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Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Sling Bag, "Cusco Glyphs"

Product ID: 402917

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for... more

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Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

  • 30 grams
  • 1.06 oz
  • 7" L x 6" W
  • 7" L x 6" W

  • 100% alpaca, acrylic lining
  • Features a zipper closure
  • Hand wash only
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 402917
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Ann

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Jul 08, 2022

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!”

This wee bag is just what I wanted...beautiful, well made and I like that I know who created it...

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Victoria

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Dec 30, 2024

Perfect size and well made”

Love the deep red color and glyph pattern. Quality workmanship. Perfect for carrying my large cell phone (iPhone 14 XL ) and essentials on my walks. This would make a nice present but Im keeping this one!

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Mary

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Feb 14, 2022

Loved it as soon as I saw it??”

Well made and beautiful…great for travel.

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Debra

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Aug 01, 2025

Not just a memory”

This bag is crafted and brilliantly dyed with quality. It is now my second shoulder bag from these artists. The colorful bag brings me back to my honeymoon 29 years ago in Peru. The quality, beauty, and practicality of Peruvian products hasn t changed.

Purchased Item Mists of Cusco, Multicolored Alpaca Shoulder Bag

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Carol

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Dec 27, 2024

A truly beautiful purse”

I love the colors and quality of this purse. The strap adjusts easily, too. It is a work of art!

Purchased Item Mists of Cusco, Multicolored Alpaca Shoulder Bag

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Christine

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Dec 27, 2024

My favorite purse!”

I love the color and texture. it is not too large, but holds plenty.

Purchased Item Mists of Cusco, Multicolored Alpaca Shoulder Bag

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