delicate bags

By Jiap Rojjana, this lovely shoulder bag is crafted of cotton. Traditional motifs adorn the lower half, while the strap is tied by golden cords with rain tree wood beads. The shoulder bag is lined with cotton and features an inner pocket that zips closed. The tote fastens with a coconut shell button.

A perfect balance of natural, metallic and synthetic materials make up this splendid shoulder bag delicately hand-woven in Bali. Designer Govinda creates a fashionable bag woven from a combination of ate grass and rattan with a faux leather flap and sterling silver floral accents that make it unique and appealing. Lined with cotton, the charming bag features an ate grass strap and is secured with a snap button closure.

The faces of many generations of women stare out from this multicolored Indian tote handbag. Representing the transition of responsibilities between generations, this printed handbag is presented by Om Prakash, who designs it with straps and delicate woolen pompoms. The tote opens at the top with a zipper, revealing a cotton lining in magenta that features a single inner zipper pocket.

With a rounded bottom, this tote handbag from India features delicate embroidery work to depict elephant and floral motifs in a variety of vibrant colors against an eggshell white body. Expressing the culture of his home, Om Prakash presents his own designs in this tote, featuring two straps accented with woolen pompoms and a zipper opening at the top with a cotton lining in magenta and a single inner zipper pocket.

Handcrafted using techniques passed down from the colonial era, this chic and friendly sling showcases the work of Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos. He works in leather, delicately tooling it by hand to feature embossed floral designs at the front and back. Draped over the shoulder on an adjustable leather strap, this bag opens with a twist-lock flap to reveal an interior with faux leather at the sides. An open pocket at one side provides space for storing small items.

Handcrafted using techniques passed down from the colonial era, this impressive sling showcases the work of Peruvian artisan Berardo Santos. He works in leather, delicately tooling it by hand to feature pre-Hispanic images of anthropomorphic figures and ceremonial tumi axes at the front with the image of an Inca warrior at the back. Draped over the shoulder on an adjustable leather strap, the bag opens with a belt buckle flap to reveal an interior with faux leather at the sides. An open pocket on one side provides space for storing small items.

This adorable shoulder bag is handwoven by the Yurivilca Family workshop in a bright fuchsia alpaca blend and finished with faux suede straps. A pair of delicate crochet flowers adorn the front and a band with a handwoven geometric design runs along the upper edge. This bag is fully lined and comes with a magnetic closure and an open interior pocket.

Headed by grand-master weaver, Don Cesar, the Yurivilca Family has grown into an institution. Don Cesar is credited with elevating his hometown's weaving and textile tradition into the international sphere by pioneering innovative techniques and designs. Today, local weavers continue to use Don Cesar's techniques to create some of Peru's most prized textiles.