Tactic Stripes in Navy Handwoven Striped Cotton Tote in Navy from Guatemala _artisan--the-leakey-collection-tag-boilerplate Alice hopes to grow her

Alice hopes to grow her business to help other qualified seamstresses make a fair wage

With a captivating lion-like face

Meaning 'Mother Earth' in the Ewe language

These artists seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock

Carved from bone

Tactic Stripes in Navy Handwoven Striped Cotton Tote in Navy from Guatemala _artisan--the-leakey-collection-tag-boilerplate Alice hopes to grow herThe artisan women of Tactic, Guatemala hand weave this tote of cotton on the traditional backstrap loom. Mirian Otzin presents the bag, featuring stripes of sky blue over a body of navy. Multicolored geometric patterns that depict a procession of birds accentuate a black panel at the center. Held by a pair of handles or on an adjustable strap, the bag opens with a zipper to reveal a cotton lining with a zipper pocket. materials: 100% cotton; cotton