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With traditional motifs that echo the shapes of the Andes mountains, this 100% alpaca shoulder bag is a standout. The artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco craft it entirely from scratch--raising the alpacas and llamas to obtain the fleece; shearing, dyeing and spinning the wool; and weaving the textile on a traditional waist loom. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.

The Cojolya Association, which supports the craftsmanship of Mayan women weavers near the famous Lake Atitlán, presents this charming sling bag laboriously woven on a backstrap loom. This brown cotton sling bag with an elegant beige pattern features a button enclosure and two compartments ideal for storing your phone, keys, credit cards, and other belongings.

Artisans from UMBVS Desert Weavers of India craft this cotton sling bag using traditional weaving methods. The eye-catching patterns in black and white and the bag's modest size make it a great everyday carryall. An external zipper compartment is perfect for your keys or cell phone, while the larger main compartment holds the rest of your necessities.

Made entirely by hand, this beautiful contemporary bag showcases the ancestral weaving traditions preserved by the women artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The compact purse exemplifies the incredible time and dedication it takes to produce a handmade work of art. In the highlands they call home, before they can begin to weave the fabric for the bag, the women must first raise and shear the alpacas and llamas to obtain the wool, then dye and spin the fleece before it is ready to be woven into fabric on a traditional backstrap loom. From start to finish, the time taken to produce each bag spans the seasons. The fully-lined bag closes with a zipper and features an interior zipper pocket.