SHOULDER BAGS
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(Alphabetically Ordered)
Artemis $135*
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The Artemis
The Greek goddess Artemis was the rugged goddess of the hunt and all wild things found in the woods. Although a skilled hunter, she was also particularly protective of all the young animals. Like the goddess herself, "The Artemis" is designed to be rugged and to last for decades. *$110 is the base price for this bag. Accessories include: A Double-layered shoulder strap $35, Cell Phone Pocket $8, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Buckled Flap Straps $8-10 ea, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., Inside hanging pocket $10, 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10. |
Cupid I (larger-on right in photo) $130*
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The Cupid I
"The Cupid" presents the strength and beauty of love as well as keeping a secret: this bag is not easy to get into unless you know the secret to opening it; if you do, getting into it is as easy as falling in love. The impish god of Love was called Eros in Greek. Often associated more with physical love, he nevertheless has been called upon by many poets and lyricists seeking love: "Cupid, draw back your bow and let your arrows go." He was also known to hold love's secrets and the knowledge of secret love. *$130 is the base price for this bag. Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Doubled Shoulder Strap $25, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10. |
Cupid II (smaller) $120*
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The Cupid
"The Cupid" II presents the samestrength and beauty of love as as the Cupid I but it is smaller. It also keeps a secret: this bag is not easy to get into unless you know the secret to opening it; if you do, getting into it is as easy as falling in love. The impish god of Love was called Eros in Greek. Often associated more with physical love, he nevertheless has been called upon by many poets and lyricists seeking love: "Cupid, draw back your bow and let your arrows go." He was also known to hold love's secrets and the knowledge of secret love. *$120 is the base price for this bag. Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Doubled Shoulder Strap $25, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10, Mystery Weave $8 ea. |
Daphne I (flap) $115
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The Daphne (with flap)
The "unbalanced" shape of the Daphne does draw attention, yet it is still easy to get into. The double shoulder strap is included. Daphne was a huntress and wanted nothing to do with love or marriage. To the dismay of her father, the river god Peneus, she thwarted all suitors. All those connected to Olympus knew that the worst lovers were the gods; most encounters ended in tragedy for those they tried to seduce. But Apollo saw and fell in lust with Daphne who tried to run from him but realized he was gaining fast. Daphne called for her father's help and he changed her into a beautiful laurel tree. Apollo's love did not wane; he had all his victors weave their brows with laurel leaves. HAVE NO FEAR: you will love your Daphne bag from Allcorn Leather (and it will love you back!!) *$115 is the base price for this bag. Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10. |
Daphne II (zipper) $125
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The Daphne (with zipper)
The "unbalanced" shape of the Daphne does draw attention, yet it is still easy to get into. The double shoulder strap is included. Daphne was a huntress and wanted nothing to do with love or marriage. To the dismay of her father, the river god Peneus, she thwarted all suitors. All those connected to Olympus knew that the worst lovers were the gods; most encounters ended in tragedy for those they tried to seduce. But Apollo saw and fell in lust with Daphne who tried to run from him but realized he was gaining fast. Daphne called for her father's help and he changed her into a beautiful laurel tree. Apollo's love did not wane; he had all his victors weave their brows with laurel leaves. HAVE NO FEAR: you will love your Daphne bag from Allcorn Leather (and it will love you back!!) *$125 is the base price for this bag. Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Doubled Shoulder Strap $25, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10, Mystery Weave $8 ea. |
Diana $135*
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The Diana
Diana was known as the virgin goddess of childbirth and women. She was one of the three maiden goddesses, along with Minerva and Vesta, who swore never to marry. In honor of the three "maiden goddesses," The Diana shoulder bag has three forms: a shoulder bag, a clutch (when shoulder strap is removed) and a vertical bag when the attached handles are used. This versatile bag just may last you forever. Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt and all things wild, and she was an inspiration for Daphne. She was called Artemis by the Greeks. Oak groves and deer were especially sacred to her. *$135 is the base price for this bag and includes the Doubled Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10, and an inside hanging pocket $12 |
Eros I with Strap (Black Bag at top in photo) $90*
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The Eros
There are 3 sizes of the Eros bags; the lardest can include a double shoulder strap, All Eros bags have a front pocket and large gusset. "Eros" is the Greek name for the more familiar "Cupid," the wonderful god of love. Eros was Psychi's lover until she betrayed him and he left her. Without Eros, Pygmalian would have never had his Galatea and we all would not have had the loves of our lives. Thank you, Eros ! ! *$90 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). Accessories include: Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10. |
Marian $110
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The Marian
The Marian is one of our strongest and most-versatile bags. It features a three-sided gusset and a variety of treatments for the flap. Marian was not a Greek or Roman goddess; she was the love of Robin Hood's life and a formidable warrior and huntress. She was respected and followed by all the Merry Men. *$110 is the base price for this bag and includes a Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). Accessories include: Lined flap with magnetic snap $15, Cell Pocket $8, Inside hanging pocket $12, Leaf design $5, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10, heart lock $5 |
Mikalis $150
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The Mikalis
The "special leather" bag pictured is rustic and rugged, built to last forever. Mikalis is the brother of my teacher in Greece, Nikos Sakalis. Mikalis Sakalis works with Nikos to produce beautiful bags on the island of Kerkyra, called Corfu by the Brits. Another Mikalis is a friend's nephew who drives a cab in Athens, a very dangerous job! This bag is nephew tough and brother beautiful. $150 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $10 value). Accessories include: Lined flap with magnetic snap $15, Cell Pocket $8, Inside hanging pocket $12, Leaf design $5, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10, heart lock $5 |
Mitza $135
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The Mitza
This bag is strong and dependable. The wrapping straps fortify the main pocket which could hold a bowling ball (not that I've tried that). The Mitza is also named after a friend who now lives on Peloponnese, the peninsula that includes Sparta and Olympus. She owns a bath shop and sells fragrant stuff of all kinds. $135 is the base price for this bag and includes the Single Shoulder Strap. Accessories include: Doubled Shoulder Strap $25, Cell Pocket $8, Inside hanging pocket $12, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10 |
Nikos I (larger) $95
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The Nikos I
The Nikos allows a lot of creativity to go into the bag's flap. Pictured are a few choices: the flap of the white bag on the bottom is lined in red leather with a magnetic snap and a double strap of red and white leather and is sewn with red thread - can you say "Valetine's Day?" The red, white and blue Nikos also has a magnetic snap. Nikos taught me this unique method of designing and making completely handsewn leather bags. I know of no other American using this method of handsewing soft leather bags. Nikos is an artist in leather whom I greatly admire, and he is a good and true friend. $95 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). Accessories include: Lined flap with magnetic snap $15, Cell Pocket $8, Inside hanging pocket $12, Leaf design $5, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10, heart lock $5. |
Nikos II (smaller) $75
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The Nikos II
The Nikos allows a lot of creativity to go into the bag's flap. Pictured are a few choices: the flap of the white bag on the bottom is lined in red leather with a magnetic snap and a double strap of red and white leather and is sewn with red thread - can you say "Valetine's Day?" The red, white and blue Nikos also has a magnetic snap. Nikos taught me this unique method of designing and making completely handsewn leather bags. I know of no other American using this method of handsewing soft leather bags. Nikos is an artist in leather whom I greatly admire, and he is a good and true friend. $75 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). Accessories include: Lined flap with magnetic snap $15, Cell Pocket $8, Inside hanging pocket $12, Leaf design $5, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10, heart lock $5 |
Veros I (zipper) and Veros II (flap)$75
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The Veros I and Veros II
The V-eros I is a vertical version of the Eros I with Strap, hence "V-Eros." The gusset and pocket have been redesigned. As mentioned above, Eros was the beautiful Greek god of love (sex, really). His beauty was so great that he did not want his lover Psyche to see him since she may have been harmed by his overwhelming beauty. She defied him and stole a glance while he slept, so he left her. OK so he was also a bit fickle. $75 is the base price for this bag and includes the Single Shoulder Strap (a $10 value) and a cell pocket (an $8 value). Accessories include: Double Strap $25, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10 |
Yeros $100
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The Yeros
The Yeros shoulder bag is the same as the Eros I with strap except that it has a flap instead of a zipper. So, you can choose from a wide range of flap designs; you can get some ideas from the Nikos I photo above. The Yeros is sort of named after me; the Greek word transliterated as Yeros means "old man" and I am certainly that! In Greece, the word "Yeros" is used just as we use "old man" but is also used as a term of "endearment" among friends. $100 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value) and an outside or cell pocket. Accessories include: Lined flap with magnetic snap $15, Leaf design $5, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10, heart lock $5, and magnetic clasp $5 |
