striped handbag

In complementary tones of midnight and ginger, striped paths decorate this messenger bag from El Salvador. The Women Leaders of La Colorada promote local artisan women as they present this bag, which drapes over the shoulder on a single adjustable strap. Zipper pockets on the flap and just underneath it offer space for storing small items. The bag's main compartment opens with a zipper, revealing a lined interior with two open pockets on one side.

Luscious shades of purple, fuchsia, lilac and pink bring bold elegance to a messenger bag adorned with black concentric diamonds. From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, the bag is sewn together by one team, with a cotton fabric woven by another team of experts on the pedal loom. The fully lined shoulder bag has a pocket under the flap and a loop on one side to knot the strap to the desired length. The flap closes with a magnetic button, and the bag itself with a zipper.

The fabric for this bag is cut from a larger piece woven on a pedal loom, therefore the order of colors and the positioning of the patterns my vary slightly, resulting in a unique piece.

Luscious shades of blue, purple, gray and black bring bold elegance to a messenger bag adorned with black concentric diamonds. From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, this cross body bag is sewn together by one team, with a cotton fabric woven by another team of experts on the pedal loom. The fully lined shoulder bag has a pocket under the flap and a loop on one side to knot the strap to the desired length. The flap closes with a magnetic button, and the bag itself with a zipper.

The fabric for this bag is cut from a larger piece woven on a pedal loom, therefore the order of colors and the positioning of the patterns my vary slightly, resulting in a unique piece.

Luscious shades of green, aqua, gray and black bring bold elegance to a messenger bag adorned with black concentric diamonds. From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, the bag is sewn together by one team, with a cotton fabric woven by another team of experts on the pedal loom. The fully lined shoulder bag has a pocket under the flap and a loop on one side to knot the strap to the desired length. The flap closes with a magnetic button, and the bag itself with a zipper.

The fabric for this bag is cut from a larger piece woven on a pedal loom, therefore the order of colors and the positioning of the patterns my vary slightly, resulting in a unique piece.

For an excellent travel companion, this striking messenger bag from Costa Rica is created by Isabel Treminio. It is handcrafted of sepia-colored faux leather, offering a socially-conscious alternative to other materials. The bag drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. At the back, it features a zipper pocket. At the front, the striped flap displays two zipper pockets. The flap opens with a magnetic snap to reveal three open pockets underneath. The bag's main compartment opens with a zipper, revealing a lined interior with a four pockets for small items.