While cashmere is not a traditional indigenous material, this bag shows off Amis artist Piyaw’s keen eye for color in her first attempt to hand paint cashmere. She has currently only one cashmere bag in this size, and is not sure she will make more, so this may well be the only bag of its kind in the world. The 20.5” strap features Piyaw’s beadwork and handmade pottery beads. Clay was a material traditionally used by the Amis tribe to make a special ceremonial pottery called atomo, as well as everyday use items. Leftover pieces of clay were hand formed to create ornaments and accessories.