intricate design

By Putu Suryawan, this intricate design exalts the diversity of natural materials in Bali. Black stripes, interlocking diamonds and loops flow across handwoven rattan in natural tan. With leather straps and trim, the shoulder bag closes with a drawstring. An inner a zipper pocket keeps small items at hand and the handbag is lined with a batik-inspired cotton print.

Because the artisan uses fabric remnants, the prints and colors will vary according to what he finds in the local market, making each design unique.

Handwoven of cotton, this handbag features intricate floral motifs realized in the tenun ikat style, where the yarns are tie-dyed separately before being incorporated into the design. Balinese artisan Nanan designs the bag, finishing it with beige leather trim and straps. The bag opens with a magnetic snap to a simple, cotton-lined interior.

Drawing inspiration from her Thai lifestyle, Chirada designs a shoulder bag that employs the patchwork technique. Cotton blend panels feature intricate geometric designs in sapphire and snow white, completed with dark brown leather trim and straps. Opening with an aluminum button, the shoulder bag reveals a black cotton lining outfitted with a single zipper pocket and two open pockets on the inside.

This captivating wallet is the embodiment of convenience and style. The artisans of the Life and Hope Women's Association (Asociacion de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza) in Guatemala expertly hand-weave cotton for this alluring design where vibrant streaks and intricate geometric motifs in teal, seafoam and white hues converge. Enveloped in a brown leather trim, the wallet's interior offers three bill compartments and a remarkable fourteen card slots, all harmoniously secured by a magnetic snap closure.