Beauty

Bags with a unique design and non-trivial cut can make you stand out much brighter than a trendy item from venerable accessories manufacturers. Below we will talk about what makes handmade bags made of genuine leather so interesting.

Advantages of a handmade bag made of genuine leather

The main advantage of a hand-sewn bag is its unique design. Handmade bags made of genuine leather will definitely not look like a mass-produced product.

If a bag sewn by a famous designer seems expensive to you, you can turn to lesser-known craftsmen who value their reputation and at the same time make equally high-quality products.

As a rule, handmade bags are of the best quality, which is also a reason to buy them. Attention to every detail and the master’s love for his work determine the high level of durability of the product. He carefully selects materials, checks the accuracy of the seams and the quality of the lining.

Designer handmade genuine leather bags

The most popular types of bags are designer bags. Models designed by famous couturiers are in the greatest demand, due to their special individuality and, as a rule, limited edition.

The reason for such popularity is the consistently high quality of products (designers themselves choose materials for making bags). Even seams made by the hands of a master, last much longer and look more elegant than machine sewing.

Another point that distinguishes handmade bags made of genuine leather is the use of embossing, perforation and decorative carving techniques by the craftsmen. Thanks to these methods and the skill of the craftsman, bizarre drawings “appear” on the surface of the bag without the use of paint.

The versatility and convenience of cross-body bags has made them quite popular. This accessory can be taken with you to work or used for evening walks with friends. Handmade bags made of genuine leather with a strap for carrying on the shoulder are as practical as possible and look very attractive at the same time.

Large bags with small handles come in round, square, trapezoidal and rectangular shapes. As planned, they should be worn on the forearm or in the hand. At the same time, almost all models have a long strap.

Looks great bag-bag, made according to the sketches of the designer. The appearance of this type of bag is distinguished by the details that the master applies during work. For this, various combinations of beads, spikes, stripes, inscriptions (also made by hand) and stones are used.

Models of bags in the form of animals (both real and fictional) look original. Last season’s collections were dominated by products resembling an owl. This season was no exception and the «bird» theme was continued.

More about genuine leather for handmade bags

Genuine leather has some features that are worth analyzing in more detail:

1. Different types of leather differ in their properties and appearance.

Those who buy designer products infrequently may not notice this difference. But it is there and sometimes quite significant. You can notice the differences by the skin tone or embossing pattern. For clarity, we give an example of the use of natural wood in the work of the master. Outwardly identical boards will never have the same pattern, because the product made from them will always be unique. Factory products (for example, wallpaper) have the same print, which does not distinguish them favorably from designer products.

The same rule applies to products such as handmade bags made of genuine leather. Each bag will be different in size, shape, pattern and shade. At the same time, manual processing adds even more exclusivity to the appearance of the product.




With this approach, even bags of the same model will differ. This just adds popularity to handmade products. People do not really want to surround themselves with things from the “like everyone else” category, which is why they acquire unique things.

2. The skin has a characteristic odor.

On the one hand, this is logical. The skin of animals (be it sheep, cow or horse), no matter how dry it is, retains its smell. In addition, the dressing of the skin is carried out using chemical solutions (alum), which also adds a certain “tint” to the smell of the finished product. The final chord of processing leather products is painting. The basis of paint for the skin is linseed oil, which also gives its aroma.




This feature is by no means a disadvantage. On the contrary, a characteristic smell helps to distinguish a product made of genuine leather from analogues made from substitute materials. Those who have already used bags made of genuine leather will be able to confirm that after a few days of use, the smell becomes not as strong as that of a new product. Many bag owners even like the smell of genuine leather.

The main theses about the smell of the skin will be as follows:

leather, like any natural material, must have its own smell; the smell of the skin is harmless to humans; as the product is used, the intensity of the smell decreases (but some smell will still remain with time).

It is worth noting that wet skin will have a more pronounced odor.

3. Skin tends to change over time.

During operation, the bag will definitely change in appearance. This will be «contributed» by the natural stretching of the skin from daily stress and polishing the bag on clothes. In addition to natural changes, there is also the Aged leather technique — artificial aging of the skin. This is an additional type of material processing, because such products are more expensive.

But even the natural aging of a handmade bag made of genuine leather will only add charm to it. This is another plus of genuine leather products.

4. Genuine leather requires care.

Here, perhaps, and so everything is clear. As with shoes, leather bags require special care. There is a whole line of products for the care of genuine leather products: sprays, creams and so on. It is preferable to use products of famous brands, which are based on wax or silicone. With this treatment, the bag will always have an attractive appearance, you can even remove minor scratches.




The main thing that attracts users is that handmade bags made of genuine leather have a pleasant texture, and the natural softness of the leather allows you to make products of almost any shape from it. At the same time, long-term operation of a leather bag does not reduce its attractiveness.

Buying a handmade leather bag is a good investment. Such a unique accessory with proper care will serve you for a long time. Manufacturers of leather bags offer models for daily wear, small backpacks and clutches. One or several types of leather are used as the main material: patent, matte, perforated, saffiano. Various forms and combinations of leather types allow you to make a truly unique thing that no one else will have!

How to recognize genuine leather?

There are a number of methods by which you can see the differences between natural leather and artificial:

• During contact with the human body, natural skin heats up. The same can be said about leatherette, but the heating process is much slower and is accompanied by the appearance of moisture on the surface.
• You can determine the «naturalness» of the skin by the cut. In natural, it will be uneven, and the density will be an order of magnitude higher than that of a substitute.
• A distinctive feature of the skin is elasticity. She is able to quickly restore her condition after deformation.




• Another test for the naturalness of the skin can be a mechanical effect on the surface of the material. At the same time, the skin will not change its color, unlike a substitute.
• The smell of the product will also be a good test. On the skin, it is soft and pleasant, while on the substitute it can be harsh and even unpleasant.
• The location of the pores on the surface will help to distinguish the skin from the substitute. In a natural material, they are “scattered” in a chaotic manner and different in depth, while in an artificial analogue, all the pores are the same and arranged in a strict sequence.
• It is worth paying attention to the basis of the material: for leatherette it is a fabric, and for natural leather it is fibers intertwined.

In addition, you can determine the origin of the skin using an open flame. Genuine leather will be able to resist the effects of fire for some time, while artificial leather will immediately begin to melt.

Another test may be the ability to absorb moisture. Genuine leather absorbs water, and the substitute, on the contrary, repels.

Color range of handmade bags made of genuine leather

An important factor when choosing a handmade bag made of genuine leather is the shade of the product. Standard colors (white, black, brown, blue and gray) always look advantageous and fit almost any look.

But the models in non-traditional skin colors or combinations of these shades will look much more spectacular. For example, a combination of black with white, pink or blue can soften the main color. Thanks to this technique, the bag visually acquires more elegant forms.

The combination of brown, lemon and sand tones is very popular in handmade genuine leather products. Calm warm shades are able to lure attention to themselves and are perfect for an image in the same color spectrum.

Handbags look harmonious in soothing colors such as muted gray, coffee with milk, pink gray and ivory. To decorate bags in such shades, inserts (or stripes) of bright colors are used: orange, lilac, bright blue, yellow and emerald.

Stages of creating a handmade bag made of genuine leather

1. Selecting leather by hand

In order to exclude the possibility of low-quality materials entering the production, raw materials are selected manually. Master designers select the highest quality leather samples of unique dressing from the most famous leather workshops.




2. Manual cutting

Designer handmade genuine leather bags are made according to individual patterns, without the participation of a computer. The positive energy transmitted through the hands of the master should be felt in every product. Therefore, such bags always look original.




3. Master’s work

Main work process. In addition to its appearance, a bag sewn by the hands of a master gives its owner certain emotions, which distinguishes such products from serial models.




4. Refinement of trifles

A high-quality bag, sewn by a master, is always finalized at the final stage of production (also by hand). This approach allows you to «bring» the product to the ideal appearance, which again favorably distinguishes the process from conveyor production.

5. Strictly by standards

Although the process of making leather bags by hand is endowed with a large share of creativity, it still obeys the strict standards of handmade bags.

Men’s handmade bags made of genuine leather

Bags for men are made in a minimalist design, with an emphasis on practicality. They can be of various sizes, with short handles and long straps (for carrying on the shoulder).

Young people are more attracted to backpacks or bags worn on the shoulder and made from natural materials. Such products have a more attractive appearance, but you can stand out even more with the help of fittings and decor details that you can choose yourself.

Handmade genuine leather handbags for women

Women’s handmade bags made of genuine leather can be more «glamorous» or discreet style, as is the case with men’s models.

For example, a classic rectangular bag with short handles will perfectly complement an office outfit. A small handmade bag with a long handle, decorated with bright fringe, will be a good «companion» for daily walks.

A big plus of designer bags is the variability of choice. If for some reason the finished product does not suit you, you can order a bag, the design of which will take into account all your wishes and tastes. By purchasing designer handmade genuine leather bags, you will definitely be visible in the crowd, demonstrating your individuality.

Where to buy a handmade genuine leather bag

The highest quality of BRIALDI is the result of many successive operations, the first of which is the selection of material. Only 10% of the leather produced worldwide meets our requirements, and not all of it is honored to become the basis for our products. Only the highest quality raw materials, carefully selected by our specialists, are worthy of turning into a BRIALDI bag. But first, the skin is cut, doubled, leveled, glued, sanded, sanded and re-sanded and dyed.

Our policy towards employees is also aimed at creating bags of the highest quality. They are not limited in time and are not required to issue a certain number of products per week. We do not strive to do as much as possible — we want each bag to be the result of thoughtful and painstaking work, with special attention to detail, without which a high-end product is unthinkable.

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Handmade bags in our catalog