Mexican American

Women Own, Ran, & Designed

upholding family traditions in sewing, craft, travel, & honoring first generation childhood dreams of independent design & artistry.

Handcrafted in the USA

in Illinois & Ohio

independently in our McHenry home workshop & through artisan partnerships with family owned small business Midwest factories.

Warranty Backed

Sustainable Leather Bags

support artisans by aligning your values with your spending, embracing creative freedom while investing in small batch handcrafted heirlooms that are backed with a warranty on craftsmanship.

Gently Used ~ Lili Bucket Bag in Turquoise & Desert Cowhide
$150.00

A gently used Lili Bucket Bag. Light wear inside on the interior with pen marks. Exterior is in excellent condition.

This is a perfect buckle style for daily use and it’s big enough so you can stash a light sweater and a water bottle. The d rings are attached with thick black leather and function for clipping on your strap, your keys, or bag flair. Toss in your goods and securely close the bag with a drawstring. Mix and match the tassel pulls with the snap on & off feature.

Straps, handles, and other add ons are sold separately. Choose them in the pop up!

Measurements: 11 1/4” wide x 9 1/4” tall x 4 1/4” deep


Materials: 5oz turquoise cowhide and desert cowhide leather for the body & d ring holders, 3/4oz rainbow python cowhide leather, nickel rivets and snaps

Handmade in McHenry, IL.

Lifetime warranty on stressed or broken stitches, zippers, and rivets.

Mini Zipper Wristlet in Black & Antique Marble Leather
$50.00

A convenient sized fringe wristlet to quickly grab when you’re headed out the door. Your choice of adding hand lacing or stitching to the center strip is available, or keep it as is!

Materials: 5/6oz black bison leather, 3/4oz antique marble cowhide leather with a black suede back, solid metal nickel plated YKK zipper, 5/6oz black bridle leather.
Measurements: 8 1/4” wide, 4 1/2” tall, 1” deep, 7” long fringe
Handle: 14” long, 1/2” wide
Zipper opening: 7 1/4” long

XL Radley Convertible Crossbody Bag and Clutch in Whiskey Bison Leather
$345.00

The XL Radley Bag is an every day sized, zipper closure bag. It’s a spacious and in a classic shape. Ideal for leisure with the strap or at a special occasion as a clutch! Be prepared for a lot of compliments, playful fringe twists, and a bag that you can pair with every outfit. This specific bison leather is super soft and squishy but strong to hold your necessities.

Straps, handles, and add ons are sold separately.

*** BAG CHAIN SOLD SEPARATELY ***

Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep
Interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

Materials: 5/6oz whiskey bison leather, 3/4oz chestnut shimmer cowhide leather fringe, nickel plated zinc alloy steel hardware and YKK zipper.

On The Road Convertible Hip, Belt, and Crossbody Bag in Black and Whiskey Bison
$190.00

This adorable On The Road Bag is one of our best selling convertible bags that can be worn 5 different ways. Clip it to your belt loops, slide your belt through the back, or attach a strap to it to wrap it around your hips or low and high crossbody.

Materials: black 5/6oz bison leather, whiskey 5/6oz bison leather, antique brass or nickel zinc alloy and steel hardware.
Measurements: 6 3/4” wide, 1 3/4” deep, 5 3/4” tall
Handmade in Chicago, IL.
Lifetime warranty on broken or stressed stitching, rivets, buckles, & zippers.
Rosa Convertible Accordion Bag in Chestnut Bridle Leather
$260.00

A classic, multifunctional, solid, genuine leather 4-in-1 accordion bag. You can wear it as a crossbody, chest bag, shoulder bag, or a hip bag! The magnetic closure is strong. It’s handmade in the USA using Chestnut Bridle leather and solid brass hardware. This 3 pocket design is timeless and we promise you’ll wear it all the time. Carry your phone, wallet, and other must haves for any occasion - casual or dressed up.

Measurements with flap closed: 8” wide, 5” tall, 2 1/2 ” deep
Adjustable Strap: 25” - 54 1/2” long

Bifold Wallet in Black Bridle Leather
$65.00

A solid, genuine leather, use forever kind of bifold wallet with 3 card slip pockets and 1 cash or receipt slip pocket. Handmade in the USA using an Black Bridle leather. This premium leather will gracefully age and gain a patina with use. Just imagine this wallet looking better with time, and passing it down as an heirloom to someone you love.

Measurements closed: 4 1/4” wide, 3 1/4” tall
Measurements open: 8 1/4” long, 3 1/4” tall

Rosa Convertible Accordion Bag in Kelly Green Latigo Leather
$260.00

A classic, multifunctional, solid, genuine leather 4-in-1 accordion bag. You can wear it as a crossbody, chest bag, shoulder bag, or a hip bag! The magnetic closure is strong. It’s handmade in the USA using Kelly Green Latigo leather and solid brass hardware. This 3 pocket design is timeless and we promise you’ll wear it all the time. Carry your phone, wallet, and other must haves for any occasion - casual or dressed up.

Measurements with flap closed: 8” wide, 5” tall, 2 1/2 ” deep
Adjustable Strap: 25” - 54 1/2” long

Radley Convertible Bag in Black Bison Leather
$310.00

This small daily fringe bag is one of our top sellers due to the classic shape and that it’s the perfect size for those who don’t carry a lot. Ideal for leisure and special occasion. Wear it as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or as a clutch.

Straps, handles, and add ons are sold separately.

Materials: 5/6oz black bison leather, 3/4oz chestnut shimmer cowhide leather, antique brass steel and zinc alloy hardware, and a YKK metal teeth zipper

Measurements: 10 1/4” wide, 5 1/2” tall, 2 1/2” deep, interior pocket: 8” wide x 4” tall

Handmade in Chicago in small batches.

Lifetime warranty on broken and stressed stitching, zippers, and hardware.

Key Fob Black Bison Leather
$25.00

Perfect key fob and key ring product to keep your important keys on your jean’s belt loops or your bag’s hardware.

Materials: Solid brass and stainless steel snap hardware with an easy-open performance.
Measurements: 5 1/2” x 1”

Favorita Satchel in Black Bridle Leather
Sale Price: $175.00 Original Price: $330.00

A classic looking, solid, genuine leather satchel bag with an interior slip pocket and strong magnetic closure. It’s the perfect daily size bag for your necessities and a water bottle. Handmade in the USA using Black Bridle leather and solid brass hardware. This design is timeless and we imagine it being used for years and passed down as a heirloom.

Measurements with flap closed: 10” wide, 8” tall, 3” deep
Interior slip pocket: 10” wide, 5” tall
Adjustable crossbody strap: 45” - 51” long

Melissa Convertible Backpack & Crossbody Bag in Olive, Hand Dyed Coal & Pyrite Leather
$350.00

This is a large, wide sized convertible backpack and crossbody bag and it’s been one of our most popular styles for over a decade! It’s made to be a great daily, work, adventure, and weekend travel bag. This bag can replace all of your bags. It looks amazing when it’s nearly empty but it’s ready for you to fit all the things you need. A sweater and a water bottle, your laptop… no problem.

Straps, handles, and other add ons are sold separately. Choose them in the pop up!

Materials: 3/4oz hand dyed pyrite cowhide leather, 3/4oz hand dyed coal cowhide leather, 5oz olive cowhide leather, black criss cross hand-stitching antique brass hardware & YKK metal zipper.

Measurements: 15” wide, 6” deep, 11” tall with one 8" x 4" interior slip pocket, and two 6” fringe long rows

Handmade in McHenry, IL.

Lifetime warranty on broken or stressed stitching, rivets, buckles, & zippers.

Half Moon Crossbody Bag
from $290.00

The Half Moon Crossbody Bag is a smaller sized, slouchy, daily fringe bag. It can fit your all of your necessities and a little extra if you carry lightly. The zipper closure is convenient and the reversed fringe with the shape of the bag is eye-catching.

Straps, handles, and add ons are sold separately.

Measurements: 11” wide x 10 1/2” tall x 2 1/2” deep bag with 8.5” long fringe and one interior pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

*the nickel hardware Half Moon does not have an interior pocket. see photo for reference. price reflects no pocket.

Materials: 3oz black bison and olive cowhide leather, antique brass and nickel metal YKK zipper, nickel zinc alloy and steel rivets.

Leather Bird Bag Charm
$32.00

One of a kind leather bird bag charm to clip onto your bag. Handmade from our scraps (some out of stock, some in stock, some swatches), keeping each one unique.

Key Fob Pink Cowhide Leather
$25.00

Perfect key fob and key ring product to keep your important keys on your jean’s belt loops or your bag’s hardware.

Materials: 2.5oz pink cowhide leather with nickel or antique brass solid brass zinc snap hardware for a sturdy quality but easy-open performance.

Measurements: 5 1/2” x 1”

Radley Convertible Bag in Whiskey Bison Leather
$310.00

This small daily fringe bag is one of our top sellers due to the classic shape and that it’s the perfect size for those who don’t carry a lot. Ideal for leisure and special occasion. Wear it as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or as a clutch.

Straps, handles, and add ons are sold separately.

Materials: 5/6oz whiskey bison leather, 3/4oz antique marble leather, antique brass steel and zinc alloy hardware, and a YKK metal teeth zipper

Measurements: 10 1/4” wide, 5 1/2” tall, 2 1/2” deep, interior pocket: 8” wide x 4” tall

Handmade in Chicago in small batches.

Lifetime warranty on broken and stressed stitching, zippers, and hardware.

Mixed Leather Snap Pouch with Clip
$36.00

One of a kind leather snap pouch to use as a wallet or card holder. Snap closure keeps your coins, cards, etc inside. Use the small trigger clip to hook your snap pouch onto your bag hardware or keys.

Handmade from our scraps (some out of stock, some in stock, some swatches), keeping each one unique, that will age delightfully over time with use.

Measurements: 3 1/2” x 5”

Shelly Sling Bag | Design Your Own
$300.00

A hands-free style spacious sling bag, perfect every day style to be worn across your chest, on your shoulder, or across your hips. You’ll love the functionality! You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional straps, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

bag: 7.5” tall, 11” wide, 3.25” deep.
zipper opening: 10.5”
fringe length: 6.5”

Mini Melissa Bag | Design Your Own
$500.00

This is a medium sized daily use bag that can be worn as a backpack or crossbody bag if you choose that functionality. It’s one of our most popular styles! You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, hand detailing, and closure options are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • Bag: 11 1/4” wide x 9 1/4” tall x 4 1/4” deep

  • one interior slip pocket 8” wide x 6” tall

Monica Bag | Design Your Own
$400.00

A perfectly sized crossbody YKK zipper top purse that includes a rear zipper and a spacious interior. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional straps, handles, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • bag: 9.5” tall, 7.5” wide at the top, 12” wide at the base

  • depth: 2.5” deep at the zipper opening, 3” deep at the base

  • rear zipper pocket: 8.5” wide, 7 3/4” tall

  • zipper opening: 9.25”

Half Moon Bag | Design Your Own
$336.00

This is a smaller sized, slouchy, daily fringe bag. The zipper closure is convenient and the reversed fringe is eye-catching. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional straps, handles, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

Bag: 11” wide x 10 1/2” tall x 2 1/2” deep
Interior pocket: 7.5” wide x 6” tall
8.5” length fringe

XL Radley Bag | Design Your Own
$395.00

This is a medium sized every day bag with a zipper closure. Be prepared for a lot of compliments and playful fringe twists you can pair with every outfit. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional straps, handles, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • Bag: 12 3/4” wide, 8 1/2” tall, 4” deep

  • Interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

SCORPION | Mini Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
$650.00

You design it and we’ll handcraft it for you from scratch! This listing is for the SCORPION design. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware. View our current leather offerings and add on options.

The Mini Brittany Crossbody Bag is one of our top selling daily styles. We’re collaborating with leather tooler, Kindra of Sandwitch Leather, in Indianapolis to create rad leather bags that are functional artistry. You’ll receive a painted tooled flap that looks like the one pictured, but you get to choose your leather and add ons for the rest of the bag.

This is a medium sized, zipper and buckle closure, convertible crossbody and backpack bag. Choose your function and optional straps, 1 for crossbody or 2 for backpack wear. Don’t mistaken it to be small because it is truly a spacious bag… and a show-stopper! It has so many functional qualities like having a front exterior YKK zipper closure pocket for your iPhone or credit card and a dynamic double layer of fringe.

Measurements:

  • 10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep

  • one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall

  • one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall

On The Road Bag | Design Your Own
$230.00

This is a hands free, small sized hip bag made to be a great daily wear or festival wear, fitting most festival size rules. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional hardware placements for functionality, straps, and hand detailing. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • 6 3/4” wide, 1 3/4” deep, 5 3/4” tall

XL Half Moon Bag | Design Your Own
$525.00

This is a large, super slouchy, daily or weekend fringe bag that makes a statement. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, hand detailing, and closure options are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • Bag: 14” wide x 10 1/2” tall x 5.5” deep

  • Interior slip pocket: 7.5” wide x 6” tall

  • 8.5” length fringe

Nayita Bag | Design Your Own
$270.00

This is a hands free, medium sized belt bag, hip bag, and high or low crossbody bag in one. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional hardware placements for functionality, straps, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • 9 1/4” wide x 2” deep x 5 1/2” tall

  • Exterior front snap pocket: 4” tall x 9 1/4” wide

EYE OF SWORDS | Mini Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
$650.00

You design it and we’ll handcraft it for you from scratch! This listing is for the EYE OF SWORDS design. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware. View our current leather offerings and add on options.

The Mini Brittany Crossbody Bag is one of our top selling daily styles. We’re collaborating with leather tooler, Kindra of Sandwitch Leather, in Indianapolis to create rad leather bags that are functional artistry. You’ll receive a painted tooled flap that looks like the one pictured, but you get to choose your leather and add ons for the rest of the bag.

This is a medium sized, zipper and buckle closure, convertible crossbody and backpack bag. Choose your function and optional straps, 1 for crossbody or 2 for backpack wear. Don’t mistaken it to be small because it is truly a spacious bag… and a show-stopper! It has so many functional qualities like having a front exterior YKK zipper closure pocket for your iPhone or credit card and a dynamic double layer of fringe.

Measurements: 10” wide x 10 1/4” tall x 3” deep, one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 5” tall, one exterior front zipper pocket at 8” wide x 4 1/2” tall

Sunday Bucket Bag | Design Your Own
$800.00

This is a large fringe drawstring bucket bag that is ready for packed days and weekend trips! Three layers of fringe will start conversations anywhere. The drawstring is soft with snap ends to switch out your fringe ends.

You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, hand detailing, and closure options are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

bag: 13.5” tall, 14 1/4” wide, 7” deep
3 rows of fringe: 9” long
interior slip pocket: 8” wide, 6” tall

Brittany Bag | Design Your Own
$750.00

Own the coolest bag in the room! This is a large bag ready for all your lifestyle adventures such as the gym, work and school, and travel. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, hand detailing, and closure options are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • bag: 14” wide x 15” tall x 5” deep

  • one interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

  • one exterior front zipper pocket at 9 1/2” wide x 6 1/2” tall

Julia J Bag | Design Your Own
$600.00

This is a larger sized bag made to be a great daily, work, and travel bag. It looks awesome full to the trim but also stylish and very bohemian while it’s fairly empty. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, and and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • Bag measuring at 13" 1/2” tall, from 14 2/4” wide to 18” wide, 3 1/2” deep

  • One permanent 14” simple 8/9oz black leather handle included

  • One interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

Radley Bag | Design Your Own
$300.00

This is a smaller sized daily fringe bag to be worn as a crossbody or clutch. It’s the perfect every day bag if you’re carrying a small wallet, phone, and minimal items. The zipper closure is simple and the fringe is playful. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional straps, handles, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

Bag: 10 1/4” wide, 5 1/2” tall, 2 1/2” deep

Interior pocket: 8” wide x 4” tall

Melissa Bag | Design Your Own
$600.00

This is a large wide sized bag made to be a great daily, work, adventure, and weekend travel bag. This bag can replace all of your bags. You design it and I’ll handcraft it for you from scratch. Rest assure your heirloom is protected with a warranty on broken thread and hardware.

View our current leather offerings and add on options.

Optional d ring placements for functionality, straps, handles, pockets, and hand detailing are chosen in the pop up. You’ll receive a separate invoice for them separately.

Measurements:

  • Bag measurements: 15” wide, 6” deep, 11” tall

  • One interior slip pocket at 8” wide x 6” tall

Clip On Rolled Leather Handle | Design Your Own
from $100.00

The cutest clip-on, clip-off rolled hard handle. With one of these, you can carry your convertible bag as a handbag. It features criss-cross hand-stitching or hand lacing in your choice of color thread / leather lace. Stuffed with thick leather rope. Mix and match your rolled handles with your Bird Trouble bags.

Leave your choice of color thread / lacing in the check out notes.

  • Choose from 16”, 18”, or 20” long

  • Genuine leather

  • Solid quality metal hardware