Name: Handwoven cotton passport bag, Audacious Traveler
SKU: 454010

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Earth Dove Brown Textured Handwoven Alpaca Blend Morral Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(31)

Crafted by hand, this delightful morral combines rich textures with red, white and rich earthen browns. Artisan members of Peru's Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco first knot the yarn before it is woven on a backstrap loom. The motifs derive from Inca art in an effort to keep the traditional patterns and techniques alive as well as their Andean identity. This texture is known as urpi, which means "dove" in the Quechua language.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art

$114 Wholesale

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Chinchero Skies Backstrap Handwoven Blue and Red Alpaca Shoulder Bag

Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco

(31)

Patiently handwoven on the backstrap loom, ancient motifs recall the splendor of the Inca empire, when such textiles were more highly prized than gold. Artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco craft a handbag of timeless beauty, combining blue and with two shades of red on a dark blue background. They name their design for Chinchero, where time seems to have stood still for centuries and the Quechua language is spoken and seek to keep the old textile traditions alive.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art. The bag is fully lined and opens to reveal a convenient zipper pocket.

$137 Wholesale

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Red Customs Traditional Floral Patterned Red Beaded Cotton Sling

Kunlaya Pangsiri

Equipped with an interior pocket and a zipper closure, this convenient accessory displays Thailand's exquisite arts in each of the details decorating its design. Kunlaya Pangsiri presents this cotton sling, accented with a comfortable red strap that gracefully complements that floral-patterned front. In addition, aluminum and plastic beads add a charming touch to the piece, while wood beads, bells and acrylic pompoms decorate each side.

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Hmong Paths Traditional Orange and Black Sling with Beads and Tassels

Kunlaya Pangsiri

Thai tradition is present in this marvelous sling bag, made by Kunlaya Pangsiri as an homage to Hmong culture and arts. Using polyester and cotton, the artisan creates the accessory in a charming palette of orange and black hues, equipped with a strap, a zipper closure and an interior pocket. The piece is also embellished with wood and aluminum beads and adorable tassels.

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Hmong Festival Hmong-Inspired Cotton Blend Shoulder Bag from Thailand

Kunlaya Pangsiri

The beauty of the Hmong arts inspires a glorious shoulder bag made in their people's honor. Featuring traditional details made by hand, this colorful accessory with a black base hue is presented by Thai artisan Kunlaya Pangsiri, who adds embroidered details and pompoms to her design. On top of that, the piece has little leaf boxwood, aluminum and plastic beads for a unique touch and comes equipped with two interior pockets and a zipper closure.

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Audacious Traveler Handwoven Poppy-Toned Colorful Passport Bag with Zipper

Desert Weavers of India

(93)

Keep your passport and other essentials secure in this exquisitely crafted passport bag. The Desert Weavers of India design the accessory using warm poppy hues, enchanting azure tones, merry orange accents and charming emerald colors. Crafted from cotton threads, the piece also includes a zippered pocket, an open-top compartment, and a long cotton strap to wear the bag on the shoulder or across the body.

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Night Butterfly Butterfly-Themed Round Natural Fiber Sling with Onyx Jewel

Govinda

Bali's rich nature offers everything Govinda and her talented team need to create a sublime complement to your everyday. After long hours working with ate grass and rattan to create the elegant round structure that composes this sling, the artisan equips the piece with a luxurious sterling silver butterfly featuring an onyx jewel at the center. On top of that, a cotton batik textile lines the interior, while a button closure, a comfortable strap and a convenient handle allow versatile and secure use.

$367 Wholesale

$367
Yucatan Flowers Leather Accented Cotton Sling with Blue Floral Embroidery

Fabiola Gonzalez

(78)

Evoking the beauty of the Yucatan countryside, this sling from Mexico is designed and crafted by Fabiola Gonzalez. She selects a panel of cotton that features exotic blue and white floral embroidery, accented by black leather. This handbag drapes over the shoulder on a stainless steel chain strap. A leather tassel dangles from one side. The front flap of this bag opens with a magnetic snap, revealing a lined interior in black with a divider that creates two compartments. The divider features a zipper pocket for storing small items.

Each piece is made from a unique cut of fabric, so the embroidery can vary greatly.

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Zanzibar Leather-Accented Suede Shoulder Bag with Andean Textile

Kathiana Quispe

(196)

The talented artisan Kathiana Quispe transports the Andean style to the warm lands of Zanzibar, creating a convenient accessory for the sophisticated woman. Using suede, the Peruvian artisan crafts a generous structure equipped with an interior pocket. Then, brown leather accents add a charming touch to this shoulder bag while providing comfortable straps. As the final piece, a traditional wool textile adds the elegance of the region to the design, finished with a zipper closure.

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Colorful Guatemala Handmade Classic Striped Red Cotton Sling Bag with Zipper

Aj Quen

(19)

Made of intense colors that capture the festive and cheerful nature of Guatemalan traditions, the Aj Quen Association's newest sling bag exudes a sublime aura that pays homage to the region's culture. Talented artisans craft the piece from cotton yarns, creating a striped pattern complemented by a red strap and two zippered compartments.

$23 Wholesale

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Night Poppies Poppy-Themed Embroidered Handwoven 100% Cotton Shoulder Bag

Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans Association

(11)

Black cotton hosts a bright bouquet of poppies in this colorful shoulder bag. Cerise, tangerine, imperial purple and black colors add a festive feel to this handwoven piece, crafted by Mexico's Petrona Perez and the Women Artisans Association as an homage to the region's traditional textile creations.

$49 Wholesale

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Thai Nights Traditional-Patterned Blue Cotton Tote Bag Made in Thailand

Keawpankanlaya

(50)

Stripes of classic Thai textiles add the region's serene essence to this convenient cotton tote bag. Presented by Keawpankanlaya, this handy accessory offers a generous lined space, accented with an interior pocket and a front compartment secured by a raintree wood button closure. A vibrant blue hue completes the piece, allowing you to infuse your days with Thailand's spirit.

$34 Wholesale

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Forest Rivers, Inca-Themed Green and Ivory Adjustable Wool Sling Bag

Gerardo Fernandez

(1)

$54 Wholesale

$54

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Hill Tribe Vibrancy, Handwoven Red Cotton Hill Tribe Sling Bag with Fringed Flap

Thai Tribal Crafts

(71)

$23 Wholesale

$23

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Hill Tribe Charm, Hand-Woven Fringed Cotton Hill Tribe Sling Bag in White

Thai Tribal Crafts

(71)

$23 Wholesale

$23

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100% alpaca shoulder bag, 'Chinchero Skies'

Julie

Sep 9, 2021

My go-to bag for practical beauty

I get lots of “wow!” compliments when I carry this purse. The colors are beautiful and the pattern is complex. Overall, this purse is very pleasing to the eye, and also to the touch (not scratchy on your shoulder). The dark blues and burgundy hues are so sublime. Highly recommend!

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Handwoven cotton passport bag, 'Audacious Traveler'

Happyiness

Sep 30, 2024

Perfect to go anywhere bag

The Desert Weavers of India designed a beautiful and efficient little bag. Very well made and the colors are vivid and happy. Large enough for the things you need and not bulky. Perfect strap goes over your head easily. I've had several compliments on this pretty bag. Thank you.

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