Embroidered with a vibrant array of floral patterns, this beautiful clutch is designed by Peru's Milagros Campos. She works with local artisans, who hand-weave the clutch of soft alpaca yarns in turquoise. This handbag opens with a pompom-accented zipper to reveal a lined interior for keeping your belongings.
Made in Peru
100% alpaca; polyester lining
Features a zipper closure
Dry clean only
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
“From a young age, I connected with artisans and challenged myself to spread their art through the designs that I developed."
“Hello, I am Milagros Campos. I was born in the beautiful village of San Vicente de Cañete, located to the south of... Lima, Peru. I consider myself to be a tough, entrepreneurial and humanitarian woman.
“As a child, I always liked handmade crafts, but it was not until I met a friend of my cousin’s that my interest really took off. She invited me to visit Ayacucho, where I met some artisans and they taught me all about the marvelous work that they do by hand. Then, I traveled to Arequipa. I spent a few days there learning each technique for the pieces that they make. What really attracted me were the ancestral techniques that each region preserves, and how keeping a form of these techniques alive is a way of offering employment opportunities.
“From a young age, I connected with artisans and challenged myself to spread their art through the designs that I developed. In order to connect with the artisans, it was necessary to travel a lot and live with them in their workshops, learning and being a part of each community that I visited.
“I had a good job in the capital, but I had to leave it due to family health concerns--my mother was fragile and had to have an operation so that her situation did not get any worse. Then, I had the good luck of getting a job close to her and my family.
“Months passed by, and I still felt new at my job. The manager of that shop had worked there for 19 years. One day, I found some irregularities in the books, but I did not know the proper way to report such an issue. After a few months passed, a new boss arrived. He seemed like someone I could trust, so I told him about the irregularities, with the intention of stopping it. I did not want to persecute anyone; I only wanted a place where I could work in a professional and transparent manner. But, when the time to renew my contract came around, I was harassed out of the company. I became very depressed, but thanks to my parents, my son, and God, I was able to make it through. In order to take my mind off things, I decided to find refuge in taking up my old project: working with local artisans in order to introduce their art and our culture through their handmade crafts.
“Starting on my own has not been easy, and searching for suitable workers was not easy either. But, I found them, and here we are, working hand in hand and accepting each opportunity that our workshop offers us. We find our clients in different markets, offering our handmade pieces of high quality and the best service possible. We are adaptable and versatile.
“What I like the most about my art are the designs and the nuance of our colors, because they show off the inspiration, creativity, and the personal trademark of each artisan. The greatest challenge of my work is transmitting our culture, our traditions, and our passion for art through our craft. My inspiration comes from nature, thanks to which we can obtain naturally-derived colors. I also love all the different types of plants and flowers.
“My plan for the future is to grow together with my team, with whom I develop these pretty crafts, continuing to grow and begin new projects. We hope to be recognized not only in the local markets, but at a global level, as well. I am a proud member of the AMP Cañete Perú team; we have created work for impoverished men and women who are victims of terrorism in rural neighborhoods and communities. We help them develop their abilities and improve their quality of life. We contribute to and help with diverse activities that they develop.”
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WOMEN
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XXL
4
6
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10
12
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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
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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
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M
L
XL
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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
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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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