Handmade Handbags
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Although handmade handbags are usually more costly than factory-produced purses, what they offer in quality and style may be worth the price.
About Handmade Handbags
Handmade handbags usually depict high quality craftsmanship. Most designers offering handmade purses will have a set of bag shapes, types or styles for you to choose from, and you can choose the materials, accents, and extras for the bag. Many places will make customized bags made from your specifications if you want a specific look.
Alternately, many stores have collections of handmade bags available for purchase, so you can simply choose from among them and have a unique handmade bag without the wait time for a custom order.
Fabric Handbags
Fabric handbags are made in a variety of different styles, from vintage to contemporary looks. Fabric purses are one of the most popular types of handmade handbags. There are a huge variety of fabrics to choose from in today's marketplace to produce a highly individualized look.
Other Materials
In addition to fabric blends, cotton, canvas, and evening bag fabrics like silk and satin, there are also many other materials available for custom made purses. Leather, synthetic leather, suede, faux fur, denim, and more are available.
Be aware that designers of handmade handbags may specialize in a certain type of bag. Designer Rebekka Leigh, for example, specializes in hand crafted designed from faux furs.
Choosing Your Bag
Choosing a handmade handbag, like choosing any bag, can be a difficult decision. You want to be sure it is quality, meets your needs, looks great, and gives a great impression. Consider the following when choosing your bag:
- Look at other designs or bags from the designer or company. Are the stitches careful and even? Does the craftsmanship look like it was done well?
- Is the packaging done with care? Creators of quality hand crafted bags take pride and care in their work, and most view their creations as works of art. Shoddy packaging may be a sign of less-than-quality work.
- Is the bag for daily use or for a special occasion? You may be mesmerized by the brilliant colors of a certain fabric in the boutique, but think about when and where you'll be wearing it to make sure you get the bag you need.
- Does the bag have the space and organization you need? Sometimes things like interior pockets, zipper pockets, or other functional details may not be included in the standard bag design. If you need certain details, it's usually possible that it can be added for a small additional fee.
Weddings and Special Occasion Bags
Handmade bags for weddings and special occasions can be a welcome solution. Instead of searching high and low for the perfect bag to match you wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses, or the perfect bag for a special evening, you can have one made in the shape, color, and design you want.
The addition of embroidery, sequins, crystals, or other embellishments can add flair to your special occasion bag. In many cases you can choose the types of embellishments and hardware that you want to have.
Prices
Prices range greatly for hand-crafted purses. For a simple slouchy fabric bag for a small designer, you may pay in the ballpark of $60 to $80. For an elite handmade designer name like Hermes, you may pay thousands of dollars.
Shopping
The following are some shops that offer handmade handbags in a variety of different styles:
- Kundalini Handbags are hand-sewn bags. Day and evening bags are available, and many bags depict a roomy, triangular shape.
- Mavery Designs offers a variety shapes and styles of original handmade purses.
- Nappa Studio creates hand-crafted bags with Asian-inspired fabrics. They are known for their popular and unique Kimono tote.
- Miyo Design creates trendy, urban-inspired everyday handmade totes and bags.
- Daisy Janie sells handmade purses, totes, and bags in a variety of signature contemporary fabrics and designs.
- Eva Handbags sells handmade handcrafted bags.
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