Multicolored Night Handwoven Multicolored Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Birthstone Each Piece Original Work of

Each Piece Original Work of Art

Nantana Sompamitre crafts a whimsical pencil holder

Shaped by hand and meticulously hand painted

Maya Artists of the Yucatán create it in the same way they have for centuries

The polished gems are set in a handcrafted sterling silver bracelet

Multicolored Night Handwoven Multicolored Cotton Backpack from Guatemala Birthstone Each Piece Original Work ofEvoking a gorgeous night, this fashionable backpack is designed by Mirian Otzin of Guatemala. She works on a traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, diligently hand weaving multicolored designs in the style of Mayan textiles. Faux leather accentuates this backpack, which can be worn on two adjustable straps or carried by a handle. A zipper pocket at the front provides space for storing odds and ends. The bag's main flap opens with a belt buckle,