Suede Iridescent Paint Splatter Tote Bag – Bag 151
Elevate your everyday style with this one-of-a-kind tote crafted from soft black suede featuring an iridescent paint splatter pattern. Designed to feel both artistic and refined, this handcrafted handbag combines a lightweight structure with striking visual texture. The subtle interplay of color and light across the suede surface creates depth and movement, making each bag uniquely expressive while remaining effortlessly wearable. Rich purple leather handles add a bold yet elegant contrast, grounding the design with a refined pop of color. To maintain that beautiful bag structure and avoid the common sagging at the bottom, this tote is designed with a handmade double-sided thick leather bottom base. Thoughtfully constructed with carefully selected hardware throughout, including bottom purse feet hardware elements, this tote balances artistry and function—making it a standout piece for those who appreciate distinctive, wearable design.
Artist Lisa Ramos featuring this handbag in the above video.
THE HANDMADE HANDBAG PROCESS
The unique tote bag is a true work of art. Each handbag is handcrafted personally by artist Lisa Ramos in her Clayton, California studio. Lisa’s design philosophy is centered on creating high-quality handbags designed to be worn and enjoyed for years to come.
What makes a MONOLISA tote bag unique? Each handbag is a one-of-a-kind piece. The body of the tote is constructed using a single piece of leather, resulting in a seamless and sophisticated silhouette. Each bag undergoes an extensive process that includes sourcing premium materials, developing a custom handbag pattern, hand cutting leather, skiving, working with adhesives, sewing, and surging a custom storage dust bag.
MONOLISA handbags are not mass-produced or sold in retail stores. Pieces from the collection are available exclusively through this website or in person at select fine art juried shows throughout California, including the San Francisco American Craft Show. Lisa’s mission is to design beautifully handmade limited-edition pieces that add a refined sense of elegance to any personal style.
Making Leather Tote Bags
This video shows some of the steps that go into making these tote bags.
Tote Bag Details
Leather: The body of the bag is designed with a medium to a light-weight European Suede leather. The lavender handles and closure element are hand crafted in top-grain thick leather tanned in the United States - medium to soft temper and lightly finished for color consistency.
Waste Reduction: Waste reduction is a top priority at MONOLISA. To minimize waste, the majority of each leather hide is used during the making of this handbag collection.
Size: 8.5" base | 8.5" height from bottom to top of the bag (not including handles)
Handle Drop: 7"
Side Width: 5"
Interior Details: Natural raw-edge interior finish
Why Handmade Is Better
Handmade pieces offer something mass-produced products cannot—individual craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and lasting quality.
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.
The Personal Side of MONOLISA
Beyond the design, explore the personal side of MONOLISA — including life in the studio, creative challenges, and the journey behind each handcrafted piece.
