fabric handbags

From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group in Guatemala, this yoga bag captures the imagination with its palette of blue and lilac hues. Sewn of cotton, the subtly striped bag has a practical pocket on the front, recycled from an original huipil blouse. These are worn by the women of Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Totonicapán.

The patterns on the front pocket may vary depending on the availability of huipiles.

Blue Huipil Fair Trade Embroidered Yoga Bag

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

Presented by El Salvador's Women Leaders of La Colorada, this cute cotton sling features verdant stripes of green alongside black. Local artisans hand-weave the sling of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom. This bag drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap, which fastens with a plastic buckle. An open pocket at the front provides space for storing small items, and a black faux leather panel accents the bag at the bottom. This bag's main compartment opens with a zipper to a cotton-lined interior.

Verdant Stripes Striped Green Cotton Sling from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Celebrate Guatemalan artistry with this ikat-inspired shoulder bag. Designed by Kory de Hernandez, this bag features espresso-tone leather straps and accents, a zipper closure, and an interior pocket to help you stay organized. Vibrant turqouise color will make this your go-to summer carry-all.

Guatemalan Ikat Guatemalan Leather Accent Cotton Shoulder Bag in Turquoise

Kory de Hernandez

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99

Luscious Purple Handcrafted Cotton Shoulder Bag Lined

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

Luscious shades of purple, fuchsia, lilac and pink bring bold elegance to a shoulder bag adorned with black concentric diamonds. From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, the bag is sewn together by one team, with a cotton fabric woven by another team of experts on the pedal loom. The shoulder bag has a pocket in the lined interior.

The fabric for this bag is cut from a larger piece woven on a pedal loom, therefore the order of colors and the positioning of the patterns my vary slightly, resulting in a unique piece.

The artisan women of Tactic, Guatemala hand-weave this baguette of cotton on the traditional backstrap loom. Mirian Otzin presents the bag, featuring stripes of pearl grey over a body of black. Multicolored geometric patterns that depict a procession of birds accentuate a poppy red band. Carried like a wristlet or over the shoulder on a removable, adjustable strap, the bag opens with a magnetic snap to reveal a cotton lining with a zipper pocket.

Tactic Stripes in Black Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala

Mirian Otzin

(57)

In complementary tones of midnight and ginger, striped paths decorate this cosmetic bag from El Salvador. The Women Leaders of La Colorada promote local artisan women as they present this bag, which is accented by brown faux leather. A zipper pocket on the back offers space for storing small items. Opening with a magnetic snap, this bag reveals a blue cotton-lined interior.

Straight Paths Handwoven Striped Cotton Cosmetic Bag from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

The perfect complement to something as personal as your tablet is a case bursting with charisma, and few things are more charismatic than kente cloth. Made from interwoven strips of different colored cotton, Ghanaian artist Hannah Dodoo uses kente to decorate this case featuring nylon lining and trim, foam padding, and a zipper and velcro closure.

Royal Pattern iPad Case with Lively and Colorful Kente Cloth Patterns

Hannah Dodoo

(1)

The designs on this iPad case are anything but dull, making it much more interesting than other electronics cases. Ghanaian artist Hannah Dodoo uses kente fabric to create this foam padded case and then finishes it off with nylon lining and a zipper and velcro closure. While no longer only reserved for royalty, kente cloth designs are still very much esteemed within Ashanti culture.

Upbeat Beautifully Patterned Kente iPad Case with Foam Padding

Hannah Dodoo

(1)

This adorable shoulder bag is handwoven by the Yurivilca Family workshop in a bright fuchsia alpaca blend and finished with faux suede straps. A pair of delicate crochet flowers adorn the front and a band with a handwoven geometric design runs along the upper edge. This bag is fully lined and comes with a magnetic closure and an open interior pocket.

Headed by grand-master weaver, Don Cesar, the Yurivilca Family has grown into an institution. Don Cesar is credited with elevating his hometown's weaving and textile tradition into the international sphere by pioneering innovative techniques and designs. Today, local weavers continue to use Don Cesar's techniques to create some of Peru's most prized textiles.

Fuchsia Floral Magic Flower Motif Alpaca Blend Fuchsia Shoulder Bag from Peru

Yurivilca Family

(8)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99

Kente Joy 100% Cotton Multicolor Printed Clutch Handbag from Ghana

Hannah Dodoo

(1)

Ghanaian kente motifs in saffron, light red, lime, and cool white are featured on the surface of this handbag, crafted from 100% cotton. The designs are by artisan Hannah Dodoo, who trains other women in her community in order to help them rise above unemployment. The clutch opens with a velcro flap and a zipper to reveal a nylon lining in black.

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

Cotton sling, 'Salvadoran Paths' (12.5 inch) - Handwoven Cotton Sling in Green from El Salvador (12.5 in.)

Salvadoran Paths Handwoven Cotton Sling in Green from El Salvador (12.5 in.)

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Handwoven of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, this beautiful sling is crafted by woman artisans of El Salvador. Presented by Women Leaders of La Colorada, the sling is outfitted with zipper pockets on the front and back, and features a black faux leather accent at the bottom. Draped over the shoulder on an adjustable strap, this sling opens with a zipper to reveal a cotton-lined interior.

Black and Ivory, Handwoven Cotton Bucket Bag in Black and Ivory

Aj Quen

(19)

Batik cotton sling handbag, 'Triangle Happiness' (10 inch) - Batik Cotton Sling Handbag in Gold and Alabaster from Ghana

Triangle Happiness, Batik Cotton Sling Handbag in Gold and Alabaster from Ghana

Rahina Iddrisu

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99

Iris Stars, Cotton Cosmetic Case in Ruby and Iris from Ghana

Yvonne Teteley Plange

(3)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Maya Sunlight, Hand Woven Central American Yellow Cotton Wristlet Bag

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99

Pleasing Corduroy in Red, Rayon and Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag in Red from Guatemala

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel

(211)

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99

Striped Party, Colorful Striped Cotton Shoulder Bag from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99

Cotton shoulder bag, 'Glorious Stripes' (11 inch) - Green and Black Stripe Handwoven Shoulder Bag (11 Inch)

Glorious Stripes, Green and Black Stripe Handwoven Shoulder Bag (11 Inch)

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Straight Paths, Striped Cotton Messenger Bag in Midnight and Ginger

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

$84.99 Wholesale

$84.99

Luscious Purple, Handcrafted Cotton Messenger Bag Lined

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

Island Traveler, Colorful Vertical Stripes on Black Handwoven Cotton Tote Bag

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Natural Fields, Handwoven Cotton Sling in Green from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Amorkor, Leather and Cotton Leaf Print Handbag Handmade in Ghana

Paatey Caleb

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99

Textured Beauty, Leather Accent Cotton Coin Purse from Guatemala

Women Weavers of Tecpan

(9)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

Gather Together, Handcrafted Batik Cotton Accent Leather Tote from Ghana

Connie Dejong

(10)

$199.99 Wholesale

$199.99

Luscious Gray, Handcrafted Cotton Messenger Bag Lined

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

Cotton tote, 'Glorious Stripes' (13 inch) - Green and Black Stripe Handwoven Cotton Lined Tote (13 Inch)

Glorious Stripes, Green and Black Stripe Handwoven Cotton Lined Tote (13 Inch)

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99

Leather and suede sling bag, 'Cusco Cartouche' - Artisan-Crafted Leather and Suede Sling

Cusco Cartouche, Artisan-Crafted Leather and Suede Sling

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

Tasajera Stripes, Multicolored Striped Cotton Backpack from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Verdant Paths, Handwoven Geometric Cotton Bucket Bag in Green

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Flowers of Comalapa, Zigzag Motif Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala

Mirian Otzin

(57)

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99

Cotton tote, 'Festive Stripes' (11 inch) - Red and Navy Stripe Handwoven Cotton Lined Tote (11 Inch)

Festive Stripes, Red and Navy Stripe Handwoven Cotton Lined Tote (11 Inch)

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Cotton shoulder bag, 'Luscious Gray' - Guatemalan Cotton Shoulder Bag Lined

Luscious Gray, Guatemalan Cotton Shoulder Bag Lined

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

Reversible cotton sling bag, 'Tasajera Island' - Reversible Striped Cotton Sling Handbag from El Salvador

Tasajera Island, Reversible Striped Cotton Sling Handbag from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Cusco Wine, Artisan Crafted Suede and Leather Clutch

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

Citron Combination, Handwoven Striped Cotton Sling Handbag from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

$64.99 Wholesale

$64.99

Earthy, Striped Foldable Cotton Tote Bag with Bronze Button Closure

Fernando and Ana Cecilia

(1)

$34.99 Wholesale

$34.99

Emerald, Striped Foldable Cotton Tote Bag in Ivory Aqua and Blue

Fernando and Ana Cecilia

(1)

$34.99 Wholesale

$34.99

Sailor, Hand-Woven Reversible Cotton Tote Bag with Colorful Stripes

Fernando and Ana Cecilia

(1)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99

Fire, Hand-Woven Reversible Cotton Tote Bag with Red Stripes

Fernando and Ana Cecilia

(1)

$27.99 Wholesale

$27.99

Leather and wool backpack, 'Inca Treasure' - Hand Loomed Wool and Leather Backpack

Inca Treasure, Hand Loomed Wool and Leather Backpack

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

Leather messenger bag, 'Morral in Chestnut Brown' - Wool Insert Leather Brown Crossbody Messenger Bag from Peru

Morral in Chestnut Brown, Wool Insert Leather Brown Crossbody Messenger Bag from Peru

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99

Road to Machu Picchu, Inca Motif Leather and Suede Backpack

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$69.34 Wholesale

~~$72.99~~ $69.34

Striped Party, Colorful Striped Cotton Tote Handbag from El Salvador

Women Leaders of La Colorada

(7)

Morral in Black, Wool Insert Black Leather Messenger Crossbody Bag from Peru

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99

Cusco Charm, Artisan Crafted Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99

Traditional Diamonds, Handloomed Wool Wristlet with Leather Trim

Hilando Victoria

(2)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

100% alpaca shoulder bag, 'Cusco Crimson' - Handmade Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Cusco Crimson, Handmade Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

Wool-accented suede shoulder bag, 'Cusco Diamonds' - Artisan Crafted Suede Shoulder Bag

Cusco Diamonds, Artisan Crafted Suede Shoulder Bag

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

Leather-accented embroidered cotton handbag, 'Floral Realm' - Leather-Accented Floral Embroidered Cotton Handbag in Brown

Floral Realm, Leather-Accented Floral Embroidered Cotton Handbag in Brown

Asociación de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza

(2)

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99

Luscious Green, Handcrafted Cotton Messenger Bag Lined

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

Striped Realm, Leather-Accented Warm-Toned Striped Cotton Handbag

Asociación de Mujeres Vida y Esperanza

(2)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

100% alpaca shoulder bag, 'Inca Sunrise' - Sunrise Striped Alpaca Wool Shoulder Bag

Inca Sunrise, Sunrise Striped Alpaca Wool Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Leather shoulder bag, 'Road to Adventure' - Andean Style Leather Shoulder Bag

Road to Adventure, Andean Style Leather Shoulder Bag

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99

100% alpaca shoulder bag, 'Cool Valleys' - Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Cool Valleys, Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99

Elephant Glitz, Multicolored Fabric Sling Bag

Teerasak Chaiwong

(11)

$19.99 Wholesale

$19.99

Cotton backpack, 'Multicolored Brilliance' - Vibrant Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala

Multicolored Brilliance, Vibrant Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala

Mirian Otzin

(57)

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99

Handwoven sling bag, 'Cusco Glyphs' - Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Sling Bag

Cusco Glyphs, Hand Loomed Alpaca Shoulder Sling Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99

Blue Versatility, Handcrafted Azure and Alabaster Striped Cotton Handle Bag

Luisa Villavicencio

(64)

$147.99 Wholesale

$147.99

100% alpaca shoulder bag, 'Cusco Skies' - Tasseled Blue Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Cusco Skies, Tasseled Blue Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99

Natural Lines, Handcrafted Eco-Friendly Ivory and Azure Cotton Shopping Bag

Luisa Villavicencio

(64)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99

Evening Beauty, Embroidered Floral Orange Cotton Coin Purse with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Starry Beauty, Embroidered Floral and Starry Brown Cotton Cosmetic Bag

Sonia Solís

Leather sling, 'Cusco Llama' - Llama-Themed Red and Black Suede Leather Sling from Peru'

Cusco Llama, Llama-Themed Red and Black Suede Leather Sling from Peru'

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

Royal Scenes, Embroidered Floral Purple Cotton Coin Purse with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Poppy Beauty, Embroidered Floral Poppy Cotton Coin Purse with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Evening Beauty, Embroidered Floral Orange Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Royal Scenes, Embroidered Floral Purple Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Forest Scenes, Embroidered Leafy Green Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Poppy Beauty, Embroidered Floral Poppy Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Hummingbird Future, Modern Leather Handbag with Colorful Hummingbird Details

Fabiola Gonzalez

(77)

$177.99 Wholesale

$177.99

Cyan Beauty, Embroidered Floral Cyan Cotton Coin Purse with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Forest Scenes, Embroidered Leafy Green Cotton Coin Purse with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Cyan Beauty, Embroidered Floral Cyan Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Zipper

Sonia Solís

Majestic Customs, Textile-Accented Leather Sling Bag with Adjustable Strap

Deepika Lohani

(2)

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99

Stylish Tradition, Textile-Accented Leather Sling Bag Handcrafted in India

Deepika Lohani

(2)

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99

Zanzibar, Leather-Accented Suede Shoulder Bag with Andean Textile

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99

Sweet Cotton, Handloomed Eco-Friendly Sky Blue Sling Bag from Costa Rica

Arrieta Roman Family

Honey Braid, Hand Woven Coin Purse with Braid Detail from Peru

Rocio and Amparo

$23.99 Wholesale

$23.99

Earth Dove, Brown Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(27)

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99

Leather backpack, 'Inca Explorer' - Handcrafted Brown Leather Backpack with Wool Accent

Inca Explorer, Handcrafted Brown Leather Backpack with Wool Accent

Kathiana Quispe

(186)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99

Virtuous Obaa Sima, Cotton Cosmetic Case in Royal Blue and Flame from Ghana

Yvonne Teteley Plange

(3)

$39.99 Wholesale

$39.99

Comalapa Huipil, Block Print Canvas Shoulder Bag

Mirian Otzin

(57)