This striking bag is a wearable piece of art, as well as a multicultural showpiece. It features a hand-batiked Ghanaian fabric on the outside, with a contrasting lining of Guatemalan corte fabric, made of repurposed 100% cotton.
Designed for everyday comfort, the bag also has a wide strap and a button closure of hand-carved coconut shell. The spacious interior features a zippered pocket for all your essentials, making it a great bag for traveling or running around town.
Silhouette
- Shoulder bag
Features
- 100% cotton
- Hand-batiked exterior
- Repurposed corte lining
- Hand-carved button
- Wide shoulder strap
- Interior pocket with zipper
Measurements
- Length: 10.5 inches
- Width: 5.5 inches
- Height: 10 inches
Strap Measurements
- Length: 29 inches
- Width: 3.5 inches
Color Selection
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What Is CORTE?
This bag was made from a recycled corte, a vibrant handwoven skirt worn by Guatemalan women. When these durable cortes are ready for a second life, they are hand selected from local markets, washed, and redesigned into sturdy, functional everyday bags or travel companions.
