unique purses

For comfort and flexibility while traveling, a convertible bag is a must. Ours is made by a Florentine leather studio using the same materials they supply to luxury handbag designers. Convert it to a backpack and go hands-free while sightseeing or pulling luggage. Carry it as a purse for a more sophisticated look while dining out or in a museum where backpacks are off-limits.

If you love all things blue, then you’ll obsess over this gift set curated by the NOVICA team with gorgeous Thai-made accessories in your favorite shade. Embroidered by hand, hill tribe motifs tell of the Akha people’s rich textile traditions in a lovely cotton bag with traditional designs covering the generous front pocket, yellow cords and raintree wood beads adorning the strap, a fully lined interior with a zippered pocket and delightful coconut shell buttons. Intricate motifs can also be found on the two-tone macrame dangle earrings where waxed cords are expertly hand-knotted and decorated with brass beads, complete with shiny 18k gold-plated sterling silver hooks. Finally, the vibrant bracelet showcases five strands of gemstones—serpentine, reconstituted turquoise, lapis lazuli, calcite and agate—dancing alongside gleaming brass beads, all woven together on a sturdy brown cord whose adjustable loop closure features delicate brass bells that chime softly.

By Javanese artisan Nell, this stylish jute coin purse features a solid color in sky blue with a silvery lotus flower that is realized in gleaming embroidery and glass beads. Opening with a leather-tasseled zipper, the coin purse reveals a lined interior that is divided into two compartments. On the back, this purse features the embroidered Indonesian phrase Berkah Dalem (By the grace of God).

Multicolor stripes create a cheerful pattern on this pair of sky blue cosmetic bags. Presented by the Thai Tribal Crafts workshop, the bags are handmade by members of the Lisu hill tribe. Lined with polyester, each bag is made from a blend of cotton and rayon and features an open interior pocket.