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Make heads turn with this treasure from afar. Inspired by the ancient textiles of the Silk Road, Uzbek artisan Dinara expertly crafts gorgeous ikat textiles into a stylish and sturdy patchwork bag. With a main zipper closure, the lined interior features two handy pockets with a zippered compartment at the back for keeping essentials close at hand.

Peruvian artist Maria Ramos Sanchez crafts a charming cosmetic bag whose scene transports us directly to the Andes on a calm, sunny day. Small homes nestled among trees and flowers accompany grazing alpacas, while a single cloud and a flock of birds float overhead. The applique case with embroidered details is lined in solid black, and the reverse side is black.

Inspired by The Hmong tribes of Southeast Asia, this gorgeous jacket showcases designer Chattima's true love of her culture and strength in design. The indigo and white fabric is sourced from vintage cotton-hemp pleated skirts traditionally worn by Hmong women. The sleeves feature striped fabric in red tones woven on the hand loom by the Karen Hill tribe. The jacket is edged with thin a red band referencing the red hand stitch details that often accent traditional costumes. This statement jacket is truely a fusion of East meets West.

Some colors belong together the way spices belong in a market stall. This vibrant wristlet from Java's Lawe Lurik Community is fashioned from lurik, a traditional hand-loomed Indonesian cotton fabric where the craft of stripe-making has been perfected over generations, blending deep mustard, earthy brown, smoky black, and cool blue-white into a chevron-like composition that rewards a second look. Practical as it is striking, the zippered closure opens to a lined interior with two open pockets for your everyday essentials, while the removable strap gives you the versatility to carry it as a clutch.