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Silvery paillettes and colorful cords decorate this Thai-style sling from Teerasak Chaiwong. Crafted from polyester and cotton blend fabric, the compact bag is fully lined and closes with a zipper.

A symbol of old Siam, elephants are a favorite in Thailand. This cheerful pachyderm is intended to bring good luck. Painted by hand, it adorns 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.

Just right for those days when you only want to carry the necessities, this small sling is adorable. Teerasak Chaiwong in Thailand designs and crafts the sling with cotton-blend fabric that has been brightly decorated with an elephant motif.

Little llamas rest in Kathiana Quispe's newest design, inspired by traditional themes and crafted by hand in the Andean style. Using suede in a palette of black and brown hues, the Peruvian artisan creates this charming sling with an adjustable strap. Then, as an elegant touch, she embellishes the bag with leather accents, later embossed with llama motifs. With a zippered front and main closure, the accessory also features a polyester lining that will keep your items safe.

The elegance and sophistication of the Andes are present in a sublime design crafted by Kathiana Quispe from Peru. Working with leather in brown and black hues, the artisan creates this sling with an adjustable strap that can also be removed. With cute llama details and a traditional wool accent at the front, the accessory also comes with nickel-plated Zamac fixtures and three exterior compartments for handy use. Then, as the final touch, the bag is equipped with a zippered closure and a polyester lining.

This fashionable cotton tote bag designed by artisan Savini is inspired by India’s wildlife. Handcrafted and screen-printed by the communities at the Madla Craft Center and Pench Craft Center, it features a beige background with tiger motifs in black, creating a striking contrast. This charming accessory is your perfect companion for running errands, shopping and weekend escapades.

Marching in orderly fashion, Hmong hill tribe-style elephants traverse this handcrafted cotton shoulder bag from Pimpun in Thailand. The artisan hopes to preserve the Hmong culture through her work. The bag is fully lined and features multiple interior pockets, an adjustable and removal brown leather shoulder strap, and a leather-trimmed bottom.

This burgundy and white cotton tote bag bursts with the energy of spring through a stunning hand-screen printed design where nature comes alive in vivid detail. The striking illustration showcases an ethereal figure encircled by delicate blooming flowers, fluttering birds, graceful deer and unfurling leaves, each element carefully arranged to tell a story of renewal and natural awakening. Handcrafted from upcycled cotton with environmental consciousness at its core, the bag combines beauty with function through its spacious interior and secure zippered pocket for your valuables. Armenian artisan Aida Atabekyan draws deeply from her homeland’s agricultural traditions and folklore to create this practical accessory, where the symbolic deer bring a touch of spiritual grace to a bag that’s as meaningful as it is useful for your everyday adventures.

Queen of flowers, a majestic butterfly explores a floral world on the surface of this leather tote from Java. Farida Ridwan hand-paints the designs with a wax resist before applying colorful dyes to this handbag in the style of batik handicrafts. This tote opens with a zipper to a lined interior with a zipper pocket on one side.