Handwoven Jalieza Cotton Goldenrod Satchel Mexico

Beautiful hand woven goldenrod cotton bag made on a back strap loom by a women's collective in San Mateo Jalieza, Oaxaca. Women from around the town work to keep the craft alive by teaching each other and new generations how to use the backstrap loom.

Outer layer and straps are 100% cotton, liner with small zippered pocket is polyester. Versatile style - with double short straps and one long, more detailed, adjustable strap with silver-colored metal details to use as a cross body bag. It also has strands with pom poms on each side to give it a different look.

Jalieza Cooperative

Just outside of Oaxaca City lies an oasis of handwoven cotton: the village of Santo Tomas Jalieza. Here, the backstrap loom is the heartbeat of almost every household.