dinner handbag

Web-like patterns in Wedgwood blue on white are created using the Shibori tie-dyeing technique. Artisan Ratna Probadi designs the unique clutch, adding a faux leather flap in saddle brown. The clutch is fully lined in plaid cotton and closes with a brass button. The artisan names her design after a coastal town in West Java.

This stylish small shoulder bag is the work of Ahmad in Bali. The compact purse is crafted of woven bamboo and vinyl cords, and features attractive faux leather trim and straps.

Because the artisan uses fabric remnants, the cotton lining color and pattern can vary, making each bag a unique work of handcrafted art.

Easygoing and stylish, this handbag from Java is designed by Rella Tung. She works with supple leather in a solid sepia hue to craft this envelope bag by hand. It can be held like a clutch, like a wristlet with a removable wrist strap, or like a sling with a removable, adjustable strap. The front flap opens with a magnetic snap to reveal a faux suede-lined interior, complete with one zipper pocket for organizing your belongings.

Artisan Hilmy Arifin of Java favors classic designs and top-quality leather in her accessory designs, such as this versatile tote bag. The bag is crafted of supple leather in mahogany brown and fully lined in cotton. Two open pockets and one zipper pocket in the bag's interior and one open pocket on the exterior keep small items secure, and a jaunty leather tassel completes the design.