leather items

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.

Decorated with a floral motif and intricate patterns in lovely openwork, this shoulder bag from Bali is designed by Tuniyaton. She handcrafts this shoulder bag of leather in solid black. Opening with a magnetic snap, this bag reveals a roomy, unlined interior with a zipper pocket on one side for storing smaller items.

Carrying on the tradition of marroniquería, Mexican artisan Ricardo Hinojosa creates a tote handbag that is full of sophistication. He combines leather in hues of espresso and chestnut with intricate, delicately embossed floral motifs on the chestnut portions. This bag features two adjustable straps. Opening with a magnetic snap, the bag reveals a lined interior with a zipper pocket on one side for storing smaller items.