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You'll be ready for anything with this beautiful and practical shoulder bag from Peru's Kathiana Quispe. Crafted from supple leather in black and dark brown, the shoulder bag features a front flap pocket accented with embossed motifs and a colorful, hand-loomed wool textile with Andean motifs. The fully-lined interior includes a zipper pocket for small items; the bag also has a zipper pocket on the back. An adjustable shoulder strap allows you to carry it at a comfortable length.

This convenient messenger bag will make an excellent travel buddy for kids and adults alike. Kathiana Quispe crafts it from black leather and adds a colorful woven wool insert. The crossbody bag features an adjustable and removable shoulder strap plus a zippered pocket in the front and another one in the back for maximum storage space. All pockets and the main compartment come fully lined.

Kathiana Quispe's work mixes the old traditions of her native Cusco with functional, modern designs. She learned the art of tooling leather from her father and uses Andean textiles as inspiration for her work.

For comfort and flexibility while traveling, a convertible bag is a must. Ours is made by a Florentine leather studio using the same materials they supply to luxury handbag designers. Convert it to a backpack and go hands-free while sightseeing or pulling luggage. Carry it as a purse for a more sophisticated look while dining out or in a museum where backpacks are off-limits.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana designs this stunning cotton blend shoulder bag that closes with a coconut shell button. Traditional Thai elephants march across a vibrant sapphire background, with blue and white embroidery completing the design. Golden thread and rain tree wood beads adorn the black straps. The inside of the bag features a black cotton lining and a zipper pocket.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this stunning shoulder bag inspired by the bold geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in rich shades of green, orange, red, and blue are embroidered by hand on the front of the black cotton bag. Golden yellow cord and rain tree wood beads decorate the strap, with a coconut shell button for the closure. The shoulder bag opens to reveal a black cotton lining with an interior zipper pocket that is ideal for smaller items.

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