handmade bucket bag

Combining hues of black and ivory, members of Guatemala's Aj Quen association hand-weave this bucket bag of cotton. This bag features stripes and chevron patterns, and drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap. Opening with a drawstring closure, it reveals a cotton lining with a zipper pocket on one side.

Presented by El Salvador's Women Leaders of La Colorada, this bucket bag features geometric patterns and stripes in verdant green hues. Local women artisans hand-weave this bag of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom. Zipper pockets on the front and back offer space for storing small items. Opening with a button, this bucket bag's main compartment features a cotton lining with a zipper pocket on one side.