Handmade Guatemalan Tote Bag “Alzatate” – Authentic Mayan Textile & Premium Leather | PonchosBags

The Alzatate tote bag represents the perfect fusion of contemporary elegance and rich Guatemalan textile tradition. This spacious handcrafted tote is made from high-quality genuine black leather and features a stunning diamond-shaped front panel with authentic hand-woven Mayan textile. The vibrant multicolor geometric patterns in pink, yellow, purple, orange, and turquoise are meticulously crafted by local artisans using ancestral backstrap loom techniques, creating a functional work of art that celebrates Mayan cultural heritage.

The sophisticated design combines durable black leather with elegant camel-tone handles and accents that provide contrast and timeless style. The top zipper closure keeps your belongings secure, while the spacious interior offers ample room for laptop, documents, and all your daily essentials. Golden metal hardware adds a refined touch to this versatile bag.

Perfect for professionals, lovers of artisan design, conscious travelers, and anyone seeking a statement bag that combines functionality, elegance, and social responsibility.

Key Features:

• ✔️ 100% Guatemalan handmade artisan craftsmanship by Panajachel artisans
• ✔️ Diamond-shaped authentic Mayan textile panel woven on backstrap loom
• ✔️ Premium genuine black leather with durable finish
• ✔️ Camel leather handles and accents with golden metal hardware
• ✔️ Secure top zipper closure with spacious interior compartment
• ✔️ Spacious design – perfect for laptop, work, and travel
• ✔️ Fair trade & sustainable fashion – supports artisan communities

Dimensions:

• 📏 Width (top): 15.5 inches (39.4 cm)
• 📏 Width (bottom): 14 inches (35.6 cm)
• 📏 Height: 11 inches (28 cm)
• 📏 Depth: 5.75 inches (14.6 cm)

Every Alzatate tote is truly unique — Mayan textile patterns and colors may vary slightly due to the handcrafted manual process, ensuring you own an irreplaceable piece of Guatemalan Mayan culture. The central diamond design makes this bag a bold and authentic style statement.

Perfect for: modern professionals, executives, designers, travelers, ethical fashion lovers, Mayan culture enthusiasts, anyone seeking elegant and unique work bags with cultural significance.

About PonchosBags: We are a family-owned Guatemalan business based in Panajachel that works directly with talented artisans from communities including San Juan La Laguna, Chichicastenango, Santa Catarina Palopó, and other indigenous towns in the Guatemalan highlands. We combine traditional hand-woven Mayan textiles with premium quality leather to create exclusive designs that honor our ancestral heritage while generating sustainable economic opportunities for local artisan families.