Handmade Guatemalan weekender bag in genuine navy blue leather with hand-woven Mayan textile side panels. Spacious duffel design with front zippered pocket, padded adjustable strap, and reinforced top handle. Perfect for weekend trips. Handcrafted travel bag!
$275.00
The Itzanami weekender bag is the perfect travel companion that combines generous capacity with sophisticated artisan style. This elegant duffel-style travel bag is crafted entirely from the highest quality premium genuine navy blue leather, and features stunning vertical side panels with authentic hand-woven Mayan textile in vibrant multicolor geometric patterns in tones of bright pink, purple, turquoise, yellow, green, and black. Meticulously handcrafted by talented Guatemalan artisans in Panajachel, each Itzanami bag represents the perfect fusion of practical travel functionality and authentic cultural beauty.
The spacious Boston bag/duffel design offers exceptional capacity perfect for weekend getaways of 2-4 days, business trips, gym, pool, or as airplane carry-on that meets standard hand luggage dimensions. The extraordinarily large main compartment opens completely with a heavy-duty double-pull zipper running across the entire top, providing total and easy access to your clothes, shoes, toiletries, and electronic devices. The external front zippered pocket offers quick access to travel documents, passport, phone, keys, or any essentials you need at hand without opening the main compartment.
The adjustable padded shoulder strap is ergonomically designed for superior comfort during long transfers in airports, stations, or streets, distributing weight evenly even when the bag is fully loaded. The soft leather padding protects your shoulder while the robust antique bronze metal buckle allows adjusting to the perfect length for your height and preference. The double reinforced top handles allow comfortable hand-carrying or in the crook of your arm, offering versatility in how you prefer to transport it depending on the situation.
The bag’s base features four metal protective feet that elevate the leather from the ground, protecting your investment from damage, moisture, and wear, while keeping the bag upright and stable when placed on surfaces. The 100% genuine vegetable-tanned leather construction ensures exceptional durability that will improve with years of travel, developing a beautiful personalized patina that tells your adventure story around the world.
The vibrant Mayan textile side panels not only add a spectacular visual element that makes your bag instantly recognizable on luggage carousels, but also celebrate rich Guatemalan textile heritage, turning every trip into a statement of appreciation for authentic cultural craftsmanship. The sophisticated navy blue leather color is professional, elegant, and versatile, appropriate for both business trips and leisure getaways, and effectively conceals normal wear from frequent use.
Perfect for frequent travelers who appreciate artisan quality, business professionals seeking distinctive style, weekend adventurers, gym and sports lovers, photographers needing to transport equipment, musicians carrying small instruments or accessories, and anyone who rejects mass-produced generic luggage in favor of unique artisan pieces that last decades.
Every Itzanami bag is truly unique — genuine leather develops natural variations in tone and texture that are part of its authenticity, and Mayan textile patterns vary slightly according to the artisan’s work, ensuring no two bags are exactly alike. With use, the leather will develop a unique personalized patina reflecting your travels and adventures, making your weekender truly yours and visually improving with each trip.
Leather care and maintenance: To keep your Itzanami bag in optimal condition through years of travel, occasionally treat the leather (every 3-6 months) with quality natural leather conditioner. Avoid prolonged exposure to heavy water, though the leather can withstand light rain and airport humidity. If it gets wet, let it dry naturally away from direct heat like radiators or hair dryers. Minor marks, scratches, and color variations add authentic character and can be minimized with conditioner. Store the bag stuffed with tissue paper when not in use to maintain its structured shape.
Packing tips: This weekender can accommodate approximately: 3-4 complete outfit changes, shoes, toiletries, laptop up to 15 inches, chargers, books, and travel accessories. Use packing cubes to maximize internal organization. The front pocket is perfect for travel documents, boarding passes, passport, phone, and snacks.
Perfect for: frequent business travelers, digital nomads, weekend adventurers, stylish gym members, traveling photographers, musicians, athletes, college students traveling home, couples sharing luggage, special graduation or anniversary gift, people investing in lifetime quality luggage, conscious travelers who reject fast fashion.
About PonchosBags: We are a family-owned Guatemalan business based in Panajachel, on the shore of majestic Lake Atitlán, working exclusively with Guatemalan master leatherworkers with decades of experience in the traditional art of leatherwork. The Itzanami bag represents our commitment to creating heirloom-quality artisan luggage that will accompany travelers for decades, not just seasons. Each weekender is crafted entirely by hand using the highest quality vegetable-tanned leather, personally selected for its resistance, natural beauty, and ability to develop patina over time. Mayan textiles are woven by female artisans from communities like San Juan La Laguna using ancestral backstrap loom techniques passed down through generations. By choosing the Itzanami weekender, you invest in an exceptional piece of luggage while directly supporting multiple Guatemalan artisan families and preserving cultural traditions that represent centuries of artisan mastery.
