ethnic handbags

This attractive tote bag crafted by members of the Women Leaders of La Colorada of El Salvador is made of handwoven cotton with stripes in black and two shades of green. A single zippered pocket is on the exterior and the long handles are made from matching material. The single compartment is lined with black cotton with two open pockets set into the lining and closes with a zipper.

This pretty pair of cosmetic bags is named for the Lisu hill tribe of Thailand, an ethnic group believed to have originated in eastern Tibet. Thai Tribal Crafts creates the pouches from a cotton blend fabric in green, with appliqué in a charming combination of red, pink, green, blue, dark blue, brown, grey, black and white. The cases are fully lined and close with zippers.