{"product_id":"large-italian-leather-tote-bag-72","title":"Large Italian Lightweight Leather Tote Bag 72","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\nMONOLISA | Black Italian Leather Tote Bag + Matching Pouch — Simple Clean Layout\nTheme text: #696969 | Font: Roboto | White boxes | No divider above author bio\n=============================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ml-wrap{\n    max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:6px 6px 26px;\n    color:#696969;\n    font-family:Roboto,system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Arial,sans-serif;\n    line-height:1.65;\n  }\n  .ml-box{\n    background:#fff;\n    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\n    border-radius:18px;\n    padding:18px;\n    margin:18px 0;\n  }\n  .ml-h1{font-size:25px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 10px;}\n  .ml-h2{font-size:21px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px;}\n  .ml-video{\n    width:100%;\n    max-width:900px;\n    aspect-ratio:16\/9;\n    border:none;\n    border-radius:14px;\n  }\n  .ml-small{font-size:13px;margin-top:8px;}\n  .ml-link{color:#696969;text-decoration:underline;}\n  .ml-author-img{border-radius:999px;max-width:160px;height:auto;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ml-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ml-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ml-h1\"\u003eBlack Italian Leather Tote Bag with Crystal Closure + Matching Pouch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel in style with this handmade black Italian leather tote bag. This elegant Bay Area–made handbag is perfect for someone on the go who wants to carry a lightweight tote. Customers love MONOLISA bags for their ultra-lightness and unique designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add a touch of shimmer, the bag features a shiny stainless-steel spring-closure hardware element surrounded by crystals in blue, pink, green, lavender, and aqua. Stainless-steel \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Purse Feet\" href=\"https:\/\/monolisadesigns.mom\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Purse-feet_1024x1024_2x_16c1db3d-1780-4c74-acf8-030ebde1f8c4_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1713479799\" class=\"ml-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e purse feet \u003c\/a\u003e protect the bottom of the tote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tote comes with a matching pouch designed with a lavender accent. The timeless handbag includes a cotton dust bag and is handmade in Clayton, California by artist Lisa Ramos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- PROCESS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ml-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ml-h2\"\u003eThe Handmade Handbag Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic tote bag is handcrafted personally by artist Lisa Ramos in her Clayton, California \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Artist Lisa Ramos' Studio in Clayton, California\" href=\"https:\/\/monolisadesigns.mom\/blogs\/being-a-designer\/step-into-my-colorful-studio-where-the-creations-happen\" class=\"ml-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e studio \u003c\/a\u003e. Lisa’s design philosophy is focused on creating high-quality handbags you can wear for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a MONOLISA tote bag unique is its one-of-a-kind construction. Each handbag is designed with a single piece of leather, resulting in a seamless and sophisticated style. Every bag is an extensive process of sourcing materials, developing a custom handbag pattern, hand cutting leather, working with adhesives, double sewing the interior, creating the closure element, and finishing a storage dust bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMONOLISA bags are not mass produced and are never sold in retail stores. Pieces 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ml-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\" class=\"ml-small\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandbag designer Lisa Ramos featuring this Italian leather tote in her Clayton, California studio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/840988254?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" title=\"Italian Leather Bag Handmade by Designer Lisa Ramos\" class=\"ml-video\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- TOTE DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ml-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ml-h2\"\u003eBlack Italian Leather Tote Bag — Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed in Italy by a fifth-generation tannery. Its luxurious look and feel is achieved through a vacuuming process that shrinks the leather to create a smooth, polished surface. With wear, the leather continues to burnish and polish, growing more beautiful with age. Natural leather characteristics are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal closure element is designed with a European black patent leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" base | 8.5\" height (not including handles)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black raw edge with a handmade double-sided patent leather bottom base to maintain structure and prevent sagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- POUCH DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ml-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ml-h2\"\u003eItalian Leather Pouch — Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8\" base | 5.5\" height\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural black raw edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MONOLISA DESIGNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32177694933097,"sku":"BAG72","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2506\/3550\/files\/Italian-Leather-Tote-Bags-with-crystals-By-MONOLISA-Made-in-California.png?v=1688060467","url":"https:\/\/monolisadesigns.mom\/products\/large-italian-leather-tote-bag-72","provider":"MONOLISA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}