NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Trendy and practical, this woven handbag makes for a versatile accessory. The Yurivilca Family designs the bag in bold shades of stawberry and lime featuring classic linear patterns. The bag's exterior is woven from a rich alpaca wool blend, while the ample interior is lined in cotton and features a pocket. Bag closes with a magnetic button. Artisan Info: In his traditional weaving town, the name "Yurivilca" shines brightly, yet it is the name don Cesar Yurivilca that truly resonates - the result of the man's inimitable success in the art of textiles. Don Cesar is currently somewhat of an institution in a town that has made its name on tapestry weaving. This prestige is garnered not only through the success of his tapestries but also because Don Cesar is a pioneer in the field, choosing to take a different path from the traditional techniques and inventing the tapiz relleno. All of the local weavers now follow Don Cesar's technique because they are able to achieve a visual impact with their weavings similar to that which a painter would be able to create with his canvas. "I've been involved in the field of weaving since I was a child. The influence comes from my family and from my town as well. My parents and my grandparents were weavers and almost everyone in town is involved
