Glass Bead Flower Purse Metal Frame - GOLD white While the use of beads

While the use of beads to adorn textiles has a long history in Guatemala

which gives them their charm

Care: Can be hand washed with delicate detergent and air dried

A generously-sized tote bag made from a handwoven 100% cotton  brown and cream ikat fabric and contrasting multicolor hand-embroidered or stick-woven trims

Glass Bead Flower Purse Metal Frame - GOLD white While the use of beadsThese vintage style purses under a metal frame use flower designs from traditional Mayan women's blouses, called huipiles. They are fully lined in cotton poplin and are roomy enough to hold credit cards, cash, coins, and small keyrings. We have made these for many years with a small women's cooperative above Lake Atitlan in Guatemala's Western highlands. Item detail: Glass beads in floral design, available colors: Lt Blue, Multi, Pink, Red, Gold,