Add an extra touch of elegance and glamour to a night out on the town with this beaded evening bag exclusive to Cambria Cove. Hand woven in Guatemala by women artisans, this piece was made on a traditional hand loom from small glass beads. Each bag incorporates the traditional "volcano" print used on Mayan jewelry and is finished off with a black cloth interior and zipper closure. Perfect for holding such unglamorous must-haves as keys, credit cards, and lip gloss, in a stunningly discrete way. Practical glamour...what more could a gal ask?
Women artisans in Guatemala weave as they have for hundreds of years, using a back-strap loom. The reason the back-strap loom has remained in use so long is because it is functional and portable. One end of the loom is tied to a tree or other stable object and the other end is tied around the woman's waist; with the long warp threads in place, the woman is now in a position to weave. These vibrant textiles have been hand woven by Guatemalan women artisans to grace your table with a touch of Latin American color.
Ruth DeGolia and Benita Singh founded Mercado Global to connect rural Latin American artisan groups (primarily formed by women) to U.S. companies with the goal of securing for these local artisans a large distribution network for their products. Today, Mercado Global provides fair wage income to hundreds of artisans and their dependents. By purchasing a Mercado Global product, you are helping to empower women and promote social change in rural Latin America.
- A beaded evening bag featuring “volcano” print with zipper closure
• Purse 6.25" high (body)
• Purse 5" wide (body)
• Strap 46" long (total)
Materials:
Cotton Thread, Glass Beads, Cotton Lining
Country of Origin:
Guatemala
