Fair Trade Artisan Handcrafted Purses, Bags And Totes

What a beautiful purse for an evening out on the town or for your next party! Black with brilliant magenta threads for that extra POP!

The fabric for this great purse has been woven by impoverished women on a backstrap loom and then sewn into this wonderful little clutch style purse!

Purse approx 11" wide and 14" long. Item # MJ95 -- $31.99

Unique Messenger bag - Computer bag - School bag - Travel bag - or whatever you need it for! This handcrafted bag is made by the Fair Trade women's artisan group in San Juan La Laguna.

The cotton yarns were woven on a backstrap loom. 14 1/2" wide X 11" tall X 2 3/4" deep. Adjustable strap is 46" long. Large zippered pocket inside and zipper at top to close. Item # AB917 -- $41.99

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plum blue

"Go Green" with these reusuable shopping bags! Use these bags instead of plastic bags wherever you shop! Give them as gifts to help your family and friends "go green." Beautiful and strong fabric that the Guatemalan women's skirts (cortes) are made from and in your choice of dark pink with black or lighter pink with black or blue with black.A Fair Trade "green" shopping bag made in San Juan La Laguna. Generous 15 1/2" X 18" --Item# LV352 --- $18.99 each

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Blue Dark Pink Light Pink

Women artisans in Guatemala weave yarn into this beautiful fabric then handcraft it into a stunning tote / purse. 100% cotton. Purse measures 11 inches X 12 inches with total length including handles of approx 21 inches.

Thank you for helping women artisans! Item AA809 $28.99

Fantastic Fair Trade shoulder purse in a lighterweight fabric that was crafted on a backstrap loom. Beautiful burgandy and brown with a touch of Ikat / Jaspe woven in. 32 1/2" overall length with a shoulder strap drop of 19 1/2" -- fully lined with pockets inside and out and velcro and tie closure.

IX43 -- 28.99

Cute shoulder bag perfect for travel or a quick run to the mall. The fabric is typical for a Mayan corte (skirt) and even has the typical hand embroidery. Purse measures approx 7" tall X 6 1/2" tall and the shoulder strap has a drop of 26" Zipper closure with zippered pocket inside.

Item # M105 -- $21.99

What a sassy purse! Wonderful bright colors to brighten your day!

The fabric was woven on a backstrap loom and then crafted into this purse by women artisans in Guatemala. A great gift to give or keep for yourself!

Purse is 13" X 7" and the strap has a drop of 13", fully lined.

Item #mj97 -- $26.99

Another great purse that has been handwoven on a backstrap loom by women artisans working to help feed and educate their children.

Beautiful shades of brown in this purse, fully lined, 100% cotton, 6" X 10" with a shoulder strap drop of 13".

Item # LV349-- Price $26.99

"Grab Me" when you need a little bag -- I was handcrafted under Fair Trade guidelines and when you buy me the artisan is compensated Fairly!---Naturally tinted cotton yarns are woven on a backstrap loom and then made into this fully lined clutch bag. Zipper closure. 7 1/2" X 5". Great for sewing supplies, pencil bag, cosmetics, etc. Item #AB903 -- $11.99

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rosy pink rust/browns multi color

What special purses! Fair Trade and eco friendly!!

The yarn has been hand dyed from natural plant sources such as chilca for gold color, Ilamo or coconut husk for brown, carrots for orange color, sacatinta for blue, quilete for a light green, and sacatinta & coconut husk for gray.

After dyeing the yarn it is woven into this fabric on a backstrap loom then crafted into this wonderful purse! This is a really nice heavyweight fabric!

IX40 has shades of green as the main color; shoulder strap drop length is 22" and overall length is 34" - zipper closure, fully lined with pockets inside and on front. Price $34.99

IX41 is shades of orange and browns as the main colors; shoulder strap drop length is 19" and the overall length is 32" -- velcro closure, fully lined with pockets inside and out. Price $34.99

IX42 has shades of burgandy, gray and browns; shoulder strap drop length is 18 1/2" and the overall length is 31" - velcro closure, fully lined with pockets inside and out. Price $34.99

Item / Color

IX40 green IX41 orange IX42 burgandy / gray

The fabric for this colorful striped purse has been woven by impoverished women on a foot pedal loom and then sewn by another impoverished women's artisan group into this beautiful purse.

With your purchase you are helping 2 women's groups! Zipper closure, fully lined. Shoulder strap drop of 18"- purse approx 12" wide.

Thank you for helping to make a difference! Item # mj106 --- $26.99

This wonderful little bag is perfect for travel --- around the world or to the mall. Will hold a passport perfectly. Just the size for necessities when you don't want to carry a large purse.

Fabric has been loomed on a backstrap loom by the artisan group Ajbatz' Bal'. 7" long and 5 3/4" wide. 100 % cotton. Zippered pocket and velcro flap closure.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of women artisans. Item # ab919 -- $22.99

Women artisans in Guatemala hand tint and weave yarn into this beautiful fabric on a backstrap loom then handcraft it into a stunning purse. The dyes used to tint the yarn are from local plants and barks such as the chilca, sacatinta, coconut husk etc. 100% cotton.

Purse measures 14 inches X 13 inches with total length including handles of approx 21 inches.

Thank you for helping women artisans! Item # AB921beige ---$34.99

"Vibrant Stripes" Absolutely stunning shoulder bag of varying shades of muted oranges, browns, rust! Cute gathered detail at shoulder straps makes this a unique purse. 100% cotton fabric handwoven on a backstrap loom then made into this sturdy purse by women artisans.

Purse measures 15 inches X 15 1/2 inches with total length including handles of 25 inches. Velcro closure. Item # AB921vibrant -- $26.99

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