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Welcome to NOVICA's Handbags Boutique, featuring exquisitely crafted handbags by talented artisan designers worldwide. Evening bags and clutches from Bali, fine leather purses from Peru, stylish recycled handbags from Brazil, slings and totes from Thailand, traditional shoulder strap weaves from India - a favorite new handbag awaits!
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PREVFeatured Reviews on Handbags
Alpaca blend clutch, 'Vibrant Flowers'
By Jan
Gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful! Superior craftmanship and quality. So happy with this purchase. Thank you and best wishes always.
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Leather shoulder bag, 'Flower Carrier in Black'
By Eileen
Gorgeous yet practical!
This is probably one of the most beautiful handbags i have ever owned ! I cannot express my admiration for the craftmanship and attention to detail ! It arrived gift wrapped, which I had not even requested. I will use it for years, and appreciate the crafters talents as well !
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Hand woven cotton passport bag, 'Kaleidoscope Traveler'
By Pat
versatile bag
This is a smallish but very versatile bag with a central opening and also a large zippered pocket. The long strap makes for a perfect cross body bag. The color goes with many outfits. It wont hold anything very heavy, but is perfect for carrying a few items from my big purse.
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Balvina Huaytalla Patchwork applique
Write a review"I want to share Peru's beauty so that it is never forgotten. For me, this art is a way of sharing what I left in Ayacucho, the lovely land where I was born…."
"This is a medium of expression for me to show the world how beautiful nature is, especially in the Peruvian Andes. I know it so well – my roots are there, and my work depicts our traditions, customs and landscapes.
"I'm Balvina Huaytalla Paquiyauri and I was born in Ayacucho on February... read more
"I'm Balvina Huaytalla Paquiyauri and I was born in Ayacucho on February... read more
Popular Handbags
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Handmade Golden Grass Sling Handbag from Brazil, "Golden Links"
$69.99Linked together, large handcrafted rings of capim dourado, or golden grass form this elegant and fashionable sling from Brazil. Wagner and Cassia work with the natural fiber to create this stunning... Read More
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Handwoven Cotton Eyeglasses Case in Cadet Blue and Ivory, "Mayan Cosmos in Cadet Blue"
$59.99$53.99Inspired by ancient Mayan textiles, Luisa Villavicencio designs this striking eyeglasses case from Guatemala. Handwoven of cotton on the backstrap loom, this case features geometric patterns in cadet... Read More -
Handcrafted Leather Wallet in Blush from Thailand, "Simple Traveler in Blush"
$74.99$67.49With a solid color in blush, this fabulous women's wallet from Thailand is handcrafted of leather. A decorative front flap opens with a snap, revealing an unlined interior with four handy card slots... Read More -
Cotton Blend Arpillera Patchwork Cell Phone Case from Peru, "Afternoon in the Andes"
$19.99Crafted by hand from a cotton blend in the style of traditional arpillera patchwork, a lovely Andean scene depicts a village at sunset on the surface of this cell phone case. Peruvian artisan Maria... Read More
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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.
