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.

Working from Tasajera Island, El Salvador's Leader Women of La Colorada proudly craft this sling handbag of 100% cotton. Using the foot pedal loom, the artisans weave the sling by hand to feature a multicolored reversible design. Zippered pockets can be found on both sides of the handbag, which is secured at the top with a wood button.

Presented by El Salvador's Women Leaders of La Colorada, this cute cotton sling features verdant stripes of green alongside black. Local artisans hand-weave the sling of cotton on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom. This bag drapes over the shoulder on an adjustable strap, which fastens with a plastic buckle. An open pocket at the front provides space for storing small items, and a black faux leather panel accents the bag at the bottom. This bag's main compartment opens with a zipper to a cotton-lined interior.