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. Working on a traditional Andean handloom, the Yurivilca Family creates a brilliant crimson shoulder bag. "This design is inspired by the strength of our Inca blood," they say. Fully lined, the tote has a convenient inner pocket. 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 in this activity. All that I've learned has come from practice, for I've never received any kind of schooling in
