This funky bag was made using cotton fabric woven on the traditional backstrap loom. The bag features a front flap with magnetic closure. The main compartment has a zippered closure and the interior is lined and has a zippered pocket. The back has another zippered pocket and two loops so that you could loop the bag on to your belt. The strap is chain, giving the bag an edgy look.
Purse measurements: approximately10" wide, 8 1/2" high and opens to 1".
This fair trade purse was a collaboration between two artisan groups, La Estrella and Ruth and Nohemi. La Estrella is a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms.
Ruth and Nohemi was founded in 1986 after the bombings in the community of Chontala, near Chichicastenango by a Methodist pastor and tailor. By using the weaving from the war widows and by teaching their sons to sew, the whole family benefited. The boys received scholarships to attend school, and the widows received improvements to their homes and were able to send their children to school with their increased income. This group supports several artisan groups and community projects with the profits from the sale of their products.
This funky tote bag is a great accessory to take shopping and for carrying all of your essentials. It was handwoven on a backstrap loom. The tote measures approximately14'' wide by 16'' long. The handle measures 35''. Lavendar tote bag is slighter smaller and measures approximately 13" wide by 15" long.
This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.
This funky tote bag is a great accessory to take shopping and for carrying all of your essentials. Inspired by summer days, this bag has stripes in sky blue, green, yellow, and pink. It was handwoven on a backstrap loom. The tote measures approximately 15'' wide by 16'' long. The handle measures 35''.
This fair trade product was created by La Estrella, a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms. With the purchase of this item, you are helping the women in this cooperative to support their families.
This Tan Yoga Bag is perfect to take everything you need for your yoga class! The tote style bag has a zippered pocket to the main compartment and adjustable straps to carry your mat on the front. The inside is lined and has an additional zippered pocket and bucket pockets on the side, perfect for your cell phone or keys.
This fair trade bag is a collaboration between two artisan groups, Flores de Peña Blanca and Ruth and Nohemi. The fabric was woven by a group of 15 weavers called Las Flores de Peña Blanca (The Flowers of Peña Blanca). The women have been weaving for many years and formed together as a group so that they could help find markets for their products and help provide for their families.
Ruth and Nohemi was founded in 1986 after the bombings in the community of Chontala, near Chichicastenango by a Methodist pastor and tailor. By using the weavingfrom the war widows and by teaching their sons to sew, the whole family benefited. The boys received scholarships to attend school, and the widows received improvements to their homes and were able to send their children to school with their increased income. This group supports several artisan groups and community projects with the profits from the sale of their products.
This classic Barbara Bag is made with a multi colored fabric and accented by Guatemalan fabric from the Chichicastenango region. The bag features several zippered pockets and compartments, including an expandable compartment on the back, a zippered pocket on the inside, and three zippered pockets on the outside. The zipper to the main compartment is hidden by a velcro flap. Strap is adjustable. Patterns may vary due to uniqueness of product.
The Small Barbara Bag measures approximately 6" wide, 8" high, and 2" in depth.
This fair trade Guatemalan bag is handmade by the artisan group Ruth and Nohemi. Ruth and Nohemi was founded in 1986 after the bombings in the community of Chontala, near Chichicastenango by a Methodist pastor and tailor. By using the weavingfrom the war widows and by teaching their sons to sew, the whole family benefited. The boys received scholarships to attend school, and the widows received improvements to their homes and were able to send their children to school with their increased income. This group supports several artisan groups and community projects with the profits from the sale of their products.
This Harp Bag is an updated version of one of our best-selling bags! Made using fabric woven on the traditional backstrap loom, this harp-shaped wears like a sling-back backpack. The fabric strap is adjustable and comfortable to wear. The front of the bag one velcro pocket. The main compartment is zippered and lined and has one large pocket and two zippered pockets inside. It also features a phone holder on the side of the bag.
Bag measurements: Approximately 18" long and 12" wide at the widest point and 7" wide at the narrowest point.
This fair trade purse was a collaboration between two artisan groups, La Estrella and Ruth and Nohemi. La Estrella is a group of eight Kaqchiquel Mayan weavers from the rural community of ChuaCruz, Guatemala. The artisan group was formed in the early 1980's in order to support the widows who lost their husbands during the Civil War. They work on backstrap & foot looms.
Ruth and Nohemi was founded in 1986 after the bombings in the community of Chontala, near Chichicastenango by a Methodist pastor and tailor. By using the weavingfrom the war widows and by teaching their sons to sew, the whole family benefited. The boys received scholarships to attend school, and the widows received improvements to their homes and were able to send their children to school with their increased income. This group supports several artisan groups and community projects with the profits from the sale of their products.
This classic Barbara Bag is made with a dark denim blue fabric and accented by Guatemalan fabric from the Chichicastenango region. The bagfeatures several zippered pockets and compartments, including an expandable compartment on the back, a zippered pocket on the inside, and three zippered pockets on the outside. The zipper to the main compartment is hidden by a velcro flap. Strap is adjustable. Patterns may vary.
Small Barbara Bag measures approximately 6" wide, 8" high, and 2" in depth.
Medium Barbara Bag measure approximately 8" wide, 10" high, and 2.5" in depth.
Large Barbara Bag measure approximately 10" wide, 12" high, and 2.5" in depth.
This fair trade Guatemalan bag is handmade by the artisan group Ruth and Nohemi. Ruth and Nohemi was founded in 1986 after the bombings in the community of Chontala, near Chichicastenango by a Methodist pastor and tailor. By using the weavingfrom the war widows and by teaching their sons to sew, the whole family benefited. The boys received scholarships to attend school, and the widows received improvements to their homes and were able to send their children to school with their increased income. This group supports several artisan groups and community projects with the profits from the sale of their products.