Judith Leiber doesn't have the market cornered on whimsical novelty handbags. Kathrine Baumann shows she's every bit as creative with this Chinese Takeout Purse.

This adorable bag looks just like a Chinese takeout box, although it's got infinitely more style! The box is dressed up with thousands of shimmering Swarovski crystals, which ...

Judith Leiber is either a fashion genius or completely barmy. My opinion on this tends to waver depending on the purses I see. This Kyoto Pagoda clutch is one of those nutty purses which have me convinced the latter scenario is most likely!

Forget simply shaped purses; this one looks like a ...

Lately we've seen bamboo used to create soft, eco-friendly fabrics, but this purse from Global Elements reminds us of the appeal of bamboo in its original form.

Bamboo is a lovely material, with its natural glossy surface and rustic, Asian style. But I'm not sure whether I'd want to carry around ...

Eco-friendly designer Rachel Sanches has been inspired by the Far East for her latest Joy Fabiano handbag collection.

The Asian-infused summer line features vintage Japanese kimono silks paired with soft repurposed leather and organic fabrics. The combination sees Joy Fabiano move in a new, more sophisticated direction which, says Ms Sanches, ...

Soapbox channels all of the charm of the Orient for its the Singapore Carpet Bag.

The term carpet bag is a bit of a misnomer of course, as unlike the carpet bags of old it's not made from carpet at all. The satiny material is much more sophisticated though, so I'm happy ...

The new breed of handbag designers is ditching traditional leathers and furs for more unique Asian fabrics.

For her Chako accessories, Asian designer Kazumi Nakanishi has looked to the past. All her purses are made from antique kimono and obi [the sash worn around a kimono] fabrics.
“I was never into ‘It’ ...