The recycled plastic shoulder bag is super cute helps to clean up about 25 shopping-size plastic bags. Made of durable crocheted recycled plastic in black and blue coloring, each is fully functional as well as beautifully hand crafted. Measures about 9" x 9" with two 24" shoulder straps. Most purses are blue and black in color.

Each item includes the name of the woman who created it. Read more about this amazing women's cooperative at The Njau Website.

Chaguar is a thorny fibrous plant similar to the yucca. The Wichi Indians of Northern Argentina harvest the chaguar, manually peel and clean the plant and beat it to soften it. THe weaver then separates the fiber by hand. Natural dyes made from roots, fruits, seeds, leaves, and bark are used to dye the fiber before the weaver, using wooden needles, weaves the chaguar fabric into patterns from nature including armadillo, snakeskin, and jaguar fur. The bag is approx. 10 by 9 inches with a 40 inch long woven strap. This bag has a zipper.

Hours of beautiful hand embroidery has gone into this piece of functional art. Folds with two inside pockets to fit standard checkbooks. Measures approx 7.5" w x 3.75" h when folded.

Colors and styles vary, but all are vibrant and feature traditional Mayan colors as shown in the photograph.

Your purchase supports higher wages for these talented women of Guatemala.