weekend bag

Woven by hand, beautiful textiles attest to the skill of Naga women, a tribal people from northeastern India and parts of Burma. The weavings are incorporated in this lovely handbag from Chirada. Brown leather forms the straps and adorns each side, while a button safeguards the zip top closure. Inside, the shoulder bag is lined in brown faux suede fabric and features three inner pockets, one with a zipper.

Because each bag is a handmade work of art, the colors and motifs will vary slightly but the theme remains the same.

By Om Prakash, this purple shoulder bag showcases India's traditional block print art. Elephants and paisleys in gold alternate with suns on the front and back. Fully lined, the purse features an inner pocket that zips closed.

Block-printing is done by hand, so please expect slight differences.

By Jiap Rojjana, this colorful shoulder bag is crafted of black cotton. She adds a rich patchwork of vibrant textiles from Thailand's Hmong hill tribe. Fully lined, the tote features two inner pockets. Rain tree wood beads and a coconut shell elephant adorn the zipper.

Because each purse is an individual work of art, colors and motifs may vary slightly.

Pick up and go in style for weekend get-aways or just around town with this perfectly sized travel bag. With it’s pretty block print pattern, this quilted cotton tote holds all your essentials with ease. The lined interior features two pockets and a zippered compartment, while the comfortable double straps and magnetic closure make it a breeze to carry. Finished with a matching tassel detail.

Handwoven of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, this artisanal tote from El Salvador is presented by Women Leaders of La Colorada, dedicated to providing better employment opportunities to its members. This tote features colorful stripes against a black body. A zipper pocket on the outside opens for storing small items. The bag opens to a black cotton-lined interior with a zipper pocket on one side and two open pockets on the other.

This multicolored tote bag designed by Guatemala’s Claudia Hernandez is very fashionable and also environmentally friendly because it is woven by hand from recycled vinyl cords. Featuring faux suede straps and brass accents, this bag is perfect for carrying everything you need while running errands, going shopping or escaping to the beach for the weekend.