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Thai artisan Chirada designs and crafts a lovely tote bag with lots of extra storage space for on-the-go days. Woven from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features lots of contrasting designs and a cotton and leather handle. Inside, one zippered pocket and two open pockets give you a place for odds and ends, while a dark cotton lining keeps things cushioned. A zippered closure and two outside pockets finish the bag with thoughtful details.

Who says practical needs to be boring? Anoop Rana's lovely floral backpack proves you can have practicality and style. Woven from 100% cotton, the Indian artisan's exquisitely designed backpack features black leather trim, a zippered pocket on the front, and a buckle and snap button closure. Inside, a cotton lining provides cushion, while a zippered pocket and two open pockets give you a place for small odds and ends. Two adjustable cotton straps keep the backpack safe, secure, and comfortable.

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's beautiful round shoulder bag. The Balinese artisan weaves strands of agel grass to create the bag, outfitting her creation with knitted cotton fringe and straps. "Working with these materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who works with natural materials, like water hyacinth, raffia, and agel grass. Inside, a white linen lining keeps your valuables cushioned.

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's beautiful round shoulder bag. The Balinese artisan weaves strands of agel grass to create the bag, outfitting her creation with two leather straps for a modern look. "Working with these materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who works with natural materials, like water hyacinth, raffia, and agel grass. Inside, a cotton lining keeps your valuables cushioned, while an open pocket gives you a little extra room.

Stir envy among your friends with Nurul Madjid's stylish shoulder bag inspired by the striking shape of the crescent moon. Balinese artisans expertly weave pineapple leaves to create the celadon-hued bag, outfitting it with two brown leather straps for a modern look. "Working with natural materials is like a reminder to always love nature," says Nurul, who uses water hyacinth, raffia and agel grass, among others, for her unique designs. Inside, a linen lining keeps your valuables cushioned while an open pocket gives you a little extra room.