Handbags

Beautiful tapestry bag is large enough to use as an overnight or weekend bag. Measures 19.5″ x 14″. 29″ double straps. By Down Home Leather, who have been making tapestry bags for decades. There are a LOT of cheap tapestry bags out there with vinyl trim and machine made tapestry…this is not one of those! Excellent, unworn condition.

Awesome Italian leather bag was found in the flea market in Rome. I just love Italian leather, which is high quality, shiny, strong and sturdy. Brass hardware. Measures 16″ x 11″ x 7″ with 14″ double handles. Zippered inside pocket. Very good condition: some minor stains on the velvet lining.

Adorable, petite handbag is made of a beautiful floral printed leather. Black leather trim and black fabric lining. Original (unused) mirror. Measures 8.5″ x 6″. Mint, unused condition.

Rare, unusual style, something that Stevie Nicks would have loved in the 70s. The perfect satchel, big enough for all your stuff. Very soft suede, yet structured. Gray leather handle. Love the huge tassel in front. By “Moda.” Lined with an inside zippered pocket. Measures 19″ x 12″ with a 14″ strap. Excellent condition.

Vintage summer bags are hard to find. There are a ton of ladylike straws out there, but for us hippie chic gals there are few large shoulder bags, or hobos. I especially love the ethnic look of this one, in a great batik fabric. Lined in a black fabric, in very good condition, with a zippered inside pocket. Label says,”100% Cotton Made in India.” Measures 14″ x 13″ x 8″ with double 25″ straps. LOVE this bag!

Sacha is a maker we always search for, and their quality never disappoints. Here is a rare piece, genuine karung (lizard), displaying beautiful workmanship and great style. Baby blue! Turquoise stone closure. Gorgeous multi-chain gold handles and leather lining. Measures 8″ x 4.5″ x 3″. Excellent condition.

Moonbags were manufactured by Patricia Smith, a Milwaukee-based artist, in the 80s. This style is sort of a slouchy bucket, made from metallic blue leather and textured suede. Gorgeous! Measures 11.5″ x “11.5 with a 51″ strap. Label reads, “Moon Bags Patricia Smith Designs Milwaukee WI.” Very comfortable and easy to use, great as a cross-body style or you can knot the strap to make it shorter. Excellent condition!

*For more information about Patricia Smith and her Moon Bags, see my blog. Patricia Smith herself even commented on it! The Moon Bags Story.

Moon Bags were manufactured by Patricia Smith, a Milwaukee-based artist, in the 80s. This style is her signature, best-loved design: a slouchy bag with a hand painted acrylic panel. The panel is interchangeable so it’s fun to collect more and vary them. This one comes with TWO panels (see photos.) Measures 13.5″ x 8″ with a 43″ leather strap. Label reads, “Moon Bags Patricia Smith Designs Milwaukee WI @1987.” Very comfortable, roomy and easy to access; great as a clutch, cross-body style or you can knot the strap to make it shorter on the shoulder. Excellent, unused condition!

*For more information about Patricia Smith and her Moon Bags, see my blog. Patricia Smith herself even commented on it! The Moon Bags Story.

These bags were made in the 1960s by hippies in Maine. Each one was created by hand and no two were alike. When you see one in person, you understand why: they were total free-form designs, very earthy but also extravagant, often embellished with semi-precious stones. And they always used the finest deerskin leather.

This one is exceptional as I’ve never seen an Erda in metallic leather! Measures 10″ x 10″. Braided strap measures 50″ (can be knotted if you want it shorter.) Excellent condition.