NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Hand-crafted with hemp, this bag features a main pouch and a smaller one in front, the interior is lined with cotton. Longan wood motifs lead on to the hemp strap. Anchalika Chamnan then incorporates the cotton embroidered motifs to render this bag vibrantly chic. 80% hemp, 20% cotton Hand wash only in luke-warm water with mild detergent. Artisan Info: "My name is Anchalika Chamnan, I come from northern Thailand, which is considered to be the gate to Burma, Laos, and China. My hometown is renowned as a trading town and my family and relatives are involved in different types of trading. At present I am studying geography at the university but when I go home I stay with my aunt, since she works in the textile trade. "She began by buying textiles from people and selling to others. But about a year after that, she started to design her own textiles, transforming them into different types of work. She needs many people to help her, so I am here to help her out. And in so doing, I learn her craft. Even if embroidery is a traditional skill for the women in our area and everybody can do it, I still need to learn more about patterns to create more interesting pieces. "
