About this Product
This Charcoal Gray Mini Messenger Crossbody Fabric Shoulder Purse is perfect for those who want a stylish and practical accessory. The up-cycled fabric sample makes this bag eco-friendly and unique. The vintage decorative button adds a touch of charm to the simple design.
Colorful matching floral lining adds a pop of color and makes it easy to find your belongings. This small messenger bag is perfect for everyday use.
Across top: 10 inches
Tall: 7 inches
2.5 inch boxed bottom
Strap: 41.5 inches end to end
Can be worn as a cross body on the average person or as a shoulder sling purse. Plenty of room inside to hold a checkbook-style wallet, notebook, phone - with room to spare. One zippered interior pocket keeps phone or small items secure. Magnetic snap closure
CARE AND CLEANING: Spot cleaning is recommended, but this bag may be HAND-WASHED. Lay flat or hang to dry, press as needed, Please note the dress form is rather petite so the bag will hang differently on other sizes.
READY TO SHIP - you receive the bag pictured. Handmade in the USA by non-smoker me!
Thank you for shopping Obiandoli.
Obiandoli Designs
Meet the Maker
Welcome to Obiandoli (say OH bee AN doe lee), which is a combination of my parents' surnames. I thought it was a good choice for my shop name, since my parents were directly responsible for my love of fabrics and sewing. They started a remnant shop in 1950 that quickly became the largest fabric store in northern NJ - so I literally grew up with fine, quality fabrics and learned to sew when I was about 9 years old. Trust me, that's a LOT of sewing years!
I moved from sewing clothing to creating handbags many years ago, and when Etsy came along...well, it was a no-brainer for me. My first Etsy handbag shop, LauraOhDesigns, opened in 2008. I'm honored that one of my original bags, under that label, was featured in Seaside Home, published by Stash Books in 2012. I closed LauraOhDesigns a few years later to tend to family and relocation. A few years ago, I inherited the sample books and swatch samples from my brother's designer showroom, so I started using them to make the artisan patch bags and others, and Obiandoli Artisan Bags was launched.
In the last 5-6 years, I've also been making creative journals and notebooks, also using the fabric scraps, as well as papers, wallpapers - even window shade scrap samples! I maintained separate shops on Etsy for those items (Write Pretty Designs and Justified Junque) but truthfully, managing multiple shops became a bit much, especially on Etsy.
When I found Goimagine - things changed. I opened Obiandoli Artisan Bags - and then decided to open Write Pretty Designs - and then soon realized I was going to be in the same position managing multiple shops. So - with a simple name-change to Obiandoli Designs, I have found a way to combine my two shops right here.
Thanks for taking the time to learn about me and my shop. And thank you for supporting handmade in the USA.
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.
Shop Policies
All items are ready to ship. Please read the descriptions, sizes, and other details in the listing before you purchase. Returns or exchanges are accepted within 7 days of buyer notifying me. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Bag must be in original condition and free from soil or odors. Refunds will be issued once item has been received. If you have questions, please contact me. Refunds do not apply for bags that have been improperly washed, etc.