delicate bags

Make a sustainable choice by ditching single-use plastic bags and wraps for these reusable accessories from Costa Rican artisan Ligia Alvarez, featured in this practical gift set curated by the NOVICA team aimed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing convenience. Handmade from biodegradable cotton and boasting lovely printed motifs, the sandwich and bread bags are ideal for packing your favorite delicacy, transporting those crusty baguettes from the bakery or storing day-old bread. Also handcrafted from biodegradable cotton, the three reusable wraps are waterproof, too, making them the perfect way to cover bowls and cups, wrap bread, tortillas, fruit and beyond. Finally, the two reusable mesh storage bags come with a handy drawstring closure and are a great alternative for shopping, washing and storing fruits and vegetables as well as organizing phone and headphone cables or safely laundering your delicate garments in the washing machine.

Take a stand for sustainability by swapping out single-use plastics for these eco-friendly alternatives by Costa Rican artisan Ligia Alvarez, handpicked by the NOVICA team for a practical gift set designed to reduce environmental impact. Made from biodegradable cotton with charming printed motifs, the reusable sandwich and bread bags are perfect for packing lunches or storing your baguettes. Additionally, the three reusable and waterproof wraps, also handcrafted from biodegradable cotton, are ideal for covering bowls, wrapping bread, tortillas, fruit and more. The reusable mesh storage bag featuring a handy drawstring closure is an excellent choice for shopping, rinsing and storing fruits and vegetables as well as tidying up phone and headphone cables or delicately washing garments in the machine.

Wendy Oviedo in Costa Rica designs and crafts this lovely passport holder whose leather exterior is printed with a lotus flower motif in subtle shades of pink, lilac, purple, orange and green. Inside, multiple compartments for your travel documents provide all the organization you need for your next trip.

Every detail of this fashionable cosmetic bag reflects the dedication and talent of the skilled artisans from the Bukuku group in Java. Handcrafted from cotton, it is adorned with a mesmerizing ginkgo leaf motif delicately hand-stamped using traditional batik techniques. The bag features a convenient zippered closure and comes fully lined, ensuring your precious beauty essentials are safely tucked away, while the two sturdy straps make it effortless to carry wherever your adventures take you.

Delicate blue suede is embellished by a multicoloured Andean motif hand-woven from cotton that makes this wristlet bag a fashion accessory aside from its utilitarian purpose of keeping your bare essentials always in place. Ideal for traveling or for carrying it on your handbag, the lovely wristlet features a cotton-blend lined single compartment, a zipper closure and a colourful tassel in a design by Peruvian artisan Rosa Paredes.

With a rounded bottom, this tote handbag from India features delicate embroidery work to depict elephant and floral motifs in a variety of vibrant colors against an eggshell white body. Expressing the culture of his home, Om Prakash presents his own designs in this tote, featuring two straps accented with woolen pompoms and a zipper opening at the top with a cotton lining in magenta and a single inner zipper pocket.