted trim.

The subtle tonal variations of natural cotton bring beauty to this hand-woven Yucatecan hammock. Its weave molds to the contours of the body for unparalleled comfort.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honoured customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in colour from those shown in the images.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight colour variations from hammock to hammock.

Soft, natural ivory evokes the powdered sugar sands of the Mexican Caribbean. Woven by hand, this king-size off-white hammock is bordered with crocheted lace and tassels. Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

A rich blend of luxurious alpaca wool becomes a handsome men's sweater from the Orkocraft Artisan Association. Blue contrasts with the sleek brown jersey knit to trim the sleeves and hem and form a braid at the neck

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

The ancient Inca discovered the unique attributes of alpaca and today Felipe Berckholtz shares them with this throw. Featuring long fringed ends, the throw is knitted of baby alpaca, which is the wool from the season's first shear renowned for its incredibly soft, lightweight warmth.

Isha Jain selects fiery ruby red for the design of this elegant tunic in dupioni silk. Originating in India, dupioni silk is of middle weight and features slubs that are a natural result of cocoons being spun together. Jain's design features lurex piping on the v-neck and cuffs of the ¾ length sleeves. The tunic is embellished with discreet patterns embroidered with golden sequins and glass beads.