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Handbags

Tote fair everywhere with a sustainabily made handbag! Our collection of eco-friendly purses, genuine leather handbags, and unique totes in a variety of styles and sizes ensures you'll have the perfect purse for any occasion.

Sustainably-Made Handbags, Purses & Totes

When you purchase an artisan-made leather bag, you're investing in the best. Our collection of sustainable and eco-friendly purses and handbags bring both style and quality to your everyday while bringing artisans in India a source of fair and steady employment. Shop a wide variety of vegan totes and genuine leather handbags, totes, and crossbody purses at SERRV, and you can tote fair everywhere.

Genuine Leather Handbags

A handbag is an important purchase--you carry it every day to and from work, to the store, out with friends and family, while you travel, and more. You want something that will stand up to daily wear and tear while also looking its best. That's why we recommend a handmade genuine leather handbag. Carry a real leather bag from SERRV just once, and you'll never go back! Our purses are spacious, sturdy, stylish, and truly works of art. Our popular Shilani Slouch Bags are big enough for all your must-haves, and the only purse you'll need. Each one is unique, and supports skilled artisans in India, who earn fair and vital wages for their handcrafting. We also have small crossbody bags, stylish purses accented with tassels and buckles. All of our sustainably-made leather handbags and purses are crafted using natural dry-milled leather, which is a locally and ethically-sourced byproduct that would otherwise go to waste.

Vegan Leather Purses

If leather doesn't fit your style, we have a beautiful collection of fair trade vegan handbags crafted by artisans in India and Bangladesh. Made from sturdy canvas, recycled denim, soft recycled sari and more, these sustainably made purses and tote bags will become your new go-to for everyday use. Colorful, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free, these vegan purses, crossbody bags, and tote bags are stylish and one-of-a-kind. Find the perfect single tote or purse, or shop the whole collection so you're never without your favorite style!

Frequently Asked Questions About Handbags

  • What are SERRV's handbags made of?

    Most are made from genuine dry-milled leather, a byproduct sourced locally and ethically in India that would otherwise go to waste. The rest of the collection is non-leather, in natural and recycled materials, so there are options whether or not you want leather.

  • What is genuine leather, and what makes SERRV's leather different?

    Genuine leather is made from real animal hide rather than a synthetic material. SERRV's bags use dry-milled leather, a process that tumbles the hide to soften it and raise its natural grain instead of sealing it under a heavy plastic-like finish. That is why the bags feel supple and develop a patina with use, and the hides themselves are a byproduct, so nothing is raised just for the leather.

  • Do you offer vegan or non-leather handbags?

    Yes. SERRV's non-leather bags are made by artisans in India and Indonesia from quilted cotton and handwoven rattan, with canvas, recycled denim, and recycled sari styles appearing seasonally. These are natural and recycled materials rather than polyurethane imitation leather, and they cost less than the leather styles.

  • What styles and sizes are available?

    The collection covers crossbody bags, totes and mini totes, slouch bags, tech bags sized for a laptop or a tablet, quilted totes, and clutches, generally from about $44 to $148. Sizes range from compact crossbody bags to roomy slouch bags and full-size totes. Exact measurements, strap drops, and pocket details appear on each product page.

  • How do you clean and care for a leather purse?

    Spot clean only. Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth, blot spills right away rather than rubbing them in, and let the bag air dry away from direct heat. Store it lightly stuffed and out of direct sunlight so it holds its shape, and keep it out of the rain, since water spots on natural, lightly finished leather. Avoid soaking, machine washing, and using household cleaners. You can occasionally use a leather conditioner designed for handbags to keep the leather from drying out and extending the life of your leather bag.

  • Who makes SERRV's handbags?

    The leather bags are handmade by artisans at partner groups in India, including Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan in Kolkata, with non-leather styles made by partners in India and Indonesia. Every bag is purchased on fair trade terms, so the maker earns fair, steady wages for skilled work.

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