Flowers of Comalapa Zigzag Motif Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Made Mulyani Trimmed in supple brown leather

Trimmed in supple brown leather

Alejandro Chávez displays them in a traditional diorama

Convenient Kangaroo Pocket & Drawstring Hood: The front kangaroo pocket provides a handy place to keep your hands warm or store small items

and small bowl are hand-carved of mango wood into the lovely shape of a plumeria flower

a village well-known for its silver crafting

Flowers of Comalapa Zigzag Motif Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Made Mulyani Trimmed in supple brown leatherInspired by the vibrant flowers in the Comalapa region of Guatemala, Mirian Otzin designs this fashionable backpack. She works on a traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, diligently hand weaving multicolored zigzags and geometric patterns in the style of Mayan textiles. Faux leather accentuates this backpack, which can be worn on two adjustable straps or carried by a handle. A zipper pocket on the front provides space for storing odds and ends. The