Slings and Purses
This is our collection of sling bags and purses. You can find
everything from fine embroidered silk bags, to modern purses. Our
partner artisans find various ways of expressing their art through our
smaller bags!
This is our collection of sling bags and purses. You can find
everything from fine embroidered silk bags, to modern purses. Our
partner artisans find various ways of expressing their art through our
smaller bags!
$ 32.00
Striped Jute Bag
New!
*Please note: These items are out of stock until late September*
This bag comes in two colorways - both are vibrant and lively! Made out of jute, this bag is earth-friendly, natural, and very...
Bag Tree Display
Free display with purchase of $1,000 worth of any styles of bags. If you reach $1,000 worth of bags, please indicate on your order if you would like a display included in your shipment. Display is made from the wood of trees that have fallen naturally! Comes with a sign...
$ 21.00
Candy Stripes Bag
New!
*Please note this item is out of stock until late August*
This cross-shoulder, spacious purse is fun and functional. Fun and flirty red/pink hues adorn the outside while the inside is lined with a floral pattern....
$ 11.00
Beaded "Peace" Purse
This purse is quilted and closes with a magnetic snap. It comes in brown with a peace sign made of tiny beads.
These are fair trade bags made in India. The artisans who work on these products are compensated fairly for their work. They are also given development help so...
$ 11.00
Beaded "OM" Purse
This purse is quilted and closes with a magnetic snap. It comes in red with an OM sign made up of tiny black beads.
These are fair trade bags made in India. The artisans who work on these products are compensated fairly for their work. They are also given development...
$ 14.00
Sanskrit Passport Bag
With an adjustable strap that can be worn across the body or on the shoulder and its many zipper compartments, this bag is perfect for traveling! The bag is made of a cushioned cloth material with an off-white background covered in black and red Sanskrit. The strap...
$ 7.00
Color Splash Passport Bags
*Please note: The blue variation is out of stock temporarily*
Made of colorful patches of recycled, embroidered, beaded and sequined fabrics, these elaborate passport sling-style bags are the perfect size to fit all of your daily necessities. Sitting just below the hip when slung across your...
$ 9.00
Recycled Video Tape Passport Bags
These sling bags are made from recycled video tape and cotton yarn. They have a thin shoulder strap for hanging.
The bags are handcrafted by young, underprivileged adults with special needs. They belong to an organization that makes sure they get the vocational...
$ 13.00
World Peace Bags
Modern patterns are embroidered using traditional embroidery stitches on a handloom fabric, making the bag an interesting blend of traditional art and modern design. The inside of the bag is lined using handblock printed fabric in contrast colors.The bag also has a small zipped pocket inside. The flap of the...
$ 13.00
Drizzle Rain Bags
These handmade, cotton bags are embellished with fine applique and thread art. They are lined with contrast color hand-block printed fabrics inside. The bag also has a small pocket inside.
They are made by artisans in India, following fair trade practices. They are paid a living wage, and are given...
$ 16.00
Stitch Sizzle Bag
Vibrant bag, made by stitching different printed patches together. The look is enhanced by embroidering it with various kind of stitches. Completely lined inside and has two functional pockets.
Artisans who work on this bag receive a fair wage, work under safe environments, and are given help to develop their...
$ 6.50
Mix-N-Match Sling Bag
Sling bag with vibrant prints. The edge of the bag is trimmed with intricate hand beading. The front flap closes with Velcro, and it covers a large zipped front pocket and a large open top. Very sturdy and a very functional bag. Comes in an assortment of colors.
This product...
$ 19.00
Maya Tassel Bag
Richly embroidered silk bag with embroidered and beaded string. The beads are smaller compared to the other Maya bag, but this style has more mirror work done, and the string has tassels at the end.
This product is handmade by artisans in India. Fair trade has opened the doors to...
$ 19.00
Maya Bead Bags
Beautiful silk bag with beaded flap and embroidered string. The contents of the bag are secured by a zipper under the flap. The outside is a beautiful and detailed display of fine thread and mirror work.
This product is handmade by artisans in India. Fair trade has opened the doors...
$ 19.00
"OM" bags Large size
This is a fair trade product handmade by artisans in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. It is made from silk and has fine embroidery work done on the front. It comes in an assortment of colors and designs, with two main themes: mirror work/embroidery or the “OM” symbol. The...
$ 15.00
Mirror Work Sling Bag
A sling bag with mirror work and fine silk thread work done on both sides. Comes with a beautiful silk string to hang from your shoulder.
The artisan community that makes this product lives on the edge of the great salt desert, the Rann. The fine embroidery is done by...
$ 24.00
Evening Bags
Fine mirror work embroidery, hand-done by artisans of west Gujarat, India. The entire “Kutch” region was affected by a massive earthquake in 2001. This art has lived beyond the destruction and is keeping the artisans bound together. The embroidery on these bags is very fine and elegant, and completely done...
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