It arrived in a beautiful woven bag from Guatemala. The pigs are darling. My only concern is the 10 year old recipient might get it wet. I am not sure if the designs would run. So, I will enclose a note with the card from the artist to keep the piggies dry.
I have purchased journals from this craftsperson several times. They are the nicest journals I've ever bought. I bought them as gifts and kept one to use as a travel notebook. It's very lightweight, so great for travel. The paper and covers are equally lovely and well made.
This is a smallish but very versatile bag with a central opening and also a large zippered pocket. The long strap makes for a perfect cross body bag. The color goes with many outfits. It won't hold anything very heavy, but is perfect for carrying a few items from my big purse.
"I want to share Peru's beauty so that it is never forgotten. For me, this art is a way of sharing what I left in Ayacucho, the lovely land where I was born…."
"This is a medium of expression for me to show the world how beautiful nature is, especially in the Peruvian Andes. I know it so well – my roots... read more
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