medium handbag

Embroidered by hand, hill tribe motifs tell of the Akha people's rich textile traditions. The patterns cover a generous front pocket on a cotton sling tote. By Jiap Rojjana, the bag is fully lined and an inner pocket with zipper keeps small items handy. Yellow cords and rain tree wood beads adorn the strap, and both the outer pocket and the purse close with coconut shell buttons.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

Inspired by the textiles of Mexico's Otomi people, Fabiola Gonzalez creates a stunning shoulder bag. Crafted from supple black leather, tie tote features a cotton panel of handwoven geometric patterns. A zipper opens to a lined interior in black with a zipper pocket on one side and an open pocket on the other.

Jiap Rojjana of Thailand presents a shoulder bag made from a cotton blend fabric with multicolored embellishments on a medium brown background. A long, broad strap in black allows the bag to be worn over the shoulder or across the body. The ample interior closes with a zipper and is lined in black cotton with one open pocket set into the lining.