About this Product
Looking for a bag that’s as unique as you are? This green and blue patchwork shoulder bag is handmade from upcycled upholstery fabric samples - each piece is thoughtfully selected and stitched together, creating a bold, eye-catching design with a story behind every patch.
Why You’ll Love It:
*Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Crafted from rescued high-quality fabrics that were destined for the landfill—good for you and the planet!
*Durable & Practical: Upholstery-grade materials make this tote strong, stain-resistant, and ready for everyday adventures.
*Smart Storage: Features a secure zipper pocket inside for your essentials, plus a magnetic snap closure and a decorative button on the flap.
*Roomy & Comfortable: Generous size (12" x 11" x 4") with 25" handles
*Fresh Color Palette: Vibrant greens, blues, and whites bring a pop of personality to any outfit. Lined with coordinating quilt cotton.
Bag Details:
Size: 12" wide x 11" tall x 4" deep
Handles: 25" end-to-end
Interior: Zipper pocket + magnetic snap closure
Care: Spot clean recommended; hand-washable if needed. Lay flat or hang to dry.
Every bag is handmade in a smoke-free studio and ships fast—what you see is exactly what you’ll receive!
Thank you for supporting small-batch, sustainable craftsmanship at Obiandoli!
Obiandoli Artisan Bags
Meet the Maker
Hi there! My name is Laura, and Obiandoli (say oh-bee-AN-doe-lee) is a combination of my parents' surnames. It seemed a fitting name, since my parents were directly responsible for my love of sewing, fabrics, design and creativity. They opened a fabric remnant shop in 1950 and, over the next 40 years, grew it into the largest fabric and design center in northern NJ. My older brother continued the tradition with a to-the-trade-only design center in Naples, FL. Much of my collection comes from his retirement in 2013 - I inherited most of his showroom stock.
I started making bags somewhere around 2009 or 10 - and had an Etsy shop called LauraOhDesigns. One of my original bags was featured in a book called Seaside Home - I think that was 2012. Since I have such a large collection of fabric samples and swatches - putting them to good use making messenger bags, purses and totes was just a natural thing to do - and Obiandoli just seemed like the perfect name for the new shop.
Every bag that I create is unique and original, and I rarely use a pattern. Creating bags this way results in colors and textures you won’t find anywhere else. Sometimes I create "Frankenfabric" and then decide on which bag design to use - and sometimes it just happens piece by piece. By using fabric samples, I give new life to beautiful textiles while creating eco-friendly original bags, full of personality. I do use a pattern for the two-zipper wristlets - sometimes you just can't improve on a great pattern. Those are made using the Sunshine Wristlet pattern by Bagstock. If I use other patterns, credit is given to the designer in the descriptions.
Thank you for supporting hand-made, and thank you for supporting small-batch, sustainable craftsmanship at Obiandoli!
How it’s Made
I love combining colors, textures and random shapes. The fabrics used in this bag are from sample books and project scraps that were otherwise destined for the landfill. I start with a pile of coordinated sample pieces and start sewing them together until I have enough frankenfabric for the bag. From there the bag is constructed as any other.
All bags are interfaced and lined with reinforced stitching at stress points.
My studio is always smoke free - I'm a nonsmoker.
