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Bright Cotton Backpack Crafted in Guatemala, 'Light of the Sun'

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Bright Cotton Backpack Crafted in Guatemala, 'Light of the Sun'

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Inspired by the light of the sun, Guatemalan artisan Cristina Sajvin creates a stunning handbag in moody tones. She works on the traditional backstrap loom to hand-weave this geometric bag from cotton, accented with russet faux suede. This backpack drapes over the shoulders on two adjustable straps or can be held via a handle. A zipper pocket decorates the back of this bag, which opens with a belt buckle and a drawstring to reveal a lined interior in black.

Made in Guatemala

  • 100% cotton, polyester blend synthetic suede; polyester lining
  • Adjustable strap(s)
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Wipe with a damp cloth
  • Features a belt buckle closure
  • Free Gift Wrap? Yes
  • Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
  • 0.36 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • Bag: 38 cm H x 28 cm W x 14 cm D
  • Bag: 15" H x 11" W x 5.5" D
  • Strap(s): 70 cm min L - x 86 cm max L x 2 cm W
  • Strap(s): 27.5" min L - x 34" max L x 0.8" W
  • Drop length: 35 cm min L - x 40 cm max L
  • Drop length: 13.75" min L - x 15.75" max L
  • Handle(s): 10 cm L x 2 cm W
  • Handle(s): 3.9" L x 0.8" W
  • Drop length: 5 cm from strap to bag
  • Drop length: 2" from strap to bag
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Cristina Sajvin

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Cristina Sajvin from Central America.

 

Meet the Artist

Cristina Sajvin

Cristina Sajvin

"My greatest dream is to be able to give our daughter a good life… I want her to love herself and recognize her great potential and use it in a good way, so she can be an agent of change."

As a little girl, Cristina Sajvin showed a great ability for weaving on the backstrap loom. The young mother and artisan... was born in 1996 in Solala.

"When I was six, my mother began teaching me to weave and embroider so I'd develop the skills to earn a living. I went to live with my aunt in Antigua when I was nine, because my mother struggled to support our large family. I looked for opportunities to sell our textile arts in this small colonial city.

"As time went by, I met my husband Ronny and our daughter was born in 2013. Starting a family wasn't easy because we didn't have the money for everything a baby needs. But together and with God's help, we've been able to overcome all obstacles. I think faith and true love are a mighty force for getting ahead in life.

"Today, I use my handwoven fabric to embellish handbags that Ronny and I sell in tourist areas. Working hard together, we've been able to build a small house of our own.

"It all began with my first sale. I never imagined one of our biggest opportunities would come our way. It's wonderful be able to work with Novica, who has opened a door to show our designs to the world and lets our hard work and passion be recognized.

"My greatest dream is to be able to give our daughter a good life. I want her to have many opportunities to grow — not only economically but also as a good person. I always ask God to let me have what's needed to guide her to become a good woman, so she is respected. Most important, I want her to love herself and recognize her great potential and use it in a good way, so she can be an agent of change. And if she can give something back to her country, that she do so with much pride."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE

Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.

BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!

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