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Undyed Recycled Denim and Cotton Shoulder Bag from Guatemala, "Celeste"

Product ID: 387396

This expandable hobo bag is sure to become your new best friend. Luisa Villavicencio designs it in light blue recycled cotton denim with leather... more

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This expandable hobo bag is sure to become your new best friend. Luisa Villavicencio designs it in light blue recycled cotton denim with leather handles and details. The roomy interior is lined in cotton canvas and features two pouch pockets plus a zippered one. She adds a lobster claw hook to bring in the sides and allow you to shape or expand this bag as you like. All of Luisa's creations use 100% natural cotton fibers and are completely free of dyes.

Luisa Villavicencio's father dedicated his life to cultivating and preserving the Mayan cotton species native to Central America. Her designs mix fibers from her father's cotton crops, recycled denim scraps from Guatemala's garment industry, and a unique touch, courtesy of traditional weaving techniques. She and her family are committed to running a socially and environmentally responsible business and employ over 80 artisans in their workshop.

  • 0.29 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • Bag: 30.48 cm H x 48.26 cm W x 22.86 cm D
  • Bag: 12" H x 19" W x 9" D
  • Strap(s): 55.88 cm L x 2.54 cm W
  • Strap(s): 22" L x 1" W
  • Drop length: 32.5 cm from strap to bag
  • Drop length: 12.75" from strap to bag

  • 100% recycled cotton denim, leather, cotton lining
  • Eco-Friendly: crafted with sustainable and biodegradable textile fibers
  • Features a magnetic snap closure
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 387396
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Luisa Villavicencio
Luisa Villavicencio

Central America

Cotton apparel and accessories

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Julie

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Dec 18, 2021

Thank you, Luisa!”

This purse is beautifully made and I just love it.

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Nicole

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Sep 17, 2023

Love this bag!”

Gave this to a friend, but I love it so much, Im planning to gift one to myself this holiday season.

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Elisabeth

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Apr 16, 2023

Beautiful Bag”

I wanted a neutral color and this bag is great. Soft, nicely made, I love the design. I use it everyday!

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Nicole

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Nov 09, 2024

Summer staple”

Very much love this bag. The only thoughts I have are : First the handles are quite thin. I like the look, but they can be uncomfortably thin when holding. The Second thought is that the inside lining is quite flimsy and the pockets too shallow. My phone and wallet fall out too easily. The zippered pocket is quite small. Just a bit more and it would be perfect. That said, I have gotten lots and lots of compliments on the look. It presents beautifully

Purchased Item Casual Flair, Fair Trade Cotton Shoulder Bag

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Cheryl

From rural Pennsylvania, United States

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Sep 09, 2024

Beautiful and very well-made!”

This ruana is beautiful and very well-made! I am enjoying wearing it with so many things as an extra lightweight layer for warmth (quite fashionable, too!) and appreciate the natural cotton feel and the soft color. Similar items I have seen a local artisan shops are also much more expensive than this ruana...a great purchase at a great price!

Purchased Item Ancestral Dungaree, Blue Cotton Ruana with Fringes Handloomed in Guatemala

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Giselle

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Jul 21, 2023

Sold with 2 flaws from manufacturing”

I was very disappointed because didnt expect that this would be sold with 2 flaws from manufacturing, which shows that they dont have good quality control. This is quite expensive to received it like that. My partner has health issues so Ive not been able to return it. I never had this issue with Novica before and I have been shopping here for the last 15+ years. Other than that, the fabric and cut are nice. The material feels good to the touch. I have not used it because I plan on return it plus the flaw is quite evident.

Cotton Ruana Everyday use

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Luisa Villavicencio has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1400 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in new raw materials and expand variety of product designs.

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