Handmade Guatemalan sling bag chest pack in olive green and navy blue leather with hand-woven Mayan textile front panel. Compact crossbody design with front zipper, adjustable strap, and ergonomic shape. Perfect for travel, city, and activities. Handcrafted chest bag!
$140.00
The Ixquic sling bag is the perfect hands-free carrying solution that combines smart compact design with distinctive artisan style. This elegant chest pack sling bag is crafted from premium genuine leather in a sophisticated two-tone combination of deep olive green and navy blue, and features a stunning vertical front panel with authentic hand-woven Mayan textile in vibrant geometric diamond patterns in tones of bright pink, purple, red, orange, turquoise, green, and black. Meticulously handcrafted by talented Guatemalan artisans in Panajachel, each Ixquic sling bag represents the perfect fusion of modern urban functionality and authentic cultural beauty.
The ergonomic sling/chest pack design is specifically engineered to be worn crossbody over the chest or back, keeping your essentials secure, accessible, and comfortably distributed while maintaining total freedom of movement. This configuration is ideal for urban travelers, cyclists, city explorers, festival-goers, street photographers, and anyone needing quick access to essentials without the inconvenience of carrying a traditional purse or large backpack.
The main compartment opens fully via a high-quality vertical front zipper with leather pull, providing instant access to passport, phone, wallet, keys, snacks, compact camera, or any essentials you need at hand. The interior is carefully lined to protect your electronic devices and valuables. The ergonomic triangular shape construction naturally fits your body’s contour, distributing weight evenly and eliminating annoying bounce during active movement.
The adjustable olive green leather strap is wide, robust, and designed for all-day comfort, even during extended city walks or nature excursions. The durable metal buckle system in antique bronze tone allows quick adjustment to the perfect length for your body and usage preference (chest, back, or hip). The robust metal D-ring ensures secure and durable connection between the strap and bag body.
The sophisticated two-tone leather combination of olive green and navy blue creates an elegant and modern visual contrast that is both professional and adventurous, appropriate for urban contexts, international travel, or nature getaways. The vibrant multicolor Mayan textile adds a spectacular visual element that makes this sling bag an instant conversation piece while celebrating rich Guatemalan textile heritage. The 100% genuine leather construction ensures exceptional durability that will improve with years of adventures, developing a beautiful personalized patina.
The compact yet surprisingly spacious size is perfect for carrying essentials without the bulk of a full backpack—ideal for urban travel where you want to travel light but have everything at immediate reach. The inherent anti-theft design of sling bags (you wear the bag in front where you can see it) provides additional peace of mind in crowded markets, public transportation, or tourist areas.
Perfect for security-conscious urban travelers, digital nomads navigating cities, urban cyclists, street photographers, music festival attendees, international market explorers, urban runners needing to carry essentials, tourists wanting hands-free in museums and galleries, and anyone rejecting the inconvenience of traditional bags in favor of modern hands-free solutions.
Every Ixquic sling 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 sling bags are exactly alike. With daily use, the leather will develop a unique personalized patina reflecting your urban adventures and travels, making your sling bag truly yours.
How to Wear Your Ixquic Sling Bag:
What fits inside: Passport, large smartphone, wallet, keys, snacks, portable battery, compact camera, map, sunglasses, face mask, hand sanitizer, and small travel essentials.
Leather care: To keep your Ixquic bag in optimal condition, occasionally treat the leather with natural leather conditioner. The leather can withstand light rain and intensive daily use. Marks and color variations add authentic character.
Perfect for: international urban travelers, digital nomads on the move, city cyclists, street photographers documenting urban life, music festival attendees, local market explorers, security-conscious tourists, urban runners, college students navigating campus, public transport commuters, minimalists traveling light, people valuing hands-free access to essentials.
About PonchosBags: We are a family-owned Guatemalan business based in Panajachel, cultural heart of Lake Atitlán, working exclusively with Guatemalan master leatherworkers specialized in creating high-quality functional leather accessories. The Ixquic sling bag represents our philosophy of adapting traditional Guatemalan designs to the practical needs of modern urban life. Each sling bag is crafted entirely by hand using the highest quality vegetable-tanned leather, personally selected for its durability 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 Ixquic sling bag, you invest in an exceptional urban accessory while directly supporting Guatemalan artisan families and preserving cultural traditions that represent centuries of artisan mastery.
