SHOULDER BAGS
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Artemis $187.00 |
ARTEMIS
THIS BAG: Like the goddess herself, "The Artemis" is designed to be rugged and to last for decades. SIZE: 12 ½” wide x 11 ½” tall x 3” deep (gusset) COST: $187 is the base price for this bag which includes a Double-thick shoulder strap. ACCESSORIES: Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, 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. BACKGROUND: 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. Awwww |
Cupid I (larger-on right in photo) $143.00
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CUPID I
THIS BAG: Cupid has a secret: it is easy to open if you pull on the D rings but difficult if you do not know this secret. SIZE: 12 ½” wide x 11 ½” tall x 3” deep (gusset) COST: $143 is the base price for this bag which includes a Double-thick shoulder strap and buckle. ACCESSORIES: Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., Inside hanging pocket $10, 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10. BACKGROUND: 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. |
Daphne I (flap) $127.00Daphne II (zipper) $138
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DAPHNE I (w/ flap-$127)-DAPHNE II (w/zipper-$138) THIS BAG: The "unbalanced" shape of Daphne draws attention, yet it is still easy to get into. SIZE: 12" wide x 14" tall x 2" gusset COST: $127.00 is the base price for this bag which includes a Double-thick shoulder strap and buckle. ACCESSORIES: Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., Inside hanging pocket $10, 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $15. BACKGROUND: 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!!) |
DIANA
THIS BAG: 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 forever. SIZE: 13” wide x 17” tall (open); 8 ½” (closed ) x (no gusset-perfect for travel-lays flat) COST: $150 is the base price for this bag which includes a Double-thick shoulder strap and buckle. ACCESSORIES: Accessories include: Cell Phone Pocket $8, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2/3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10, and inside hanging pocket $12 BACKGROUND: 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. |
Eros I with Strap (Black Bag at top in photo) $99*
The Eros I (with a strap)
THIS BAG: There are 4 sizes of the Eros bags; this Eros I is the largest and includes a double shoulder strap. All Eros bags have a front pocket and large, 2" gusset. SIZE: 10" wide x 6" tall x 2" gusset. COST: The basic price for Eros I with a double-thick strap is $99.00 ACCESSORIES: Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, and Snake or Fish inserts $10. BACKGROUND: "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 ! ! |
Marian $111.00
The Marian
The Marian is one of our strongest and most-versatile bags. There are a variety of treatments for the flap. SIZE: 9" wide x 7" tall x 2 1/2" gusset COST: $111.00 is the base price for this bag and includes a Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). ACCESSORIES: 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 BACKGROUND: 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. |
Mitza $149.00Mikalis $165.00 |
The Mitza
THIS BAG: The Mitza bag is strong and dependable. The wrapping straps fortify the main pocket which could hold a bowling ball (not that I've tried that). SIZE: 12 1/2" wide x 10" tall x 2" gusset COST: $149.00 is the base price for this bag and includes the Single Shoulder Strap. ACCESSORIES: 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 BACKGROUND: 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. |
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THIS BAG: I usually make the Mikalis in a thick, sturdy leather as pictured. However, it can be made in any leather that you want. The Mikalis pictured is a medium brown oil-dyed leather making it water resistant.
SIZE: 13" wide x 9 1/2" tall x 2" "tuck" gusset COST: $165.00 is the basic cost of the Mikalis and includes a single-thick shoulder strap with a buckle. ACCESSORIES: 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 BACKGROUND: Mikalis is a friend who lives in Athens and drives a taxi, taking his life in his hands daily (much more crazy than New York). This bag is as tough as Mikalis. The Nikos I
THIS BAG: The Nikos I 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. SIZE: 7" wide x 7 1/2" tall x 2" gusset COST: $105.00 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value). ACCESSORIES: 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. BACKGROUND: 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. |
Veros I (zipper) and Veros II (flap)$83
The Veros I (zipper) and Veros II (flap)
THIS BAG: The Veros I is a vertical version of the Eros I with Strap, hence "V-Eros." The gusset and pocket have been redesigned. SIZE: 5 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" tall x 2" gusset COST: $83.00 is the base price for this bag and includes the Single Shoulder Strap (a $10 value) and a cell pocket (an $8 value). ACCESSORIES: Double Strap $25, Buckled Shoulder Strap $2-5, Special Leathers $5 sq.ft., 2 or 3 colors $5, Snake or Fish inserts $10 BACKGROUND 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. |
Yeros $110 |
The Yeros
THIS BAG: 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. SIZE: 10" wide x 6" tall x 2" gusset COST: $110.00 is the base price for this bag and includes the Double Shoulder Strap (a $35 value) and an outside or cell pocket. ACCESSORIES: 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 BACKGROUND: 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. |