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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.

Show your love of Guatemalan traditions with this lively beaded mini shoulder bag, modeled after the beloved giant kites known locally as barriletes. On All Saints Day, the imposing kites soar, representing a line between this world and the next. Skilled Hands of Atitlan artisans honour the custom by hand-stringing glass beads in vibrant hues, creating a petite accessory perfect for stashing your keys, spare change and other small valuables.

Evident from the hearts that fly into the air, an Andean mother is filled with love for her child. Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez designs this charming cell phone bag, crafted by hand from cotton blend material in the traditional style of arpillera patchwork. Draped over the shoulder on a colorful strap, this bag opens with a zipper to a lined interior.

It is time to celebrate the triumph of love in these magical days! Indian artisan Pramod Panwar recreates the joys and beauty of romance with a bird bride and groom pair of ornaments, each made with meticulous talent from wool felt. The groom wears a cute top hat and bowtie in classic black hues, while the dazzling bride ornaments her look with zari textiles, sequins and glass beads. The set also comes equipped with jute cords and a storage bag.

Artisan Teodolinda Seguil of Peru transforms a gourd into a sling depicting life in the Andean valley. The artisan hand carves the gourd and creates various tones of rich brown by artfully passing the gourd over a controlled flame. The adjustable strap is leather, and leather strips also hold the hinge and snap closure, creating a unique and lovely accessory.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, this set of six quitapenas dolls makes a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of three male and three female worry dolls each clasping a red heart to his or her chest and comes with a pouch made from loom-woven cotton. Handmade using tule wood, polyurethane, nylon stockings, kraft paper, and 100% cotton fabric, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire.