Kalocsa embroidery polka dot bag. This gorgeously embroidered purse starts with a black textile leather base.
I covered the hand-made embroidery with a polka dotted tulle, small beads, and purple lace trimming.
The back of the purse is decorated with colorful buttons.
The interior is decorated to match the front.
Gray Bohemian circle purse. This wild Bohemian circle purse was made on a base of grayish-black corduroy fabric. It's generously decorated with colorful cotton and lace, as well as beads and decorative buttons.
The front and back are decorated differently, making this almost like having two purses.
Water-resistant material and a circular plastic ring give structure to this bag.
The interior is decorated with a variety of lace and cotton fabrics.
Bubble bag.
This ladies' handbag is made of snakeskin-patterned faux leather.
The "bubbles" are made from the lid of a lotion jar and the matching cap from the accompanying bottle of body wash.
Its handles are two metal loops.
Peacock purse.
The eternal beauty of peacock feathers inspired this embroidered purse.
I embroidered the peacock feather onto a shiny green fabric.
The inside is lined with blue denim.
Brown leather bag.
The base of this bag was a brown leather skirt. A crocheted doily and three different blue fabrics livened it right up!
Embroidered blue jean bag.
The base is a quilted combination of hand-embroidered cloth and blue jean denim. The strap is adjustable and removable.
Purple Bohemian cat bag.
The cat face on the bag is made of soft plush fabric and various decorations, and it is now proudly worn by the translator of this website. (=^・^=)
Oversized red bag.
Everything that a woman needs for a full day will fit into this large bag in a range of reds.
Pockets keep things from getting lost in its voluminous interior.
Summer flowers bag. This summery bag sporting a combination of absolutely joyful colors is made of strong canvas fabric.
Two little pockets on the front are made of the base fabric, and a larger one is made of a black decorative cotton.
Romantic purse.
The base for this was a simple and unassuming beige pair of pants, but with the addition of a little lace, some fun fabrics, cord, and beading - and some creativity! - it became a truly feminine handbag.
No more bland, beige trousers!
The lining is water-repellant material which also holds the bag's form.
Woven green-orange bag.
This was a custom purse made to order, juxtaposing strong woven fabric with softly billowing taffeta.
Black & purple romantic bag, also made to order. Black fabric quilted together with water-resistant fabric.
Its strap is adjustable.
Turquoise and brown polka dot bag. This young, fun purse was made from a polka dot skirt. It's been reinforced and stuffed with water-repellant material.
It's decorated with lace, buttons, and a wooden ring.
Its strap is a faux leather belt decorated with the same material from the bag.
There are three pockets on the interior.
Kitty cloth handbag. The base material for this bag came from a pair of woolen pants shot through with shiny silver threads. A cord outlines the shape of a cat to decorate the front of this purse.
Button-like little cloth balls I made out of patterned fabrics adorn parts of the bag.
The bottom is made of the same patterned fabric as the little balls.
The lining is green fabric with lace trimming, and there is a 16x16 cm (approx 6x6 in) pocket inside.
Size: 31 cm (a bit over 12 in) wide, 26 cm (a bit over 10 in) tall, 13 cm (5 1/8 in) deep, strap length 33 cm (13 in).
Vintage crocheted purse. A true Hungarian treasure! This romantic crocheted purse has a very vintage vibe.
The interior compartment is made of strong fabric and has two convenient pockets, one of which is embroidered. The purse handles are wood and the strap is braided leather.
Charming decoration of beads and a traditional Hungarian embroidered pocket complete the front of the purse.
Cheery orange crochet work covers the entire exterior of the bag.
Size: 40 cm (15 3/4 in) high, 43 cm (nearly 17 in) wide, length of strap is 59 cm (nearly 2 ft).