handmade purses

This lightweight and elegant clutch handbag is handwoven from lontar palm fiber, a material used in Indonesia as far back as the 5th century BCE. Artisan Farica designs this stylish purse with polyester lining, magnetic closure, and zippered interior pocket.

Lontar, or palm leaf weaving is an ancient art still in practice today using the same techniques. Its natural materials are highlighted in this stylish clutch that brings a tropical touch to any ensemble. Fully lined with an inside zip pocket.

Java's Wahyu Sulistiani designs a versatile travel set that includes a jewelry roll, a cosmetics bag and a toiletry bag. Working with batik techniques on cotton, Sulistiani selects the parang sekar pisang motif in a palette of red, blue, green and cream hues. The parang sekar pisang blends two legendary motifs, the parang or dagger, once reserved for Javanese sultans, and the sekar pisang or banana flower.

The jewelry roll is decorated with tassels; the cosmetics bag features two pockets, and the toiletries bag has one.

This handbag was made to travel. An innovative design by Tomomi of Bali, the handmade leather purse stores flat and then opens into a beautiful wavy-patterned bag. A cotton drawstring bag sits inside, featuring a sea green and ecru chevron print with splashes of dusty mauve, which keeps all of your personal belongings secure.

Nurul Madjid in Bali works with natural fibers to create this summery woven tote, which features a white cotton lining with a drawstring closure. The tote is ideal for the beach, a picnic, or a visit to the local farmer’s market.