Trip to Cusco Hand- Tooled Leather and Suede Backpack _artisan--novica-artisan-4830 Armando Ramirez adds assorted pieces

Armando Ramirez adds assorted pieces of cast-off metal

Each piece is attached to the next by way of a high-polish brass bead for a limited yet fluid range of motion

a butterfly reveals its beauty artfully carved into a dried mate gourd

teardrops of larimar combine with sparkling blue topaz in this pair of dangle earrings from India

Alfredo Falcon knits it from baby alpaca wool for a pleasing texture

Trip to Cusco Hand- Tooled Leather and Suede Backpack _artisan--novica-artisan-4830 Armando Ramirez adds assorted piecesUsing skills handed down from her father, Peru's Kathiana Quispe hand tools this beautiful leather backpack with Andean motifs. The brown leather is combined with black suede and accented with a segment of handwoven wool tapestry. The shoulder straps feature a center zipper, so that the bag can also be slung over one shoulder if desired. The fully lined interior features a zipper pocket for small items; the bag is secured by a magnetic snap.