Handwoven Vintage Huipil Leather Tote gifts backed with durable vegetable-tanned leather

backed with durable vegetable-tanned leather

Crafted by talented artisans at Ruth & Naomi

24" x 76" plus 3" of fringe on each side

lovingly sewn by Afghan refugees living in North Carolina

Handwoven Vintage Huipil Leather Tote gifts backed with durable vegetable-tanned leatherIntertwineds Huipil Tote is sustainably crafted from a repurposed huipila traditional handwoven blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala and an important part of the countrys rich textile heritage. Each huipil is woven on a backstrap loom and embroidered while weaving, meaning every tote carries the artistry and story of the woman who originally created the textile. At Cuero Malec, a Guatemalan leather workshop, skilled artisans carefully transform