Nylon shoulder bag, 'Bananas'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Kulpriya Pasuk designs a bag of tropical allure, which she calls baitong because its verdant hue reminds her of a "banana leaf." She crafts the bag by hand from nylon, creating textures through different patterns. Pasuk uses double nylon threads to ensure the bag's resistance. The bag features a coquettish fringe and a long shoulder strap. 100% nylon. Hand wash only, dry in the shade. Artisan Info: "Sawasdee Ka! My name is Kulpriya Pasuk; my friends call me by my nickname, Ooy. First, I'd like to thank everyone who is interested in my products. I hope that you can appreciate they are designed to preserve the life of nature. We use science and technology too much, so it's time everyone returned to nature and an uncomplicated lifestyle, starting by using handmade products created through the effort, hard work and imagination of people, as well as their love. You'll be proud to know that you have helped preserve nature in some way, and can help improve the conditions of people in Thailand's countryside. "In 1976, I was born in a northern province and when I finished high school my family, who worked in agriculture, moved to northeast Thailand; there, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. I have a sister and two brothers - I'm the second one. Mine is a warm family and I grew up surrounded by love and understanding. We always helped each other,