alpaca blue

The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

Peruvian artist Maria Ramos Sanchez crafts a charming cosmetic bag whose scene transports us directly to the Andes on a calm, sunny day. Small homes nestled among trees and flowers accompany grazing alpacas, while a single cloud and a flock of birds float overhead. The applique case with embroidered details is lined in solid black, and the reverse side is black.

Patiently handwoven on the backstrap loom, ancient motifs recall the splendor of the Inca empire, when such textiles were more highly prized than gold. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco craft a handbag of timeless beauty, combining blue and with two shades of red on a dark blue background. They name their design for Chinchero, where time seems to have stood still for centuries and the Quechua language is spoken and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art. The bag is fully lined and opens to reveal a convenient zipper pocket.

Sometimes bags can take up a lot of room in our limited space or cannot be carried comfortably. Designed by the Yurivilca family in Peru, this 100% cotton tote bag comes in a lovely handloomed alpaca blend case with blue colors and a striped pattern. It includes a zipper to keep the bag in place without taking much space. When the case is open, the bag unfolds and is ready to be worn over the shoulder.

Embroidered with a vibrant array of floral patterns, this beautiful clutch is designed by Peru's Milagros Campos. She works with local artisans, who hand-weave the clutch of soft alpaca yarns in turquoise. This handbag opens with a pompom-accented zipper to reveal a lined interior for keeping your belongings.

Inca-inspired patterns add unique charm to this handcrafted 100% alpaca shoulder bag. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco start from scratch to create it--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

Colorful flowers embellish an accessory handloomed by artisans of Ayacucho, a traditional Andean city known for its stunning textiles. Following Milagros Campos's design, the artisans craft the iris sling from alpaca, adding an adjustable strap, a zipper closure, a polyester lining, an interior pocket and sweet tassels for a unique look that will captivate anyone.

Featuring a colorful flower embroidered against a body of turquoise, this delightful coin purse makes the perfect companion for keeping your valuables secure. Balvina Huaytalla designs this coin purse, crafted of a Peruvian alpaca blend. A zipper opens to a lined interior.

Discover the captivating natural wonders of the Andes with a majestic handwoven and embroidered design from the Ulloa Family in Peru. This alpaca blend sling bag boasts intricate floral and leaf accents embroidered by hand in a palette of enchanting teal, vibrant cyan and exquisite olive hues. The charming accessory features an adjustable strap, a zippered closure and an interior zippered pocket for all your essentials.