Tactic Stripes in Black Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11339 Velvet paper backing

Velvet paper backing

the earrings are centered by amethysts flanked by the deep red glow of garnets

Hand dyed and painted in Haiti

By Sukartini

The easy-fit raglan sleeve smock slips over the head

Tactic Stripes in Black Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11339 Velvet paper backingThe artisan women of Tactic, Guatemala hand weave this baguette of cotton on the traditional backstrap loom. Mirian Otzin presents the bag, featuring stripes of pearl grey over a body of black. Multicolored geometric patterns that depict a procession of birds accentuate a poppy red band. Carried like a wristlet or over the shoulder on a removable, adjustable strap, the bag opens with a magnetic snap to reveal a cotton lining with a zipper pocket.