rich colors

Jiap Rojjana of Thailand presents a shoulder bag made from a cotton blend fabric with brightly colored embellishments on a black background. A long, broad strap in black allows the bag to be worn over the shoulder or across the body. The ample interior closes with a zipper and is lined in black cotton with one open pocket set into the lining.

The extravagant style of Gujarat comes to life through rich colors, lavish embroidery and sequins that emulate the region's traditional mirror appliqué. Crafted by Om Prakash, this beautiful handbag features rich machine embroidery. Mandalas adorn the purse, which opens to reveal an inner pocket with a zipper. The reverse side is plain.

By Chirada in Thailand, this sling bag dazzles the eye with its lively patchwork motif and rich colors. Crafted by hand, the purse features a cotton blend with a geometric motif, an adjustable leather strap, and fold-over flap that latches with a magnetic button clasp. Inside, a black cotton lining cushions your belongings while three pockets — two open and one zippered — keep you organized. A fourth zipper pocket on the reverse side is easily accessible.

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

In rich brown with touches of yellow, blue, red, green, orange, and white, this shoulder bag is designed to accessorize with modern ethnic elegance. For her design Vinita selects hand-woven cotton forming pleats of hypnotic artistry. Inside the brown lined interior are two pockets, one with a zipper closure, and a compartment with drawstring closure featuring rain tree wood beads.

While the overall scheme of colors remains the same, color patterns may vary due to the hand-woven nature of the fabric, rendering each bag unique.

In rich dark brown with touches of white, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow and brown, this shoulder bag is designed to accessorize with modern ethnic elegance. For her design Vinita selects hand-woven cotton, forming pleats of hypnotic artistry. Inside the blue lined interior are two pockets, one with a zipper closure, and a compartment with drawstring closure featuring rain tree wood beads.

While the overall scheme of colors remains the same, color patterns may vary due to the hand-woven nature of the fabric, rendering each bag unique.

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.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this striking shoulder bag inspired by the bold geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in rich shades of red, blue, orange, white, and beige 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.

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.

This dreamy cotton blend shoulder bag bursts with kaleidoscopic Hill Tribe patterns, where patchwork weaving and embroidery create an awe-inspiring tapestry of color and culture. The supple leather accents and hand-woven bulrush reed details add rich texture while brass feet give it a sturdy foundation for any journey. Thai artisan Chirada’s vibrant design opens with an aluminum button to reveal a zippered main compartment. Inside, you will find a fully lined interior complete with one zippered pocket and two open compartments, keeping your essentials organized whether you're exploring bustling markets or quiet countryside paths.