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Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this beautiful shoulder bag inspired by the vivid geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in colorful shades of red, orange, blue, and white 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 artist Kanjana crafts this pretty beaded bracelet using macrame, an ancient textile art produced by knotting the fibers. The Thai artisan uses waxed polyester cord to hand knot the bracelet, embellishing her creation with green aventurine and 950 Karen silver beads. Finally, a sliding knot closure lets you adjust the bracelet to your wrist.

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.

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.

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 bohemian black handbag from Chirada. Brown leather forms the straps and reinforces the bottom while red, white, purple, yellow and blue define the motifs. Inside, the 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.

Chaloemphon treasures Karen hill tribe textile arts with the design of this necklace. Featuring a diamond within a star, the image is sewn by hand in blue, red, pink, white and black cross-stitch then set in brown leather. The handcrafted medallion is worn on a rayon and silk blend cord that fastens with a clear glass bead.