Labradorite French calf leather handbag
One of my most favorite bags that I’ve made this year is this hand dyed and tattooed French calf leather handbag that’s made to resemble a labradorite stone. She’s 8 inches tall and 9 inches wide as well as 4 inches deep and there are magnetic snaps built behind the handles to keep it closed on the top. A real labradorite stone is set in the center and the handles and the setting our hand stamped textured veg tanned leather. This bag almost glows and flashes in low light or overcast weather. The black lines are all hand tattooed and raised for texture. A truly one of a kind creation that makes me smile every time I glance at her, she will come with a dust bag and care instructions.
Size
- medium
Meet the Maker
Kathleen Fiorito
Elemental Leather Co.
Making things inspired by the elements. Art, stones, gems, wood. fire , water, and nature.
All of my creations are meant to be one of a kind items. They are uniquely conceptualized and designed. If you see an texture or color or effect that inspires you, it may be possible to do the same technique or color or effect on a different item that I make. For instance perhaps you like the texture of a handbag and you love it on a journal cover in a different color. If that’s the case please reach out for a quote. For many of these items it’s not really possible for me to make again in the same way. But if you see something you like I might have some thing similar that I can do.
I use many techniques to create these effects including but not limited to hand tooling, stamping, tattooing and specific dye processes. I use a variety of leathers in my craft including veg tanned leather’s, chrome tanned leather and exotic leather. Exotic leather varies wildly depending on quality grade and size. I may have to talk to the tanneries for available supplies before giving you a quote on a custom item. If you have any questions please reach out. I currently only ship to the US by USPS or UPS signature required.
Customer Reviews
Lisa Benton
Dec 13, 2016Kathleen is an amazing artist! She created the perfect gift for my big burly lumberjack fiancé...it's masculine, yet refined, mesquite wood grain wallet with a stag carved in the wood on the back of the wallet and my fiancé's name on the front corner. She also used a shotgun snap and included a pocket to hold his business cards on the inside. Kathleen is an absolute pleasure to work with; she listened intently, asked clarifying questions and completely captured my vision for this project with her incredible talent. I highly recommend Kathleen and will definitely request her services again. Thank you Kathleen! You da best!
Somphone Tang
Dec 6, 2016I love experience. Every project has been incredible and this one is no different. You are always a joy to work with and everything is always so beautiful.
Jeff Grainger
Jan 14, 2016Kathleen is the person you want to see for custom leather work! And she makes a mean wallet as well. 5 stars all around!
Alex Miller
Oct 20, 2016The leather Necklaces were exactly what I was looking for, prefect for the clasp's. Will work in the future !
Kyle Spitznagle
Jul 12, 2015Kate was a professional to the core on my wallet...she was very good about keeping me up to date and was,also nice to simply talk to, she was,also very flexible with my budget! If I need anything leather...I'll know who to talk to....and you should too