Trip to Cusco Hand- Tooled Leather and Suede Backpack _artisan--novica-artisan-4830 crafted this item using recycled

crafted this item using recycled glass beads

pinewood and copper

Each piece is attached to the next by way of a high-polish brass bead for a limited yet fluid range of motion

Alfredo Falcon knits it from baby alpaca wool for a pleasing texture

Trip to Cusco Hand- Tooled Leather and Suede Backpack _artisan--novica-artisan-4830 crafted this item using recycledUsing skills handed down from her father, Peru's Kathiana Quispe hand tools this beautiful leather backpack with Andean motifs. The brown leather is combined with black suede and accented with a segment of handwoven wool tapestry. The shoulder straps feature a center zipper, so that the bag can also be slung over one shoulder if desired. The fully lined interior features a zipper pocket for small items; the bag is secured by a magnetic snap.