NOVICA Artisan Handmade Cotton Handbag Handbags Black Handle Solid Thailand ' Midnight'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Ruchira selects black cotton for this delightful handbag design. The horizontal band of red, blue, green and orange comes from Thailand's Lisu hill tribe, whose textiles are known for their vivid color combinations. The purse features mango wood handles and a convenient inner pocket. Bag: 11.25" H x 11.0" W x 3.2" D Handles: 10.25" L x 0.8" WFeatures a magnetic button closureAbout our Artist: I took a course on crafting handmade notebooks. I loved it and got an A in that class. I use traditional fabrics from the Lisu hill tribes, which I purchase directly from them. This makes me happy because their traditional crafts can bring in money for food and for their families. I use environmentally friendly materials and feel I'm doing something good for both users and for the world. Sawasdee kha! My name is Ruchira Samanasak. Ruchira means nice and prosperous. But my friends call me Bam. I was born in Chiang Mai on April 18, 1982, the youngest of two . When I was ten, my father passed away, so I live with mother and my older sister. Mother was a government officer but she is retired now and stays home to take care of us. My older sister is my idol. She is a working woman and has taught me so many good things. I'm very proud of her and want to be a smart woman like she is. My mother, my sister and I are very close and spend a lot of time together. When we're not busy, we love to cook together. I graduated from Rajamangala Lanna University with a bachelor's degree in art and media. I quit a job I had because my sister needed my help with her venture, and I assisted her with art and design. At that time, I also started creating handmade notebooks. I loved it because I can use my creative thinking. This was a major change in my life and

• An original Novica artisan handcrafted product
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Ruchira to craft this item
• Exceptional quality: Crafted with care to be treasured as a keepsake for many years to come
• Product details: 100% cotton and mango wood