'Jungle Life,' shoulder bags (pair)

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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. Like scintillating stars on a dark night, the floral motifs in these bags illuminate with graceful elegance. The drawstring bags are sewn by hand and feature a fascinating embroidery reminiscent of Akha artistry. The Akha people are one of the largest hill tribes in Thailand, renowned for their beautiful textile products. Ampai Rungsrisookjit is proud to present this pair of cotton bags, for they evidence the versatile magnificence of Thai textile crafts. 80% cotton, 20% rayon. Features rain tree wood buttons. Dry-cleaning is preferable. If hand-washed, use a mild detergent. Artisan Info: "My grandfather tells how he and his family migrated here 40 years ago from Xishuang Banna in southwest China, by walking over the highest mountains and the deepest tropical jungle before settling in Thailand. "I am the third generation of our family. We belong to the Akha hill tribes. And my name is Ampai Rungsrisookjit. My Akha name Ami means 'Daughter,' but all my friends called me 'Mint.' I was born on April 8, 1977. I am a Christian, but the older people still respect the spirits and ancestral ghosts. For myself, I received Thai citizenship when I was ten years old. That's why I could study in school like the other children in this country. When I finished high school, I got a scholarship