These beautifully Embroidered Giraffe Tote Bags are not only a great statement piece, but a practical every day bag. Each bag, which comes in assorted designs and colors, is fully lined with an inside zippered pocket and padded shoulder straps. Design is on the front side only, and no, we aren't kidding - each bag is HAND-embroidered!  You truly have to see these beauties to believe the quality of the stitching. 
 
**Due to the handmade nature of this product, each color, pattern, and design will vary.  The photos are examples and may not be the exact design or color you receive.
 
"Weaving has long been a tradition among the Mayan women of Guatemala. The daily attire of many Mayan women consists of cortes (handwoven skirts) and huipiles (wee-peels, hand-embroidered, poncho like blouses). The huipil has evolved as textile technologies and fashions change, but is a clothing tradition that can be traced to precolonial Mesoamerica.
 
"Requiring more time and skill than their commercial contemporaries, handwoven textiles are more expensive to make than mass-produced textiles woven by machines. Because of this, Mayan women struggle to practice their traditional weaving skills."