dressy dresses

This handcrafted portfolio is presented by India's Kailash and Anurang, who work with local artisans. Crafted from olive cotton canvas with leather accents, it opens to reveal a single inner pocket with a polyester lining, designed to carry file folders. The indigo and pale grey colors present on the flap are achieved using the batik method, where a was resist is applied to the fabric before submerging it in a vat of dye.

The perfect complement to something as personal as your tablet is a case bursting with charisma, and few things are more charismatic than kente cloth. Made from interwoven strips of different colored cotton, Ghanaian artist Hannah Dodoo uses kente to decorate this case featuring nylon lining and trim, foam padding, and a zipper and velcro closure.

Your trusty laptop bag doesn't have to be boring, as proven by Indian artisan Varun Manchanda. The light brown cotton canvas messenger-style bag features an adjustable-length strap and genuine leather trim. Four compartments keep the interior organized, and one features foam padding to protect your technology. An exterior zipper pocket as well as several interior pockets are perfect for small necessities.

As alluring as it is useful, this tablet bag from India features an original design by Rashmi Singh. It is handcrafted of leather, featuring intricate floral motifs that are diligently painted by hand. Draped over the shoulder on a single adjustable strap, the bag is completed with a sophisticated espresso trim. The front flap opens with a magnetic snap, revealing a cotton-lined interior divided into two compartments for storing your tablet and other electronics.