NOVICA Purple Hand Made Cotton Tote Bag, Orange Zest'

NOVICA, The Impact Marketplace, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: Orange and purple undertones color this handbag with zestful elegance. Crafted by Thai designer Nareenat, the patterns are printed with traditional batik techniques. The fully lined cotton tote has a pocket inside. Bag: 16.25" H x 11.75" W x 2.4" D Straps: 20.75" L x 1.2" W Hand wash only About our Artist: Sawasdee kha! My name is Nareenat Takerd, and I would love it if people worldwide understood and appreciated the value of handcrafted items. They might not look 100% perfect like the machine-made items, but handicrafts are more valuable as they always have a story behind them. They brought my husband and me together. I'm the youngest of three children, which could perhaps account for my nickname, Goy, meaning 'little finger.' When I finished my BA in Fine Arts and Traditional Thai Arts, I moved to Bangkok to look for a job. However, shortly afterward my mother got seriously ill and I returned to look after her, until she passed away. My father now lives with one of my brothers. I studied for a master's degree then, and when I graduated I wanted to look for a job as a government officer because it is a steady job with a good welfare system, and both my parents had been officers. However, due to the country's economic situation, there were no jobs available. A friend from my college days offered me a job at his family's saa paper mill. Our relationship flourished and after a year, we got married. We have no children, out of personal conviction, and we fully enjoy our lives together as a couple and as co-workers. That's how handicrafts got us together. My husband is a hard-worker who is always exploring new...