Tactic Stripes in Black Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11339 Hand dyed and painted in

Hand dyed and painted in Haiti

Labradorite's subtle inner flashes of color give the stone a unique charm

an elephant motif adorns the deep blue

and wood grain will vary

By Sukartini

Tactic Stripes in Black Handwoven Striped Cotton Baguette in Black from Guatemala _artisan--novica-artisan-11339 Hand dyed and painted inThe 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.