Multicolored Brilliance Vibrant Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Bhavesh El Salvador

El Salvador

Rainbow-colored puzzle pieces grow from a tree with the phrases "Embrace Differences" and "Understand Autism" for an encouraging

Sterling silver jali or openwork motifs fill shapely triangles that are centered by rainbow moonstone cabochons

which means 'hanging earrings' in Hindi

Indonesian artisan Wayan Neri strikes out on her own

Multicolored Brilliance Vibrant Handwoven Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Bhavesh El SalvadorBrilliantly beautiful, this fashionable backpack is designed by Mirian Otzin of Guatemala. She works on a traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, diligently hand weaving multicolored designs with a predominant green hue 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 bag's main flap