Handmade Mayan Purses

Our Mayan purses are 100% cotton and handmade by the Mayan people indigenous to Guatemala. The fabric is woven by weaving cooperatives usually on a foot or treadle loom. The treadle loom

was introduced to the Mayan by the Spanish shortly after the Conquest in the 1500's. Following the Spanish tradition, initially only men were the weavers. In these modern times, however, the women also use the treadle loom. Before the Spanish arrived the women did all the weaving on what is called a backstrap loom.

The base fabric of all village clothing is cotton, grown in the lowland valleys. Mayan purses are made from the same cotton cloth that is used for their clothing. They are a great fashion item. Made of colorful fabrics and embroidered beautifully, you will love the colors and exquisite designs that these Mayan purses exhibit.

SENORA-BLUE1

Beautiful embroidery covers the front in blue floral design with gold beads in the center of the flowers. Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. SOLD

SENORA-BRIGHT

All-over flowers embroidered in hot pinks, oranges, red, purple and blue. Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. $29.99 + shipping $5.00.

ZOILA-BLUE1

Embroidered all over on both sides with zippered top closure, zippered pocket inside and 24" long straps. Measures 10 1/2"X8"X2 1/2". SOLD

ZOILA-BRN1

Embroidered all over on both sides with zippered top closure, zippered pocket inside and 24" long straps. Measures 10 1/2"X8"X2 1/2". SOLD

SENORA-GOLDEN1

Lovely design of embroidered autumn colored flowers and leaves with a hint of sparkly silver thread. Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. $29.99 + shipping $5.00.

BASKET-BRN1

Embroidered all over on both sides. Has zippered top closure. Measures 10"X7"X3" with 14" long straps. $24.99 + $5.00 shipping.

BASKET-BGP

Embroidered all over on both sides. Has zippered top closure. Measures 10"X7"X3" with 14" long straps. SOLD

SENORA-PURPLE

Positively purple, ya gotta love it! Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. $29.99 + shipping $5.00.

SENORA-BLUE2

A flower-bed of embroidered flowers in dark denim blue with a hint of sparkling gold thread. Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. SOLD

SENORA-GOLD2

This Mayan purse is like a garden of orange roses embroidered with little glass beads and golden thread accents. Measures 16"X9"X4" with 2 straps 20" long. Has large front pocket on the outside and a zippered pocket inside. $29.99 + shipping $5.00.