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Handcrafted of cotton with leather trim in smoky beige, this complex bowling bag from India carries on the artisanal traditions of West Bengal's Shantiniketan region. Featuring an original design by Kailash and Anurag, the bag is detailed with batik motifs, using a wax resist along with colorful dyes. An ID tag dangles from one of the straps, and two belt buckles at the side adjust the bag's size. Opening with a tuck lock clasp, the front flap lifts to reveal a pocket for storing small items and accessories. The bag's main zipper opens to a lined interior in candy apple red, complete with a zipper pocket and an open pocket.

Batik techniques on cotton retell the legend of a majestic rooster owned by the king. This shoulder bag from Wahyu Sulistiani depicts the sawunggaling pattern from Central Java, which symbolizes the power and beauty of Javanese culture. Lined in black, the bag features golden beadwork accents and opens to reveal a convenient pocket.

Two colorful birds wing across this beautiful blue handbag from Wahyu Sulistiani. Created in batik on cotton, the sawunggaling motif depicts the king's favorite rooster, which is a symbol of Javanese beauty and power. Lavish beadwork is applied by hand, and the roomy tote — lined in black — opens to reveal a convenient inner pocket.

A colorful bird wings across this beautiful handbag from Wahyu Sulistiani. Created in batik on cotton, the sawunggaling motif depicts the king's favorite rooster, which is a symbol of Javanese beauty and power. Lavish beadwork is applied by hand, and the roomy bag opens to reveal a convenient inner pocket.

Hand crafted from bamboo, Ahmad's sling bag is best for breezy days wandering through the city. The Balinese artisan uses bamboo stalks and ate grass to hand weave the darling bag, crafting the slender strap from synthetic leather. Lined in batik-printed cotton, the bag is finished with a simple snap closure.

You'll want to show off the charming, handmade qualities of Ahmad's woven sling bag, which is best for breezy days. The Balinese artisan uses bamboo stalks and ate grass to hand weave the darling bag, crafting the slender strap from synthetic leather. Lined in batik-printed cotton, the bag is finished with a simple button closure.