statement accessories

Featuring a geometric patchwork in colors of lapis and white, this exotic hobo handbag makes an excellent companion wherever you go. Hailing from Chiang Mai, Thai artisan Chirada designs the bag, handcrafting it of cotton blend fabric. Leather accents and two braided straps complete it. This handy shoulder bag features a central compartment that opens with a zipper flanked by two compartments with magnetic snaps. The fully-lined interior of the bag features various pockets for securing small items.

Intense azure tones, dazzling geometric formations and sweet floral motifs are the principal elements of Mexican artisan Edgar Trejo's newest design. Using glass beads, the artisan creates a fascinating statement choker necklace, ready to add a stylish touch to your outfits. The final touch is in the leafy details that dangle gracefully from the accessory.

Boasting a striking mix of white and blue stripes, this woolen tote bag will make a fashion statement whether you are out and about in the city or enjoying a day at the beach. Carefully hand-woven by members of the Goris Artisan Group in Armenia, the bag’s metallic magnetic snap closure, two front compartments and fully lined interior with an unzippered pocket make it the perfect accessory for any occasion.

This artsy cardigan is the perfect statement piece. Patricia Lopez knits it from cotton with an abstract jacquard pattern in powder blue, white and grey. Try it out with jeans or paired with a smart skirt.

The Andean artisan worked for years as an industrial engineer before throwing in the towel to follow her passion for traditional Peruvian textiles and fashion. She runs a workshop in the capital city of Lima where she creates apparel and accessories that mix traditional and contemporary techniques and designs.

A blue and brown labyrinth traces the geometric patterns on this alpaca poncho. Peru’s Carla Cosar transforms a traditional Andean garment into a modern-day accessory with this poncho, designed to accentuate the figure with a belt that ties at the back, a v-neck and a high/low hemline. The poncho is knit of baby alpaca, the first fleece of the shearing season, noted for its softness and warmth.