NOVICA Artisan Handwoven Leather Accent Zapotec Wool Tote Beige with Earthcolor Geometric Motif Handbags Earthtone Multicolor Patterned Mexico ' Forest Fanfare'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Marco Bautista takes the colors of the forest as inspiration in creating this wool tote. Handwoven beige wool hosts bold,Zapotec stars in a multitude of warm, earthy colors. The handles are hand-cut black leather straps. A zipper secures the roomy main compartment, lined in black with a zippered pocket set into the lining on one side and an open pocket on the other. Bag: 15.75" H x 18.5" W x 3.5" D Straps: 27.5" L x 0.8" W Drop length: 10.25" from strap to bagDry clean only|Features a zipper closure|Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: 'I'm Marco Bautista from Oaxaca and I weave wool textiles on a traditional Zapotec loom. Zapotec weaving is an art that's been passed down from generation to generation. I learned from my parents, who learned from their parents who, in turn, learned from their own parents. When I was eight years old, I started with the basics, which consisted of winding the threads on a bamboo spool. By 2006, I was able to weave small rugs. Weaving became a big part of me because it helped pay for my education and I'm very proud to have learned this art from my parents. I'm inspired by Oaxaca's pre-Hispanic Zapotec temples and archaeological sites. I'm also inspired by landscapes, stars, cloud formations, mountains, the colors on the horizon and animals. In addition, I sometimes create contemporary designs using our ancestral techniques.'

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Marco Bautista to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: 100% wool, leather straps. Polyester lining