artistic handbags

Working in the ancestral technique of leather working, Mexican artisans Paulina and Maria Jose create this beautiful and elegant shoulder bag. Crafted from leather in a solid mahogany hue, this bag features hand-tooled floral and leaf patterns that showcase excellent artistic skill. This bag drapes over the shoulder on two straps, one of which has a dangling tag. Opening with a zipper, this accessory showcases a roomy, unlined interior with a handy zipper pocket on one side and an open pocket on the other.

Adelina Saldaña grew up in a large family in Nicaragua which moved to the capital so that the children could receive an education, a move she credits to allowing her to become the artist she is today, specializing in leather. This shoulder bag has an attached snakeskin patterned wallet feature that closes with magnetic snaps. Inside, the bag is fully lined with two pockets, one with a zipper. It makes a cold and modern fashion statement.

Every lady is a queen in her own realm, and this exquisite creation from Thailand is here to make everyone bow to the monarch who lives inside you. Artist Suchada works with the finest leather materials to create this olive shoulder bag, whose adjustable strap can be detached to transform the piece into a glorious handbag. Equipped with a magnetic snap closure of sophisticated allure, the piece showcases a generous interior composed of three compartments, one zippered for secure use. The back, in the same dapper hue, has a zipper pocket for essentials or small items.

Experience the captivating craftsmanship of Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe with this exceptional tote bag, meticulously crafted from espresso leather and ginger suede. The intricately hand-tooled leather showcases embossed Inca motifs on the back complemented by a vibrant ayahuasca-inspired cotton accent adorning the front, skillfully hand-embroidered in the traditional style of the Shipibo-Conibo people. Practical yet stylish, this tote offers adjustable leather straps, a secure zippered closure, a fully lined interior and an inner zippered pocket, making it the perfect blend of functionality and artistic elegance for your everyday needs.

Black leather exudes sturdy elegance under Ricardo Hinojosa's artistic guidance. He designs a versatile backpack featuring a pocket in its ample interior, and three more outside that fasten with iron buckles. A fourth pocket is placed at the back, underneath the leather straps.

Carry your phone with elegance with this handy leather wallet. Artist Wendy Oviedo from Costa Rica handcrafts this beautiful chocolate-toned accessory with a magnetic snap that secures your phone in a multicolour polyester lining. Ideal for phones around 6.5 inches, it also features eight card slots and a pocket in the flap for coins or other items.

Carry your phone with elegance with this handy leather wallet. Artist Wendy Oviedo from Costa Rica handcrafts this charming navy-toned accessory with a magnetic snap that secures your phone in a multicolour polyester lining. Ideal for phones around 6.5 inches, it also features eight card slots and a pocket in the flap for coins or other items.

organise your documents and items with this elegant leather wallet. Handcrafted by Costa Rican Artist Wendy Oviedo, this wallet is also a passport holder, and features a snap closure, an adjustable strap and a polyester lining. The design can hold several items in its eight small pockets and two openings. This charming accessory is so convenient that it also features a space for carrying a pen!

organise your documents and items with this luxurious leather wallet. Handcrafted by Costa Rican Artist Wendy Oviedo, this wallet is also a passport holder, and features a snap closure, an adjustable strap and a polyester lining. The design can hold several items in its eight small pockets and two openings. This lovely accessory is so handy that it also features a space for carrying a pen!

Artisan Kathiana Quispe designs this passport holder to share her vision of world peace, for others to carry with them as they explore and better understand the world: "Peace is within, and one of the best ways to find it is by traveling," the artisan explains. "Traveling, you find yourself, discover new emotions, new corners, and the calmness that comes with the realization that the world is so big that your own problems become small."

The artist explains that llamas are positive, adaptable creatures known for their balance and action. They are also protectors, known to keep predators away from flocks and herds of smaller animals.

To Kathiana Quispe, the represent an image of a path to peace, as does the concept of a passport itself, increasing understanding and appreciations between far distant peoples.

Her dark brown leather passport design is enhanced with a handloomed Andean textile. The interior features a polyester lining, and pockets to secure a passport.