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Made in the USA Women’s Handbags & Purses
If you love handbags and are ready to ditch the mass-produced, foreign-manufactured, everybody-has-them brands for a high-quality American made handbag that makes a real statement, browse through our list of women’s purses and handbags made in the USA.
You’re sure to find a made in the USA handbag (or many) to fall for by an American designer and manufacturer. Our list includes made in the USA leather handbags for women, American made quilted purses, clutches made from recycled and vintage materials, and so much more. There is an American made purse and handbag for every woman and every style. I don’t doubt you’ll find your new favorite handbag here.
American Made Handbags, Purses, Clutches, Tote Bags
Women’s Handbags & Purses Made in the USA
All American-made women’s purses, totes, and handbags from 14th Rose include canvas totes, cross-body purses, clutches, convertible purses, credit card holders, shoulder bags, handbags, Vanna bags, and wallets.
We embody the strong, Independent spirit of the American Woman. We manufacture [our purses and bags] in small lots for the ladies that want to step away from the mass-produced lines and want to make a statement of their own. 14th Rose is manufactured in the USA.
14th Rose
Every Anne Marie handbag is crafted one at a time, one day at a time. Each bag is unique with heirloom quality saddle-stitching. Anne Marie also makes journals and is a woodworker.
Crossbody handbags, purses, and totes handmade in Omaha, Nebraska along with garden bags, totes, diaper bags, dog leashes & collars, aprons, and other home goods and accessories.
A small, vibrant team of artisans in Omaha, Nebraska, ethically and resourcefully handmake ARTIFACT’s bags, aprons, and other products.
Artifact
Ash & Rose wristlets are handmade at the Ash & Rose studio in Massachusetts. Adorable patterns include geometric, floral, dogs in sweaters, gingham, tweed, checks, nautical, steam trains, stripes, and more. Note that other products by Ash & Rose are not made in the USA.
Women’s purses & handbags made in the USA; totes, wallets, clutches, and accessories handmade in Richmond, Virginia.
Women’s leather clutches and crossbody bags, pony hair (not really pony hair) clutches, ring wristlets, elastic wristlets, and market totes made in the USA in New York City. The bamboo and rattan bags are not made in the USA but if you like them, we think you can feel good about them. They are made by artisans in a women’s basketry cooperative in Morocco, which allows them to be financially independent while providing their children with a safe and educational space.
Bison leather, deer fur, and shearling, women’s handbags made in America. Selection includes clutches, bucket totes, hobos, and more.
Beargrass Leather is literally a husband and wife making every leather good by hand in Montana. As such, Beargrass fans know the value of American made goods.
Beargrass Leather
Beautiful Bags Etc. offers handmade in the USA women’s handbags, boho bags, cross body bags, doctor-style handbags, hip bags, satchels, slouches, totes, weekenders, carpet bags, and more in fabulous prints and fabrics.
I personally make these handbags right here in my residential workshop in Aurora, Illinois. I use only full grain, aniline dyed leathers, first grade tapestries and durable fabrics all produced in the USA.
Beautiful Bags Etc.
Women’s American made handbags, clutches, totes, crossbody bags, wallets, and belts.
BillyKirk is a pioneer of the Made in America Movement. Billykirk has been helping support and grow the American leather artisan industry for over 20 years.
BillyKirk
Leather crossbody bags, totes, handbags, briefcases, duffel bags, and other leather goods made in a small workshop in Chester, Connecticut.
All our products are created in our Connecticut workshop; come visit our brick-and-mortar and see how your goods are made.
Blackkat Leather
Functional, luxury handbags, clutches, totes, and small accessory cases made in the USA by Artisan Blair Ritchey.
I design, create, and package the handbags and accessories in my Cleveland studio.
Blair Ritchey
American made and woman-owned, Brynn Capella makes leather handbags and purses using Italian and South American cowhide. The selection includes crossbody bags, foldovers, studded bags, hobos, wallets, and more.
We handcraft all products exclusively in Chicago and conduct small batch production only. We are very proud to be a local manufacturing team with ethical labor, wage, and sustainability practices since the company began in 2009. Brynn vows her commitment to being made in the USA now and forever.
Brynn Capella
California made leather handbags, purses, and totes. Banker bag clutches, crossbody bags, totes, backpacks, and accessories.
An accessory to add to your collection that you can wear proudly, knowing that it was inspired and made in our beautiful stomping grounds, California. Because it does matter.
Camino Brands
cinda b. offers quilted handbags, clear bags, vegan leather, and indestructible handbags and purses, as well as travel bags, tennis bags, diaper bags, and more. All cinda b. bags are made in the USA.
cinda b bags are designed and sewn with pride by the amazing cinda b team in the cinda b Fort Wayne, Indiana headquarters. The brand offers hundreds of style and color combinations, all 100% made in the USA.
cinda b
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Many of the handbags by Clare V. are made in the USA in Los Angeles, California. However, some handbags are made outside of the USA. The country of origin is shown in the product description. Clutches, pouches, evening bags, shoulder bags, travel bags, and more.
The Great American Leather Company crafts American alligator and American buffalo leather goods including ladies’ handbags, wristlets, clutches, derby bags, and totes.
America grew up as a country making things – building things. That’s our heritage as a nation and a people. It’s the American way. The Great American Leather Company® embodies the hopes and dreams of generations of Americans. We take great pride in the fact that our products are handcrafted in small town America (Lynnville, TN – Pop. 327) using many of the same tools and methods used by our forefathers.
Col Littleton
American bison leather and horween leather handbags, satchels, clutches, totes, crossbody bags, wristlets, and hobos along with men’s bags and leather jackets, belts, wallets, luggage, and other leather goods.
We currently make about 80% of our products right here in San Diego, CA USA. What is not made in the US is handmade in our small specialty leather shop in Mexico. No products are made outside of North America.
Coronado Leather
Each women’s handbag is made one at a time from cut to finish by Danielle in her Minnesota studio. Handbags, totes, coin purses, saddle bags, clutches, and other leather styles.
Made in Rice, Minnesota, USA by hand and with Love.
Danielle Sakry
Made in the USA in a range of printed fabrics, Danny K. hand cuts each and every handbag to highlight the pattern and design of the tapestry. 6 galleries of fabric and a variety of handbag styles to choose from.
Ladies’ leather and rugged canvas purses, cross body, and conceal carry handbags made in the USA in Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth Pack also manufactures American made men’s bags, outdoorsman bags, tote bags, leather goods, luggage, and more.
Duluth Pack is proudly the oldest canvas and leather bag and pack manufacturer in the USA. Continuously since 1882, Duluth Pack has blazed the trail for manufacturing quality outdoor gear in America.
Duluth Pack
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Italian naked and full grain cowhide leather handbags made in the USA. Hobo bags, crossbody bags, tote bags, messenger bags, and more in many personally customizable styles and colors.
We hand design our bags in the state of Pennsylvania in our shop located in Easton. Today we are one of the few companies that can say our all our products and materials really are made from genuine Italian leather from start to finish locally in the United States.
Elie Handbags
Made to order fine leather shoulder bags, bucket bags, duffel bags, briefcases, and totes made in the USA of European leather.
Every Frank Clegg product is really made here in our Fall River, Massacusettes workshop using the finest materials sourced from around the globe.
Frank Clegg
Frost River uses premium deerhide from the midwest, leather from the SB Foot Tannery in Red Wing, Minnesota, and waxed canvas from Fairfield Textiles where the Martin family has been finishing textiles in the USA since 1838.
Every day of the week, (almost every day of the year), we make something out of nothing for a living—just like our forefathers—right here in America. Why do we do this when it’s cheaper to outsource to other countries? Because we believe in the tradition of manufacturing quality products at reasonable prices, while paying fair American wages to our employees, right here in the place we call home.
Frost River
Go Forth Goods offers handmade in the USA leather cross body bags, totes, hobo bags, and other women’s handbags.
All of our products are handmade in Marietta GA, by just 7 of us. Our designs are crafted for simplicity and functionality, with elements inspired by leather goods from the 19th century.
Go Forth Goods
Merino wool women’s purses & handbags made in the USA in Los Angeles, California. The handbags are offered in a variety of styles and colors. Graf Lantz also designs and crafts market totes, tech bags, and home goods for your tabletop.
We work with trusted local manufacturers so that we can keep the majority of our production close and personally back the quality we put our names on.
Graf Lantz
Virtually indestructible ready to ship and design your own custom vinyl handbags made in the USA in North Carolina.
Every bag and accessory is handmade in North Carolina. Sewn using high-performance materials with distinctive trim and hardware, every detail and stitch is given precise attention, creating durable, timeless products with exceptional quality.
Holly Aiken
Fine leather handbags, purses, clutches, totes, crossbody bags, wine bags, luggage, wallets, and other leather goods as well as home decor and leather patch candles that are all 100% made in the USA.
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Ready to ship and custom-designed handbags, wristlets, and man-friendly bags made in small batches in Dallas, Texas. Jenny uses premium full-grain cow skin from North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas, zippers manufactured in Georgia, canvas lining manufactured in New Jersey, and thread made in Washington. She even sews on a machine made in Ohio.
Established in 1905, J.W. Hulme makes fine canvas and leather goods with USA-sourced materials including multiple styles of handbags, totes, crossbody bags, pouches, wallets, and other accessories in a variety of leather colors. Monogramming is available.
Carryall handbags, clutches, totes, crossbody bags, and small goods designed in Indiana and made in Illinois.
K.Slade is a classic American heritage brand, born from the desire for quality and simplicity. Each handbag is designed in Evansville, Indiana, and crafted in Chicago, Illinois.
K. Slade
Duluth Pack has been made in the USA since 1882 and is proudly the oldest canvas and leather bag and pack manufacturer in the USA. Duluth Pack handcrafts the highest-quality premium American made canvas and leather handbags, purses, outdoor gear, concealed carry handbags, and packs with a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship and hardware.
Farm to fashion handbags as well as protective gear for laptops and tablets. Designer Kathleen Murphy works with local farmers and artisans to create her pieces using American textiles and artists.
I am currently working to source regenerative leather from American farmers and from small, family-owned tanneries in the United States that use a vegetable-tanned process.
Kathleen Murphy, Kámen Road
Clutches, evening bags, shoulder bags, totes, small accessories and more in suede, leather, fur, and fine fabric.
After graduation, Lauren moved to New York where she became an Assistant Buyer for a variety of America’s most popular department stores. Noticing there were no American-made luxury brands on the shelves, Lauren decided to change the world one handbag at a time. LCNY was born that day – created out of love to provide exquisitely designed handbags and accessories, proudly made in the U.S.A.
Lauren Cecchi
Leather handbags, rucksacks, totes, crossbody bags, and other leather goods including luggage, tech rolls, and dog collars all made in the USA in Arizona.
Everything made by Lifetime Leather is carefully handcrafted in our Arizona workshop, employs American workers, and will last your lifetime!
Lifetime Leather Co.
Women’s leather and American alligator handbags, shoulder bags, sling backpacks, pouches, and totes in a variety of styles, colors, and patterns made in the USA in Providence, Rhode Island.
Almost 80% of our team is comprised of women. Amongst our studio artists, nearly 75% have graduated from some of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, including the Rhode Island School of Design.
Lotuff
Women’s handbags, purses, totes, backpacks, and carryalls made of recycled leather in beautiful colors.
Lund Leather creates premium leather goods using recycled leather and low-waste production. Find your forever tote, overnight bag, satchel, portfolio and more — crafted with care in the USA.
Lund Leather
Fabric handbags, crossbody’s, shoulder bags, backpacks, travel bags, cosmetic cases, and wristlets inspired by fine upholstery fabrics.
At Maruca, we believe that creating small production runs of our bags using a cottage industry creates a consciousness that humanizes our work and makes for a more “harmonious society”. As an American-based company, we seek to balance resourcefulness and creativity and remain rooted in the principles of this philosophy. However, ultimately it is the consumer who will determine the value placed on American made handcraft.
Maruca Design
Made in the USA in Lynchburg, Virginia, women’s leather and wax canvas shoulder bags, clutches, pouches, wristlets, totes, cross-body bags and more. They even make purses for little girls.
Your bag is proudly made in Lynchburg, Virginia using the finest materials in the world.
Meanwhile Back on the Farm
Leather satchels, clutches, and duffel handbags made in the USA in New York City.
Merci-Fortune handbags are proudly made in New York City.
Merci-Fortune
Women’s handbags made in the USA in many styles, colors, and textiles including leather, shearling, animal prints, basketweave, and more.
Molly G Handbags was born in San Clemente, California in 2016. Our mission is to provide top-grade, beautiful leather handbags, while delivering excellent service. We’re proudly made in the United States by woman-owned production houses.
Molly G.
Buttery-soft, full-grain cowhide clutches, saddlebags, tack totes, and wristlets handmade in Texas, USA. Each piece is made by hand and no two are exactly alike.
Shoulder bags, weekenders, totes, backpacks, cross-body bags, clutches, and small accessories.
All products are manufactured in the USA.
Paige Hamilton Design
Modestly priced Italian leather handbags manufactured in the USA in New York City. Crossbody bags, totes, hobo bags, shoulder bags, cosmetic bags, and satchels.
Since 1982, Pietro has been delivering quality and precision from the heart of New York City under the direction of leather craftsman Pierre Dabagh and his son Alex. Every bag that leaves the factory passes through the family’s hands, a reflection of their love for the art and dedication to quality.
Pietro
American bench-made bags produced by American multi-generational artisans on benches without electricity. Rebecca Ray also designs and crafts equestrian tote bags, leather belts, jewelry, and some home goods.
Made in America. Employing people who’ve honed their craft over generations, creating honest luxury you can enjoy every day.
Rebecca Ray
Made in the USA leather clutches, cross bodies, bucket bags, tote bags, backpacks, waist bags, and other leather goods.
Almost our entire collection is produced in-house, but some aspects of our bags are outsourced to local handbag manufacturers. Most of the straps, for example, are produced by a family-run company in New York City’s Garment District.
Shana Luther
SkoobLevart 130° AntiTheft Bags
Available exclusively on Amazon,130° from SkoobLevart has an anti-theft design and are made in the USA in Montana. As if the hidden pockets and concealed zippers weren’t ingenious enough, it’s also small enough to put under your hoodie or jacket. SkoobLevart is a team of travelers so they know the importance of keeping a little cash and credit cards handy but secure.
Handmade in the USA leather and canvas women’s handbags, purses, clutches, satchels, cross body bags, pouches, wallets, and other goods. Personalized options are available.
Handmade leather goods designed by Sophie Truong and crafted right at her boutique in the heart of Sowa in Boston. Her handbag line includes carry-alls, crossbody bags, hip sacks, hobos, totes, and small accessories.
All leather items are made one by one in her studio in Boston using high-quality leather and fittings.
Stitch & Tickle
Swan Island offers American made linen, canvas, and hemp crossbody bags, clutches, and totes, as well as baby blankets, cotton and linen bedding, outerwear, and other textiles made in the USA.
Swans Island Company is committed to sustainable sourcing, traditional craft techniques, and American manufacturing.
Swan Island
Made in the USA American handmade bison leather goods. Lady’s handbags, tote bags, purses, clutches, and more. The Buffalo Billfold makes women’s and men’s leather goods for wear, carry, travel, and more.
In an era of ruthlessly cheap imports, we take pride in creating quality handmade leather goods using full-grain leather. Our handmade Buffalo leather goods are Made in USA & built to last.
The Buffalo Billfold Company
Affordable luxury handbags made ethically in the USA. Crossbody bags, clutches, and wristlets.
A leather goods brand providing affordable luxury made ethically in the USA. Proudly made in DTLA.
Tiff Wu
Handmade in Hawaii, Tiki Shiki handbags blend Japanese design and Hawaiian vintage-inspired fabrics to create modern handbags as well as dresses and Aloha shirts.
Shoulder bags, hobos, purses, slings, satchels, and many other handbag styles in a variety of colors. Tough Traveler has been making bags in the USA since 1970. They also offer American made luggage, backpacks, tech bags, dog carriers, and more.
Tough Traveler bags are hand-crafted in Upstate New York, in a small factory with a focus on unique designs, sustainable & ethical practices, and high-quality products.
Tough Traveler
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Canvas and leather handbags manufactured by hand in the USA with zero waste and functional minimalist design. Leather handbags are made from premium Kentucky bison leather. Tucker & Bloom also makes men’s bags, totes, backpacks, luggage, and more.
All bags are made in our Nashville studio using traditional European construction techniques.
Tucker & Bloom
Many styles of women’s leather crossbody bags made in the USA. Urban Southern also offers some leather accessories.
Handcrafted in our shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, our bags are made with the highest quality leather possible.
Urban Southern
High-end designer handbags designed and crafted in SOHO, New York City, USA.
Our studio specializes in handmade leather goods, fine jewelry, and ready-to-wear. We have a by appointment studio at 415 West Broadway in SoHo, New York
Wendy Nichol
American made in Denver, waxed canvas handbags, tote bags, luggage, backpacks, and other products.
Our small team of artisans utilizes traditional craft techniques like hand stitching and beveling and newer technologies like laser cutting and industrial machine sewing to produce the entire Winter Session product range in our own storefront workshop in Denver, CO.
Winter Session
American Made Handbags That Support a Cause
Ready to ship and design your own custom handbags in a variety of styles. The selection of all made in the USA bags includes cross-body bags, shoulder bags, wallets, and even diaper bags. better life BAGS are made in the USA by women in the impoverished communities of Detroit, Michigan.
Our mission is to hire women who have various barriers to employment to make our custom leather and fabric bags. They are adopted into our Better Life family and given a chance to succeed in life, family, and friendship. We really believe we have created a unique business that brings together your design efforts with tangible needs in our community of Detroit, Michigan. Every bag we sell means more women that we can hire! Your bag will come with the name of the woman who made your bag – bringing the personal connection straight to your mailbox.
better life BAGS
R. Riveter began with two military spouses. They make canvas cross-body bags, tote bags, wallets, and accessories in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Their continued mission is to support military spouses who want to maintain a second income but due to the consistent relocation of military families, find it difficult to work outside the home. Their bags, pieces, parts, and service come from military spouses employed remotely throughout the United States.
We were starting to see that if we wanted a career in this transient military life, we’d have to create it for ourselves. Not only did we need flexible income, but we needed mobile income to travel along with us as we relocate with our military members. And that’s when R.Riveter was born.
R. Riveter
Re:new is a faith-based, Christian non-profit that helps to support refugee women resettled in Illinois by providing a safe and productive work environment making beautiful bags, jewelry, and other items.
Rebecca’s heart was stirred to create a place for two needs of refugee women to be met: a place for safe community where they can earn income for their families.
Re:new Project
Eco-friendly, Sustainable, & Upcycled Handbags Made in America
Every Sand Point Travel Kit from Alchemy Design is a one-of-a-kind made from upcycled advertising banners. Other upcycled bags include tote bags and men’s messenger bags.
Tote bags, cross body bags, wallets, and pouches made in the USA from ethically sourced, recycled, upcycled, and vintage materials.
For nearly 20 years, Crystalyn Kae has created original handcrafted bags and accessories made from ethically sourced and reclaimed materials here in the USA.
Crystalyn Kae
Flowfold makes many of its American-made crossbody handbags, duffel bags, briefcases, and accessories including wallets & pouches with recycled sailcloth.
With our mission to create better, longer-lasting gear, we have always been adamant that 100% of our products are Made in the USA. We are a Maine-based brand with a global reach, committed to supporting our local communities and maintaining full control of our design and production.
Flowfold
Harveys handbags, purses, clutches, and tote bags are made with recycled seatbelts in Santa Ana, California, USA.
The very first seatbelt bag was made in our 1 car Garage in Santa Ana California where we continued to make them for several years. We’ve since outgrown that garage but still make our bags with love in our workshop located in the Maker District just outside of Downtown Santa Ana. Our unique facility houses everything under one roof, from our design studio to our retail store and visitors are always welcome.
Harveys
Mei Vintage specializes in fusing new and recycled leather, vintage textiles, and organic materials to create one-of-a-kind handbags and purses made in the USA.
Our handbags are of exceptional quality and handcrafted in the USA with attention to detail and feature timeless and functional designs that are meant to last season after season.
Mei Vintage
Remade USA will take your old leather jacket or other materials such as letterman jackets, wool coats, and other materials sent by you and turn it into a one of a kind handbag. Remade USA also makes new handbags and purses from remnant leather.
Tchoup Industries uses webbing straps that have been rejected by the auto industry, misprinted rice bags, discarded wool curtains, irreparable boat sails, and other materials to make their handbags, backpacks, and other accessories.
Our materials are sourced as close to New Orleans as possible, and entirely within the U.S. We take pride in tapping into unique Louisiana resources such as hand-woven fabrics, alligator leathers, repurposed rice bags, nutria fur, and custom metal manufacturing. Most of these materials come from small or family-run businesses and we’re happy to support our local network through these purchases. Our passion for our community is also why we rely entirely on local creative talent for our web design, marketing, and photography. Our core team currently consists of 5 New Orleans residents. As our business grows, we are committed, in turn, to creating even more local job opportunities.
Tchoup Industries
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