karinas bags

karina's bags


An ever changing collection of unique leather bags, handmade by a master craftsman with over 30 years experience in the leather trade. All my leathers are carefully sourced from the best British leathers and the trimmings are mostly vintage, ensuring  each bag has it's own character.
New designs and colours are introduced to the collection at least twice a month, satisfying your desire for all things new.
As I try to do my meagre bit for the planet, I am using re-cycled packaging, which also helps to reduce the cost, so the price of your bag is exactly that and does not incorporate additional costs for printing etc!
If you'd like to know more about the background to the business please see the about me section, or if you would like to be put on my mailing list for design updates and events email me at karina.hesketh@gmail.com or call me on 0191-2765109

Every bag is made, from cut to finish, entirely by myself. I seek out vintage trimmings every time I go abroad, and source my leathers very carefully, to ensure that each design has some unique feature. I will never use the same pattern more than ten times - even then, the design will be repeated in different leathers, with different trimmings.

I will update my website regularly, introducing at least one entirely new design at this point, thus satisfying our desire for all things new. The price of each bag is exactly that, for, as I try to do my meagre bit for the environment, I will not be spending money on fancy packaging and expensive printing, so you will probably get your bag delivered in a box from my latest purchase, I promise there will not be too many wine boxes!

If you'd like to know more about the background to the business please see the about me section, or if you would like to be put on my mailing list for design updates and events email me at karina.hesketh@gmail.com or call me on 0191-2765109.

EVENTS

"The Alnwick Gardens summer arts, crafts and design fair" on June 27th and 28th  to be held in conjunction with the 700th anniversary of Alnwick Castle and the ever popular Hotspur festival. A mix of traditional and seriously funky arts and crafts, with live music and afternoon teas. Free admission, and there is also free admission to the alnwick Castle as part of their birthday treat to you!  10am to 6pm both days

"Old Eldon Square Market" a new regular designer/makers market to be held on the first friday of every month from April to September. 9am to 2.30pm, so dates are:
3rd April, 1st May, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August and 4th September.
I will make something new for every market and will try and get some time to make some vintage style clothes too.

"Saltaire Vintage home and Fashion fair" Saturday 11th July, 9.30 - 4pm, to be held in the beautiful Victoria hall, Saltaire BD18 3JS. A beautiful place for a day out, and a good opportunity to visit the nearby David Hockney museum.

"The affordable Vintage fashion Fair" Sunday 19th July, York. Held in the Hospitium Museum Gardens, Marygate, YO30 7DR. 11-5pm. With a vintage style afternoon tea served under the trees in the gardens, cupcakes a plenty, no doubt -
www.vintagefair.co.uk
"Gateshead Summer Flower Show" Fri 31 July, Sat 1st Aug, Sun 2nd Aug, 9.30 - 5pm daily.  A well established show with lots of entertainment, demonstrations,  food halls offering local produce and a continental food market and a chance to stock up your garden. No cash point facilities, so bring your cheque books! Gateshead central nursery, Whickham Highway, Lobley Hill, Gateshead.

"The Affordable Vintage Fashion Fair" Monday 28th September, Leeds University, Riley Smith Hall 10 - 5pm. Judy Berger's fabulously eclectic vintage fairs are my favourite events, an opportunity to buy unique vintage clothing and new products from independent designers.




 

ordering... simple

All the bags are now available through paypal, but if you would like to pay by cheque contact me for my address.

  • Postage within the UK on orders under £50 is £3.50 and £8.50 for orders over £50
  • delivery within 4 days, fully insured
  • INTERNATIONAL ORDERS - email me at the address below and I'll invoice you with additional postage.
  • email me for an invoice, karina.hesketh@gmail.com
  • I offer a discount for trade orders, minimum of five bags per order, prices on application.
     
    email me at: karina.hesketh@gmail.com
    or call me on 0191 276 5109 between midday and 7pm Monday to Friday, or Saturday 10am to 4pm

    Returns: If you are unhappy with your purchase please return it to me within 28 days and I will be happy to refund or exchange the item.

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