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Over-the-Shoulder Italian Leather Tote Bag with Crystals – Handmade Luxury Bag 142

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Video — Behind the Scenes Making a Tote Bag

Handmade Italian Leather Tote Bag with Crystal Accents

Discover the perfect blend of sophistication and functionality with this handmade Italian leather tote bag, designed for women who love timeless fashion and artisan craftsmanship. This stunning ultra light-weight large tote adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit.

Expertly crafted from vegetable tanned Italian leather, the over the shoulder tote bag combines luxury and functionality. To add a touch of shimmer, the tote is designed with a shiny gold spring closure hardware element surrounded with the world’s finest cut crystals in colors clear.

The tote is designed with solid brass hardware detailed throughout the leather handbag. It also includes on the handbag’s frontside a spring closure and bottom purse feet hardware elements made from stainless steel.

To maintain that beautiful bag structure and avoid the common sagging of bags, this bag design has a handmade double-sided matching leather bottom base. The handbag comes with a muslim cotton dust bag.

The Handmade Handbag Process

The classic tote bag is a true work of art. The handbag is handcrafted personally by artist, Lisa Ramos in her Clayton, California studio. Lisa’s design philosophy is focused on creating high quality handbags you can wear for years to come.

What makes a MONOLISA tote bag unique? Each handbag is a one of a kind made piece. The body of the tote bag is designed with a single piece of leather, resulting in a seamless and sophisticated style.

Each bag design is an extensive process of sourcing materials, developing a custom handbag pattern, hand cutting leather, working with adhesives, double sewing the bag’s interior, creating a closure element and surging a storage dustbag.

MONOLISA bags are not mass produced or sold in retail stores. Pieces from the collection can only be purchased on this website or at a show. MONOLISA handbags have been featured at the San Francisco American Craft Show and other additional fine art juried shows in California. Lisa’s mission is to design beautifully handmade limited edition pieces that add a touch of elegance to any personal style.

Product Highlights

  • Material: Premium full-grain Italian leather.
  • Design: Handcrafted in California with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Sparkle: Embellished with shimmering crystals for an elegant touch.
  • Comfort: Lightweight and roomy design perfect for daily use or travel.
  • Unique: One-of-a-kind piece, made in small batches.

Dimensions:
12.25" base | 11" bottom height to top of the bag (not including handles)
Handle Details: 9.5" | Side Width: 5"

Colors Available: Black
Interior Details: Natural raw edge.

Why You’ll Love This Tote Bag

  • Perfect as a luxury work bag, travel tote, or everyday handbag.
  • Designed for women who appreciate artisanal craftsmanship and timeless style.
  • Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or special occasions.
How to Open & Close Your MONOLISA Tote
Some MONOLISA totes feature a spring front closure. Watch the quick video guide here.

Important Purchase Information

MONOLISA handbags are individually handmade in small limited batches. Please carefully review all dimensions, photos, videos, and product details before purchasing. View Return Policy

How to Care for Leather

Leather handbags are designed to be enjoyed for years with proper care. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture, avoid overstuffing, and gently wipe with a soft dry cloth as needed. Learn more: How to Care for Leather Bags

Behind the scenes of handmade leather bag making by California designer Lisa Ramos

Why Handmade Is Better

Handmade pieces offer something mass-produced products cannot—individual craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and lasting quality.

• Made in small batches, not mass produced
• Greater attention to detail and finishing
• Supports independent artists and small business
• More unique, collectible, and personal
California artist and designer Lisa Ramos, founder of MONOLISA
Collector Gallery

Explore Sold MONOLISA Pieces

Browse past sold jewelry and handbags collected since 2017. More than 1,300 pieces have found homes with collectors, ranging from one-of-a-kind designs to limited runs, including signature crystal earrings.

California Handbag & Jewelry Designer, Lisa Ramos

Mission & Inspiration

My mission is to design beautifully handmade limited-edition pieces that add a touch of elegance to any personal style. Each design is an extension of who I am. I fell in love with the creative process because of the unlimited possibilities. My inspiration comes from exploring new ways to improve my designs and creating pieces that require a new skill set… during that process inspiration is born.

You can also experience the MONOLISA collection in person at select California art shows throughout the year. View Show Schedule →

Professional Memberships: Art Association Napa Valley, MJSA, SNAG, Bay Area made, Argentium Silver Guild, International Gem Society.