Here are pictures of the handmade leather shoulder bags that I custom make using braided leather construction. They are about 13" wide, 7" high, and 5" across the bottom. The large brass YKK #10 zippers used on them are quite strong and, like the bags, long lasting. The four bottom corners are pleated for dimension. The eight strand braided leather strap can be ordered any length. Usually they are about 32 inches long. I use a variety of braided appliques on them. The cost of this shoulder bag is $225.00 but can vary with alterations made to it. Near the bottom of this page there are several smaller versions of this design/style. Most all of the pictures on this page are clickable for larger views.
Below are some other variations of this design and more will be added from time to time.
I changed the design of this bags zipper. It now slopes/arches/sags between the handles. Besides looking nicer (in my opinion) it allows better access to the bag. I have used this way of attaching the zipper before and decided to go back to it.
I figured out a way to add a pocket to this design (pictured below). While this one is fairly large, I could make it smaller. It has an open top.
Other changes, most slight, have been made to most all of these bags.
Here are some smaller versions of this design/style
The dimensions of these smaller bags are about 10" wide x 6" high x 4" across the bottom. They, too, have the pleats on the bottom corners and the large brass zippers that I use on most all of my work. As with all my bags - I will make the strap on it any length desired. The cost of one this size would be $190.00. Click on the images for larger views.
Check out these links to other braided leather goods that I have made and read my guest book to see what others have said about the things they have purchased from me.
Dear Dave,
I have been truly enjoying my new purse for these past couple of weeks.
Let me say that the workmanship, craftsmanship, and attention to detail is incredible. I am so happy that I took the chance and ordered from you. Your numerous e-mails explaining minute details and your willingness to accommodate my needs of an extra pocket on the Sennit bag, insures that this is a perfect purse for me.
My experience in ordering from you has been a pleasant one, and I will definitely be ordering from you again. Mark me as a very satisfied customer and know that I have been giving out your web site address to the many individuals who have asked about my beautiful bag.
Clear Skies,
Barb
This picture is clickable for a larger image.
The bag below is linked to a page with four different views of it.
Here is a bag using two of my brown tones - Mahogany and Rust.
Folks should specify how long they would like the fringe to be. I suggest they go long - it's nice fringe. The fringe on the ends of the braided strap are near 12" long.
