purses & bags | Heartful Village Blog https://handmadebyartists.com Your Online Portal to Quality Handmade Products Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:26:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 Free Wheelin’ Bags & Pillows https://handmadebyartists.com/2021/07/free-wheelin-bags-pillows.html Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:51:40 +0000 https://handmadebyartists.com/?p=5374 This image is one of my favorites. It’s a digital painting with the look of real paint on canvas. The title is based on a Little Rascals movie where the kids were in a runaway go-cart. One of them, I think Stymie, shouted “we’re free-wheeling”, and I see that go-cart, and more, racing downhill in […]

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]]> a waxed canvas and leather triple duty convertible bag https://handmadebyartists.com/2014/05/a-waxed-canvas-and-leather-triple-duty-convertible-bag.html Sat, 31 May 2014 21:18:14 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/a-waxed-canvas-and-leather-triple-duty-convertible-bag xobruno is a Portland company that creates leather and canvas bags and wallets for women and men.   The bags are all handmade from high-quality materials, and they’re made to last and develop character with age.  Every bag in the xobruno collection is an elegant statement of style and practicality, but my personal favorite is the […]

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]]> elegant kente cloth shoulder bag https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/09/elegant-kente-cloth-shoulder-bag.html Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:51:02 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/elegant-kente-cloth-shoulder-bag This kente cloth shoulder bag by Alex Boakye is really something special.  The colors are vibrant, but the overall effect is one of quiet elegance.  This bag can go casual or dressy and it’s eye-catching either way.  The bag has an inside zippered pocket and is fully lined.  Click the image or click here for […]

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]]> mz fair trade handwoven bags and rugs https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/05/manos-zapotecas-handwoven-fair-trade-bags-and-rugs.html Sun, 26 May 2013 05:39:05 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/manos-zapotecas-handwoven-fair-trade-bags-and-rugs The post mz fair trade handwoven bags and rugs appeared first on Heartful Village Blog.

]]> pretty cotton tote with maya trim and a cell phone pocket https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/03/pretty-cotton-tote-with-maya-trim.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:59:56 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/pretty-cotton-tote-with-maya-trim The Aj Quen Association is one of the oldest weaving associations in Guatemala.  In fact, Aj Quen means “the weaver” in the Cakchiquel Maya language.  The association is comprised of 800 craftspeople from 26 artisan groups.  Most of the craftspeople are women from four Maya groups, the Quiche, Cakchiquel, Tzutujil and Kekchi.  In addition, the […]

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]]> emil congdon high-quality handmade bags https://handmadebyartists.com/2011/04/emil-congdon-high-quality-handmade-bags-now-emil-erwin.html Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:40:45 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/emil-congdon-high-quality-handmade-bags-now-emil-erwin When I discovered recently that Emil Congdon’s East Nashville Upholstery Etsy shop was gone, I set out to find out where he’d gone.  It turns out that Congdon had come to view what had been a hobby, handcrafting high-quality bags and wallets, in a different light. And it’s now his day job.  He’s catching up […]

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]]> this messenger bag is keyed in on style https://handmadebyartists.com/2011/01/this-messenger-bag-is-keyed-in-on-style.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:59:59 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/this-messenger-bag-is-keyed-in-on-style Dana, at Urban Heirlooms, makes stunning leather bags and wallets. Some, like this one, have an unusual and intriguing antique skeleton key closure that I love.  These are classically, timelessly fashionable bags. And they are also sturdy, roomy, and made to last. There’s a good selection of styles, colors, and sizes to choose from and […]

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]]> camera bags as pretty as a picture https://handmadebyartists.com/2010/11/stylish-handmade-digital-slr-camera-bags-by-janine-king-desigs.html Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:41:04 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/stylish-handmade-digital-slr-camera-bags-by-janine-king-desigs Janine and Don King, in Utica, New York, create camera bags that are so pretty they could be subjects of photographs themselves.  There are florals and paisleys and abstract designs.  You’ll find bright colors, blacks, grays, and muted neutral tones.  And stylish though they are, these bags are about a lot more than just style. […]

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]]> big beautiful bag for market and everyday use https://handmadebyartists.com/2010/10/big-beautiful-lightweight-bag-for-market-and-everyday-use.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:42:40 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/big-beautiful-lightweight-bag-for-market-and-everyday-use Retrofied, in Savannah, has a wonderful selection of bags that are purse pretty and perfect for around town errand running general duty.  These are one-of-a-kind designs fashioned around high-quality fabrics and individually screened prints.  There’s a good selection of sizes and styles:  Roomy reversible hobo bags, laptop bags, diaper bags, and more.  This lovely cotton bag […]

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]]> recycled bicycle inner tube bags, journals and jewelry https://handmadebyartists.com/2010/07/recycled-bicycle-inner-tube-bags-journals-and-jewelry.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:21:32 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/recycled-bicycle-inner-tube-bags-journals-and-jewelry Pale Pink has some very cool and unusual products.  Jytte Haslund Larsen, the very creative artisan behind this Etsy shop identifies herself as “a Danish woman with a hang of getting involved in extremely time consuming projects (etsy, for example) and a love for all arts and crafts.”  She makes journals, necklaces, wallets, and bags, […]

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