beautiful handbags

Patterns inspired by ancient Inca textiles adorn this beautiful shoulder bag from Kathiana Quispe in Peru. The handloomed wool bag is complemented by long saddle brown suede fringe on both sides. The fully lined bag features a removable, adjustable suede shoulder strap.

Inspired by the archaeological treasure that is the Sacred Valley of the Inca, the artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco create this beautiful shoulder bag. They use a traditional loom to weave the bag from a alpaca and sheep's wool blend yarns. Inca-inspired motifs decorate the bag as well as the shoulder straps. The fully lined bag features an interior zipper pocket.

Detailed geometric motifs flow across this beautiful brown shoulder bag from Peru. By artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, its fabric is woven by hand on a backstrap loom. The women utilize patterns that derive from Inca art and seek to keep the heirloom textile traditions alive.

The bag is fully lined and opens to reveal a convenient zipper pocket.

The patterns on this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag are inspired by ancient Inca motifs. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an adjustable strap and an interior zipper pocket.

The cool blues of this beautiful 100% alpaca shoulder bag evoke the Andean skies. The bag is crafted entirely by hand by the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. They raise the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shear, dye and spin the wool; and weave the textile on a traditional waist loom. The unlined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket and jaunty tassels on the bottom.

Rugged brown leather is embossed with Inca motifs and llamas to create this beautiful backpack from Peru's Kathiana Quispe. The leather is paired with hand-loomed wool fabric that features more Inca-inspired designs. Sling the bag over one shoulder, or unzip the wide strap to carry the bag like a backpack. The fully-lined interior includes a zipper pocket to keep small items secure.

The artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco draw inspiration from the earthen colours of the Andean Sierra for this beautiful messenger bag. It's hand-loomed from 100% alpaca wool with a traditional Inca geometric pattern in slate grey, russet, black, and sepia. It comes fully lined and features a zipper closure.

The Artisans of the centre for Traditional Textiles of Cusco collective works to maintain traditional Peruvian weaving styles and natural dyeing techniques alive. They raise their own alpacas and llamas and colour the wool using 100% natural dyes. Its founder, Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, sought out elderly weavers to teach younger apprentices old weaving techniques that were about to be lost forever.