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'Costa Rican Hand Painted Toucan Cotton Drawstring Pouch'

One of Costa Rica's largest birds, the keel-billed toucan is painted by hand on the drawstring bag. Sisters Magaly and Rebeca Valverde work together to create jewelry and accessories with a tropical flair. Magaly crafts and paints this compact purse... more

City Lines,'Handmade Dark Brown Leather Tote Shoulder Bag'

Artisan Hilmy Arifin of Java favors classic designs and top-quality leather in her accessory designs, such as this versatile tote bag. The bag is crafted of supple leather in mahogany brown and fully lined in cotton. Two open pockets and one zipper... more

Sunset Stripes,'Hand Made Raffia Shopping Basket'

Your next trip to the market will be a stylish one with this pretty shopping basket from West Africa's Adams Salley. Woven from raffia, the round basket features an open top with two straps accented by leather embellishments. If you're not up for a... more

Blue Passion,'Hand Made Blue Cotton Shoulder Bag'

Toss your essentials in this practical yet stylish shoulder bag from Thailand's Sansanee Krasae and hit the road. Crafted from 100% cotton, the bag features a striped motif and a zipper closure. Inside, the bag include two open pockets, one zippered... more

Adira Colors,'Handmade Batik Cotton Tote Bag with Elegant Splatter Motifs'

Diverse experiences have taught Ghanaian artisan Mary Dzidzienyo that an elegant spirit is a fearless one. Inspired by those resilient souls that make the world go, Mary handcrafts this cotton tote bag with a lovely batik design in a palette of black... more

Royal Court,'Hand Painted Leather Clutch Handbag Multicolored from India'

Father and son duo Kailash and Anurag hand-paint the surface of this leather clutch, depicting an ancient Indian court scene with music and dance during a marriage ceremony. The bag features a single zipper pocket on one side. The main compartment... more

Cool Carrier in Black,'Handmade Black Leather Waist Bag'

Small and simple, this cool waist bag from Bali's Tomomi has everything you need to carry your daily essentials. Crafted from 100% leather and lined in polyester suede, the smooth black bag features three inside pockets (one open, two with zippers),... more

Island Traveler,'Colorful Vertical Stripes on Black Handwoven Cotton Tote Bag'

Artisans from the Women Leaders of La Colorada craft this shoulder bag from handwoven cotton in colorful vertical stripes on a black background. The bag has a place for everything, with an exterior zippered pocket on one side and an open pocket on one... more

Rainbow in the Dark,'Handwoven Eco Friendly Tote in Black from Guatemala'

Two pastel rainbows decorate the dark body of this black tote from Guatemala. Claudia Hernandez weaving the handbag by hand from recycled cords for a pleasing texture. The purse has two straps, one with a tassel. The button closure opens to a... more

Black Java Stars,'Handmade Fringed Black Leather Shoulder Bag from Bali'

A silver constellation illuminates this stylish black shoulder bag by Tuniyaton. Crafted with soft suede leather, the bag is trimmed with long fringe and closes with a zipper. The black faux suede interior features two open pockets as well as one that... more

Northern Thai Charm,'Thai Handwoven Cotton Shoulder Bag with Leather Accents'

Chaloemphon presents a beautiful espresso brown and mulberry cotton shoulder bag with leather accents. One side of the bag features handwoven fabric with detailed geometric motifs inspired by traditional Thai art. The leather strap is adjustable for a... more

Round Mosaics,'Leather Shoulder Bag in Black with Handwoven Accent'

Elegance and style take center stage in Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe's spectacular design. The gorgeous shoulder bag in black leather features circular accents on the front, one of them made from fabric and entirely woven by hand with traditional... more

Smart Life,'Hand Made Leather Sling Bag'

The deep mahogany color of Suchada's gorgeous leather sling bag will make you the envy of all your friends. Crafted from 100% by Thai artisans, the bag features two open pockets and one zippered pocket. The front flap fastens with a brass buckle... more

Autumn Day,'Hand Dyed and Loomed Hobo Style Handbag in Autumn Colors'

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel of Guatemala presents this hobo-style handbag in a beautiful palette of autumn colors. The interior of the bag has one roomy compartment and a zippered pocket in the 100% cotton lining. An exterior open pocket is adorned with... more

Copper Stalk,'Handmade Cotton Shoulder Bag with Batik Pattern'

Indonesian artisan Susan designs this attractive shoulder bag. Featuring a black cotton lining, the bag is handmade from 100% cotton. The interior contains six pockets, while the exterior has two velcro pockets and one zipper pocket. The bag can be... more

Shopping Day in Red,'Cotton Blend Patchwork Shoulder Bag'

Thai artisan Chirada's gorgeous shoulder bag, crafted with pretty patchwork, is truly one of a kind. Woven from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features lots of contrasting designs and a braided leather handle with matching trim. Inside, one zippered... more

Beauty in Pink,'Fuchsia and White Bag Knit from Jute with Cheesewood Beads'

This exotic jute sling bag is knit by Peruvian artisan Doris Moya, who combines fuchsia with white for a fresh, bold look. The bag's focal point is the Taiwanese cheesewood beads that make it a one-of-a-kind accessory. more

Beauty in Beige,'Beige and Ivory Bag Knit from Jute with Cheesewood Beads'

This exotic sling jute bag is knit by Peruvian artisan Doris Moya, who combines beige with ivory for a fresh, bold look. The bag's focal point is the Taiwanese cheesewood beads that make it a one-of-a-kind accessory. more

Beauty in Green,'Green and Turquoise Bag Knit from Jute with Cheesewood Beads'

This exotic sling jute bag is knit by Peruvian artisan Doris Moya, who combines lemon green with turquoise for a fresh, bold look. The bag's focal point is the Taiwanese cheesewood beads that make it a one-of-a-kind accessory. more

Spring in Thailand,'Black Cotton Tote Bag with Stripe Design from Thailand'

A hand-woven band of fabric with a colorful striped pattern runs down the front side of this black tote from Keawpankanlaya of Thailand. Crafted from 100% cotton, the beautiful bag features a black cotton lining and one open pocket. more

Kuta Heritage,'Brown Leather Tote Bag with Antique Finish from Indonesia'

Handmade by Indonesian artisan Tomomi, this unique brown leather tote bag features accent stitching with one exterior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Crafted with an antique leather finish, this rustic bag is exceptionally durable and sleek. more

Costa Maya,'Beige Crocheted Shoulder Bag with Leather Trim'

Casual and versatile, this shoulder bag from Mexico's Monserrat Dominguez is one you'll reach for again and again. The bag is crocheted by hand from polyester yarns in a straw color, and trimmed with rugged brown leather. The tote-style handbag... more

Birds of Tikal,'6 Artisan Crafted Ceramic Guatemalan Bird Ornaments'

Crafted by hand, diminutive birds are colorful and realistic. Pedro Apop works in ceramic to carefully craft and paint each one by hand. The set of six ornaments includes two toucans, two scarlet macaws and two green quetzals. more

Exceptional Garden,'Floral Embroidered Wool Coin Purse in Black from Peru'

Handwoven from solid black wool, this exceptional coin purse features colorful floral embroidery on one side that is applied entirely by hand. Peruvian artisan Alicia Huaman creates this coin purse, which opens with a zipper to reveal a lined interior. more

Cotton shoulder bag, 'Orient Tan'

In shades of warm brown and beige this shoulder bag is designed to accessorize with modern ethnic elegance. For her design Vinita selects hand-woven cotton forming pleats of hypnotic artistry. Inside the brown lined interior are two pockets one with a... more

Happy Day in Black,'Cotton Blend Geometric-Motif Tote Bag'

Designed with extra pockets for those hectic days, Chirada's hand crafted tote bag is sure to keep you organized. Woven from a poly-cotton blend, the bag features lots of contrasting designs and a cotton and leather handle. Inside, one zippered pocket... more

Java Barrel,'Small Javanese Cotton and Leather Sling Bag'

Crafted of mango-hued woven cotton and trimmed with dark brown leather, this petite barrel-shaped sling is designed by Javanese artisan Nell. The bag is fully lined in polyester with one open pocket inside for keeping small items close at hand. A... more

Beaded handbag, 'Golden Radiance'

Chic and modern this dazzling evening bag is Vipin's creation. The elongated clutch is crafted of a metallic fabric covered with beads while the flap features with faceted beads each one stitched by hand. An inner pocket completes the purse. more

Whimsy,'Reversible cotton handbag'

Crafted by hand, this whimsical handbag is reversible. Gabriela Dias creates a compact tote with green polka dot calico on one side and dotted white calico on the other. Appliqués on green depict an owl in felt. The detachable straps are brown leather... more

Little Adventure,'Andean Leather Crossbody Messenger Bag from Peru'

Peru's Kathiana Quispe handcrafts this stunning Andean leather crossbody messenger bag to help you get all your travel essentials in one place. The bag features a front pocket with a magnetic snap closure to keep small items at hand and is finished... more

Silk tote bag, 'Exotic Green'

Vinita is inspired by traditional hill tribe garments for the design of this tote featuring recycled swaths of hand-woven fabric. In exotic green hues the silk bag has two inner pockets in the dark green cotton interior one with a zipper. Featuring... more

Silk tote bag, 'Exotic Red'

Vinita is inspired by traditional hill tribe garments for the design of this tote featuring recycled swaths of hand-woven fabric. In exotic red hues the silk bag has two inner pockets in the red cotton interior one with a zipper. Featuring ruby red... more

Forest Day,'Rayon and Cotton Blend Hobo Bag in Green from Guatemala'

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel of Guatemala presents this hobo-style handbag in beautiful green colors, handwoven of rayon and cotton blend material on the backstrap loom. The interior of the bag has one roomy compartment and a zippered pocket in the 100%... more

Magical Day,'Rayon and Cotton Blend Hobo Bag in Purple from Guatemala'

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel of Guatemala presents this hobo-style handbag in beautiful purple colors, handwoven of rayon and cotton blend material on the backstrap loom. The interior of the bag has one roomy compartment and a zippered pocket in the 100%... more