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Explore NOVICA's Handbags Collection. Discover artisan designs, from handmade leather totes to beautifully embellished evening clutches. You will find unique styles in an array of traditional leathers, handwoven fabrics and contemporary recycled materials to bring a touch of global style to any outfit. There's a style for every season and reason.

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Laura

Jun 19, 2023

Aptly named, beautifully finished

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This or others in this series (as I appreciate the colors and feel so much) are a comfortable, constant companion. I wear it cross-body.

Beautiful and Functional Cell Case

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Ms. Sanchez's embroideries are both spectacular and functional. We have one of her wall hangings, which is very whimsical. Also I've given several of these phone cases and also the cosmetic cases as gifts. The details of the images are wonderful. I'm partial to the ones with flowers and animals. I use this case in particular to carry my phone around the house when I don't have pockets and it works great. It's nice to have something fun and beautiful that also has a practical use. Definitely one of your big fans. Thank you for making my life more interesting.

I love this bag!!

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If you're looking for a great bag this is it! It's not only beautiful with the braided leather handles, trim and tassles but I love the fabric exterior! The pattern is really pretty especially for summer and there is so much room in this bag with the 3 large openings, and smaller pockets too, making a perfect bag for vacations and day trips! Comfortable to wear.

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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.

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