About this Product
Looking for a unique, eco-friendly accessory? This Small Gray Messenger Crossbody Bag is handcrafted from upcycled fabric samples—making it both sustainable and one-of-a-kind. The colorful floral lining adds a cheerful pop, while the vintage button detail brings charm to your everyday look.
Perfectly sized for essentials like your phone, wallet, and notebook, this mini shoulder bag is ideal for daily errands, travel, or gifting. The long strap lets you wear it as a crossbody or shoulder purse. Inside, a zippered pocket keeps your valuables secure. Magnetic snap closure for easy access.
Makes a thoughtful holiday or birthday gift for women who love handmade style and sustainable fashion!
Details:
Across top: 10 inches
Height: 7 inches
Boxed bottom: 2.5 inches
Strap: 41.5 inches (end to end)
Ready to ship - you receive the bag pictured.
Care: Spot clean or hand wash; lay flat or hang to dry
Handmade with care in a smoke-free studio. Thank you for supporting sustainable, small-batch creativity 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
This bag is constructed from a new interior design showroom fabric sample that would have ended up in the landfill. The lining is quilt cotton. The sample was 18 x 18 inches so this is a small bag. I boxed the bottom, which adds more room to the interior. There's also an inside zipper pocket to keep small items secure. Fits a zip wallet, phone, and a few extras.
