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Unique Floral Wool Handbag, 'Andean Purple'

Product ID: U44310

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Unique Floral Wool Handbag, 'Andean Purple'

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This item is available for pre-order and will ship within 2 to 8 weeks. Learn More

Available in 2 to 8 weeks. Learn More

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Rosa Maria Castillo celebrates the joyous colors of the Andes with this dazzling handbag. Working with purple wool, she adds handcrafted flowers and colorful leaves. The purse is fully lined with both an inner zipper pocket and a cell phone pouch.

Made in Peru

  • 100% wool and plastic. Cotton lining
  • Features a zipper closure
  • Dry clean only
  • Free Gift Wrap? No
  • Premium Gift Wrap? No
  • 0.21 kgs
  • 0.5 lbs
    • Bag: 18 cm H x 36.5 cm W x 9 cm D
    • Bag: 7" H x 14.25" W x 3.5" D
    • Handle(s): 1.5 cm H x 13.5 cm Diam.
    • Handle(s): 0.6" H x 5.25" Diam.
    • Drop length: 13 cm from strap to bag
    • Drop length: 5" from strap to bag
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Rosa Maria Castillo

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Rosa Maria Castillo from Gift Collection.

 

Meet the Artist

Rosa Maria Castillo

Rosa Maria Castillo

"It's been a challenge to demonstrate what wonderful things can be made, the fact that even with children, women can move ahead in life."

"For me, my art is essentially a way of rescuing part of our own traditions. The colors, the materials and the textile... arts are an important part of our identity.

"I was born in the capital on December 15, 1964. But I grew up in Bellavista where we lived with my grandparents. My Grandmother Aurelia loved handicrafts and encouraged us to knit and embroider. She was a wonderful cook and really great at everything she did; she was a dynamic woman and we learned a lot from her.

"I learned my art at home. Both my grandmothers loved handicrafts and they often created things to sell in order to cover a household expense. Another factor is that my father loved to paint. He was a university math professor and the still life was his favorite theme. My mother was an art teacher in a state school. With them I acquired a love for art and its different expressions in different parts of Peru. My father loved to travel and bring home souvenirs from the places we visited, and in this way, we became acquainted with our country's different arts and crafts.

"I got started in this work by chance. People take different paths in life and, when my children were born, I spent every minute with them. At the time, I knitted and crocheted a lot so they'd always have pretty clothes. One day, a shopkeeper asked me if I had knitted the sweaters they were wearing and he also liked my handbag. I was proud to say I had made them all myself and I also made their clothes. He asked me if I could make some things for his boutique. In those days, I didn't see myself as a craftswoman — I was just creating things for my family.

"But that wasn't the last of it. When my children were older, things were a bit difficult economically. Both of them were in the university and their expenses were much greater, so I went back to this wonderful world of designing and crafting. I began to make handbags. I wanted to get ahead with things I created with my own hands and this brings so much personal and professional satisfaction. It leads us to reevaluate women's work.

"Through my handicrafts, I want to share our rich culture, our identity and the importance of what Peruvian women can do, as there's always a way to get ahead in life. Many times we can't do it alone, but together we can.

"My art is a part of my life, something essential that completes me as a woman, a mother and a professional. My greatest challenge has been facing a lack of support when you are alone. It's been a challenge to demonstrate what wonderful things can be made, the fact that even with children, women can move ahead in life. But my greatest challenge of all has been this reevaluation of Andean textile art in its different expressions.

"My favorite hobby is watching movies with my children, when I can enjoy their company.

"Thank you, Novica friends, for letting us into your lives with handcrafted designs rooted in our traditions. We hope you enjoy each one as much as we enjoyed creating them."

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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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