A guy from Texas visited my web site and then contacted me and said he wanted to purchase a purse for himself. I emailed him back saying that I could build what he was requesting and this picture is the result of our collaborating about the design. Later, when I was about to send it to him he expressed some hesitation about it being called a purse. I explained to him that the fashionable name for it was man bag.
The dimensions of this top bag are about 14.5" wide x 12" high x 4". It has four pockets - one full width on the front under the flap that is 9" high. There is another full width pocket on the inside back that is 9'5" high that is gathered a bit at the bottom to accommodate it holding more. It also has the two pockets on the sides that are about 4" wide x 6" high. These side pockets are also gathered to hold more. This bag can be made with a variety of pockets both inside and out.
This particular one has a 45" long braided shoulder strap. It has a long flap covering the open top of the bag.
I'm sure this bag would suit a woman as well as a man.
I made another bag similar to this that has an open top - no flap. The cost of a bag, like pictured just below, is $360.
The guy that ordered the bag above was so happy with it he ordered another one that is very similar to it. This one is a bit smaller and is made with my chestnut colored leather. It's dimensions are about 12.5" high x 11" high x 3". It has a full width pocket on the front under the flap and the two side pockets. It also has a large full width pocket on the inside that is slightly gathered at the bottom for depth.
This one was made using my Mahogany leather. It also is about 14.5" wide x 12" high x 4". It has the two side pockets, a pocket under the flap, and another on the inside of the back. This style accommodates a lot of pockets, although, I suggest people limit them.
