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Striped Puppy Backpack

Handcrafted in Guatemala

Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8810000
Striped Puppy Backpack 1

Striped Puppy Backpack

Handcrafted in Guatemala

Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8810000

Item Status: CLEARANCE
Item Date: 2020-07-01
UPC Code: 732919525533
STORY

Whether they are carrying art supplies, toys, or freshly sharpened pencils for their first day of school, the Striped Puppy Backpack is ready to lend a helping paw. This sweet backpack is handcrafted by artisans working with our fair trade partner Ruth and Naomi in Guatemala. Formed to create jobs for women widowed by civil war, the group continues to provide economic and educational opportunities for the community.

DETAILS
  • Striped Guatemalan multi‒colored cotton fabric on the exterior and black interior lining with black nylon straps; polyester stuffing; thread; metal zipper
  • There are two nylon shoulder straps and one handle loop attached to back of backpack; Handle loop opening: approximately 2.25 inches across to fit a child's hand; The two straps: 23.5L (maximum length when fully extended) x 1W inches; Handle loop: approximately 0.5W inches
  • Head: 4W x 3.5H x 2.25L inches (not including ears); Ears: 3.25L x 2W inches: Two loosely stuffed arms and feet: 3.25L x 2W inches; Body of backpack: 10.25W x 11.75H and has a bottom gusset of 2W inches
  • Handcrafted in Guatemala
ABOUT THE ARTISAN
Ruth & Naomi
GUATEMALA
The weaving cooperative Ruth and Naomi is located in Chontola, near Chichicastenango. The project emerged out of the terror and desperation of Guat...
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