Handcrafted Cross-Stitched Hmong Cotton Tote Bag 'Hmong Fantasy' Item ID: 2671797992
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"Charming colors and traditional motifs come together in a fascinating design by Nuchsuwan from Thailand. Proud of her heritage, the artisan handcrafts a cotton tote bag with a Hmong pattern on the front, all made using the cross-stitch technique and aluminum beads. Furthermore, the accessory features a cotton lining, an interior pocket, a coconut shell button closure and little plastic beads dangling with grace from the item."
- 1.1 lb
- Bag: 13.8 inches H x 11.8 inches W x 2 inches D,Strap(s): 21.3 inches L x 1.2 inches W,Drop length: 9.8 inches from strap to bag
- 0.63 lbs
- Bag: 13.8 inches H x 11.8 inches W x 2 inches D
- Strap(s): 21.3 inches L x 1.2 inches W
- Drop length: 9.8 inches from strap to bag
- 100% cotton
- aluminum beads
- plastic beads
- coconut shell button; cotton lining
- Features a button closure
- Hand wash only
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
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“After I finished studying Marketing at Payap University (Chiang Mai), I worked with an automobile company, and then worked as an executive housekeeper until I had my first child. I quit my job to be a full-time homemaker and help my husband’s business sometimes.
“My routine at that time didn’t allow conventional hours for me, because I had to stay up late from midnight to 5 A.M., then sleep and wake up in the afternoon, but I had some free time to find some hobbies. My brother’s girlfriend sews clothes for selling, and sometimes I would help her make a pattern.
“Once, when I went to Chiang Mai’s biggest market, I saw a beautiful handbag from a hill tribe shop. I got an idea that I wanted to make my own bag design, so I went to my brother’s girlfriend to borrow her sewing machine and I tried to make my first hill tribe bag. That was the point that I realized I could start to create my products for sale and begin to learn to embroider things myself.
“I started to sell on Instagram. The sales went well, but I wanted more sales channels. I tried another online website, but my English is not so good, so I went back to Instagram.
“I do every process by myself, from going to the market and selecting the best hill tribe fabric, patches and accessories; to designing and embroidering. I try to make my bags distinguished, and try to find a new idea every day. I want to have an investment to grow my shop and also increase the sales opportunities. I hope NOVICA will be a good way to help my dreams come true.”
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“After I finished studying Marketing at Payap University (Chiang Mai), I worked with an automobile company, and then worked as an executive housekeeper until I had my first child. I quit my job to be a full-time homemaker and help my husband’s business sometimes.
“My routine at that time didn’t allow conventional hours for me, because I had to stay up late from midnight to 5 A.M., then sleep and wake up in the afternoon, but I had some free time to find some hobbies. My brother’s girlfriend sews clothes for selling, and sometimes I would help her make a pattern.
“Once, when I went to Chiang Mai’s biggest market, I saw a beautiful handbag from a hill tribe shop. I got an idea that I wanted to make my own bag design, so I went to my brother’s girlfriend to borrow her sewing machine and I tried to make my first hill tribe bag. That was the point that I realized I could start to create my products for sale and begin to learn to embroider things myself.
“I started to sell on Instagram. The sales went well, but I wanted more sales channels. I tried another online website, but my English is not so good, so I went back to Instagram.
“I do every process by myself, from going to the market and selecting the best hill tribe fabric, patches and accessories; to designing and embroidering. I try to make my bags distinguished, and try to find a new idea every day. I want to have an investment to grow my shop and also increase the sales opportunities. I hope NOVICA will be a good way to help my dreams come true.”
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