Behind the Scenes of Handbag Making
Go behind the scenes with California artist Lisa Ramos and discover how MONOLISA leather handbags are made. These videos explore the design process, premium Italian leathers, handcrafted leather flowers, sewing techniques, finishing details, and the studio craftsmanship behind each limited-edition handbag. Whether you're curious about handmade craftsmanship or enjoy seeing how leather handbags are created, these videos offer a closer look inside the MONOLISA studio.
Making Leather Flower Tote Bags
Go behind the scenes with California artist Lisa Ramos as she creates MONOLISA leather flower tote bags. This video shows some of the cutting, sewing, shaping, and assembly involved in making each limited-edition handbag by hand.
Making an Italian Leather Tote Bag
Watch California artist Lisa Ramos create a handcrafted Italian leather tote bag from premium embossed croc leather. This behind-the-scenes video highlights many of the steps involved in designing, cutting, sewing, and assembling each limited-edition MONOLISA handbag by hand.
Making Leather Flowers
Every MONOLISA flower begins as a flat piece of premium leather. In this behind-the-scenes video, California artist Lisa Ramos demonstrates how each petal is cut, shaped, and assembled by hand before the flowers are painted and attached to a handcrafted leather handbag.
Painting Leather Flowers by Hand
After each leather flower is carefully assembled, California artist Lisa Ramos hand paints every petal to create depth, texture, and subtle color variations. This finishing step gives every MONOLISA flower its own unique character before it becomes part of a handcrafted leather handbag.
Making Handmade Leather Handbags
Follow California artist Lisa Ramos through the creation of a handcrafted metallic leather crossbody bag. This behind-the-scenes video shares several of the steps involved in cutting, sewing, assembling, and finishing a limited-edition MONOLISA handbag made entirely by hand.
Cutting Leather for Handmade Handbags
Every handbag begins with carefully cutting the leather. In this behind-the-scenes video, California artist Lisa Ramos shares the cutting process she now uses to improve efficiency while maintaining the craftsmanship and quality of each handcrafted MONOLISA handbag.
Making the Pastel Crossbody Collection
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the MONOLISA Pastel Crossbody Collection. California artist Lisa Ramos shares several of the steps involved in cutting, sewing, assembling, and finishing these handcrafted Italian leather handbags, each made individually in small batches.
Making an Italian Leather Crossbody Bag
Go behind the scenes as California artist Lisa Ramos creates a handcrafted Italian leather crossbody bag accented with shimmering crystals. This video highlights the craftsmanship, materials, and attention to detail that go into every limited-edition MONOLISA design.
Behind the Scenes of Making Handbags
Creating a handcrafted handbag involves much more than sewing leather. In this behind-the-scenes video, California artist Lisa Ramos shares the planning, sourcing, designing, scheduling, and craftsmanship that go into creating each limited-edition MONOLISA handbag from start to finish.
Finishing an Italian Leather Crossbody Bag
Watch the final stages of creating a handcrafted Italian leather crossbody bag. In this behind-the-scenes video, California artist Lisa Ramos completes the finishing details and careful assembly that bring each limited-edition MONOLISA handbag to life.
Edge Painting Leather Handles
Edge painting is one of the finishing touches that gives a handcrafted leather handbag a clean, polished appearance. In this video, California artist Lisa Ramos demonstrates how the raw leather edges of MONOLISA handbag handles are carefully painted and refined by hand.
Small Batch Handbag Making
January through April is dedicated to making handbags for the upcoming art show season. In this behind-the-scenes video, California artist Lisa Ramos shares what it's like to design, create, and manage every step of producing the limited-edition MONOLISA collection as a solo artist.
Finished Italian Leather Embossed Croc Tote Bag
Take a closer look at a completed MONOLISA Italian leather embossed croc tote bag. This video highlights the finished craftsmanship, premium materials, and thoughtful details that make each handcrafted handbag a one-of-a-kind design created by California artist Lisa Ramos.
