Name: Cotton handbag, Akha Life
SKU: 154086

Munay in Taupe Peruvian Alpaca and Wool Blend Felt Hat in Taupe

Andeana

(7)

Soft taupe alpaca and wool blend felt is used to create this fashionable hat from Peru. Designed by Andeana, it is accented by a handwoven alpaca and wool blend belt that displays intricate diamond patterns. This delightful accessory features a structured top and a wide brim. Andeana names her design Munay, meaning "with love" in Quechua.

Because the band is woven by hand and tinted with natural dyes, its colors can vary, making each hat a unique work of art.

$190 Wholesale

$190
Guatemalan Ikat Guatemalan Leather Accent Cotton Shoulder Bag in Turquoise

Kory de Hernandez

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.

$179 Wholesale

$179
Bestseller

Granite Men's Patterned Grey and Brown 100% Alpaca Pullover Sweater

Size: S

Ana Fernandez

(393)

Artisan Ana Fernandez of Peru designs this men's long-sleeve pullover sweater made from luxuriously soft 100% alpaca wool. In shades of grey and brown, the sweater features a variety of geometric patterns inspired by traditional motifs.

About her designs, the artisan says, “For me, designing is a fusion of ideas. I blend fashion trends with my own favorite sources of inspiration, which are Victorian textiles and our Peruvian culture. I love designing apparel of alpaca wool and cotton because this really makes a contribution to society. It lets me give jobs to local people, especially women who want to get ahead and move to central Peru seeking a better future.”

$149 Wholesale

$149
Earth Dove Brown Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(31)

Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

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

$114 Wholesale

$114
Fatia Kente tote bag and accessory cases

Hannah Dodoo

(1)

Fatia is a name bestowed upon female children of the Ashanti people in northern Ghana. Hannah Dodoo crafts this set of a tote bag and three accessory cases from abright print, the vivid designs representative of the symbolic kente cloth of the Ashanti culture. Geometric patterns clash in tones of blue and yellow, red and green, resulting in an attractive complement for casual attire.

The tote bag features a convenient cinch cord, while the three accessory cases close by means of a sturdy zipper. Ideal for storing makeup, sunglasses, pens and pencils, and loose change.

$94 Wholesale

$94
Something Red Earrings Cosmetic and Shoulder Bags 4-Item Curated Gift Set

Curated Gift Sets

This captivating gift set of four items from Thailand, especially curated by the NOVICA team, have something in common: a bright red hue that will infuse any look with chic vibrancy. Carry everything you need in style in the lovely cotton shoulder bag inspired by the bold geometric designs of the Akha hill tribe, boasting eye-catching patterns embroidered by hand, yellow cord and rain tree wood bead accents, a fully-lined interior with a zippered pocket and a coconut shell button closure. Red also takes the spotlight in a pair of versatile cosmetic bags showcasing the unique appliqué work of the Lisu hill tribe, both featuring black lining and a zippered closure, and an interior pocket inside the big pouch. Finally, stun with a pair of spectacular cluster earrings where freshwater cultured pearls, carnelian and quartz stones are expertly knotted by hand on golden silk cords, evoking sweet ripe grapes and complete with polished sterling silver hooks.

$76.50 Wholesale

$76.50
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Shekhawati Palace Shekhawati Cotton Shirt, Short Sleeves

Color - Size: Brown - M,Brown - L,Brown - XL,Brown - XXL,Green - M,Green - L,Green - XL,Green - XXL

NOVICA & National Geographic Travel Collection

(597)

Shekhawati, in northern India, is known as the "open art gallery of Rajasthan" because of the thousands of intricate frescoes that decorate the walls and ceilings of palaces, forts, and temples. The patterns on this 100% cotton shirt are taken from a local haveli (private mansion) and give just a hint at the abundance of geometric and arabesque decoration to be found in Shekhawati. The button-down shirt features short sleeves and side vents.

$69.95 Wholesale

$69.95
Bestseller

Diamond Blush Ivory Diamond Motif on Rose Pink Handwoven Cotton Rebozo

Delfina Ruiz

(55)

This lovely cotton rebozo is handwoven by Mexican artisan Delfina Ruiz using traditional techniques on a backstrap loom. Over a background of rose pink, the rebozo has a pattern of small diamonds in ivory. The ends are finished with knotted fringe.

$59 Wholesale

$59
Autumn Sunrise Hand Made Wool Clutch Handbag Sunrise from Mexico

Marco Bautista

(19)

Mexican artisan Marco Bautista finds a true passion in the act of weaving, a process that brings him closer to nature, reminding him of the relationship he shares with the animals and landscapes of his country. He creates this clutch handbag with a handwoven Zapotec design from 100% wool. He decorates the piece with geometric motifs in antique white, black, and Caribbean blue against a body of sunrise orange. The handbag opens with a zipper to reveal a polyester lining in black with an open side pocket.

$49 Wholesale

$49
Bestseller

Andean Charm Cotton Blend Poncho in Cerise and Blue from Peru

Size: 30" L x 52" W

Alfredo Falcon

(1104)

At the center of this cotton blend poncho from Peru, a stripe reveals subtle geometric patterns in indigo and aqua. Alfredo Falcon designs the poncho, which is knit from a luxurious acrylic and cotton blend in solid cerise.

$49 Wholesale

$49
Crimson World Alpaca Blend Fingerless Gloves in Crimson and Black

Edison Canal

(45)

Inviting you to a world of warmth, these fashionable fingerless gloves are designed by Edison Canal of Peru. The gloves are knit of a soft alpaca blend in crimson and black, featuring spiral patterns and geometric motifs.

$34 Wholesale

$34
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Akha Life Cotton handbag

Jiap Rojjana

(235)

Embroidered by hand, hill tribe motifs tell of the Akha people's rich textile traditions. The patterns cover a generous front pocket on a cotton sling tote. By Jiap Rojjana, the bag is fully lined and an inner pocket with zipper keeps small items handy. Yellow cords and rain tree wood beads adorn the strap, and both the outer pocket and the purse close with coconut shell buttons.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

$27.99 Wholesale

~~$34.99~~ $27.99
Introspective Llama, Handcrafted Llama Leather Passport Cover with Andean Textile

Kathiana Quispe

(196)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Featured Reviews

Alpaca blend fingerless gloves, 'Crimson World'

LiliKai

Apr 5, 2023

Stunning

During fall and winter, I wear fingerless gloves. They keeps my hands warm. These are beautiful. The design is truly a subtle artistic statement piece and the compliments from strangers are many!

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Men's cotton shirt, 'Shekhawati Palace'

Sharon

May 14, 2019

Very attractive shirt

Bought this shirt for my husband for Father?s Day. Very attractive shirt. Launders well and needs little ironing. Great purchase.

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Cotton handbag, 'Akha Life'

Janeen

Dec 17, 2016

Delightfully unique!

I love this bag. It is well-made with beautiful cloth and decoration. If they would offer this in black, i would buy another one! When I carry this, I feel chic but also supportive of artisans who make beautiful craft objects.

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