Over $124.1 million USD sent to artisans so far!
Artisan Subscription Box
Passport Club
Lists
- Home
-
- Handbags
Handbags
(2,839 items)Explore NOVICA's Handbags Collection. Discover artisan designs, from handmade leather totes to beautifully embellished evening clutches. You will find unique styles in an array of traditional leathers, handwoven fabrics and contemporary recycled materials to bring a touch of global style to any outfit. There's a style for every season and reason.
Featured Sale
Featured Sale
Coming back
Coming back
Coming back
Featured Sale
PREVFeatured Reviews on Handbags
Beaded silk clutch, 'Turquoise Glamour'
By Tina
lovely
I bought this for evenings on an upcoming cruise. Its gorgeous. Beautifully hand beaded, lovely pattern. Easy to pack.
Tags
Cotton shoulder bag, 'Guatemalan Peaks'
By Oksana
Striking colors!
Bought this for my niece for this coming Christmas, so I have not opened the wrapped package. As with other items Ive purchased from Novica, I have no doubt that this bag is as lovely as it looks.
Tags
Leather handbag, 'Lush Impressions in Teal'
By CINDI
I ll have this handbag forever
I love this handbag! The quality and craftsmanship is unsurpassed. It s beautiful and the teal colour is awesome.
Tags
Featured Artist
Kathiana Quispe Handcrafted tooled leather handbags and accessories
Write a review"Starting out on my own was a difficult decision and very risky... Sometimes, I felt I had failed. I had to close my workshop twice... Practice, steadiness and perseverance were my pillars."
Latest Update
"In 2020, when we were in the midst of the pandemic, I was able to sustain myself financially only by selling through... read more
"In 2020, when we were in the midst of the pandemic, I was able to sustain myself financially only by selling through... read more
Related Articles
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Mother’s Day Present
Buying gifts for my mother has often been a daunting task. I am fortunate to have a very close relationship... read more
The Perfect Fair Trade Purse
Hello, my name is Connie and I am 100% addicted tohandbags. I am continually on the hunt for THE perfect one!... read more
Matching Accessories to your Outfit
An outfit is only as good as the accessories you add to complete the ensemble. You could say that an outfit is... read more
7 Handbag Trends You Need To Know For Fall
It's that time again. You know, when the fashion blogs start going crazy over this season's "it"... read more
Summer Fashion Essentials – What to Wear on Your Getaway
Midsummer is the perfect season for a getaway. Whether youre planning to hit the beach or to burst from the... read more
Kente Cloth Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month this February, were showcasing artisans and artifacts that celebrate West... read more
Handbags Through History
Prehistoric people used medicine bags, and Egyptian hieroglyphs show pouches carried around the waist. Drawstring coin bags were used by European men from the 12th to the 16th centuries, and the first written mention of handbags dates to the 1300s.
In the 1500s, women began carrying bags of sachet. But pockets worn beneath the skirt remained more popular than purses until dresses began to hug the body in the late 18th century. During the Victorian period, a wide variety of purse styles came into vogue and the term "handbag" was coined in the early 1900s.
By the first part of the 20th century, almost every woman carried a purse. Authentic handbags came into their own during the 1920s with all kinds of styles, colors and materials.
From the 1930s to the 1960s, clutches were a favorite. Practical shoulder bags were introduced during World War II. Today hobos, totes and slings compete with classic leather handbags, mini briefcases and backpack bags.
Among Novica's amazing array of styles and materials are sterling silver evening bags by Ploy Intha. Sending an ecological statement, totes of recycled materials make up Neide Ambrosio's soda pop-top collection and Evani Ribeiro's bags of distressed canvas.
