formal handbags

The waving shapes of songket cloth is captured in sterling silver, handcrafted by Balinese artisan Dewa Arimbawa to dangle from the ears. Songket is a traditional type of decorative cloth woven from silk or cotton with shimmering metallic threads. The elegant nature of songket is captured in these earrings, featuring designs accented by a combination of finishes.

Thai artisan Chirada masterfully combines traditional Hill Tribe motifs with contemporary functionality in this bi-fold leather wallet adorned with a cotton panel centerpiece where intricate embroidery and weaving techniques form a mesmerizing patchwork tapestry. This colorful accessory boasts a convenient magnetic snap closure that opens to reveal a lined interior with four card slots, a secure zippered coin pocket, a dedicated bill compartment and five additional slots for all your essentials.

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a breathtaking ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in purple, pink and fuchsia with golden accents. She carries a handbag and flaunts a magnificent hat. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Inspired by the traditional form of shadow puppet theater known as wayang, Javanese artisan Witri Kusuma designs this striking and uniquely fashionable passport wallet. Handcrafted of leather in a solid parchment color, the wallet is inscribed with the word "Passport" above the image of a wayang puppet that is laser-cut. Folding open, this wallet reveals two slits for storing paper bills and cards as well as your passport.