Handmade bags

Various types

We believe it’s important that every woman can wear the perfect handbag. That is why our range includes various types of handmade leather bags of an excellent quality. All handmade bags of Maes & Hills are made of leather, but apart from that every bag is 100% unique. The reason for this is that every bag is made completely by hand by a passionate artisan. On this page you can find all our handmade leather handbags. By taking a good look at the bags on this page, you’ll eventually find a handmade bag that’s perfect for you. Maes & Hills only sells high-quality bags made of the best materials, crafted by the most expert, the most experienced and the most passionate craftsmen and craftswomen. If you buy one of the bags from our range, you can be certain to enjoy it for many years.

Bags by renowned brands

We only offer handmade bags of brands with a perfect reputation, so that we can guarantee the best quality for our clients. Maes & Hills also sells handmade bags of leather of their own brand. This means that for a number of Maes & Hills bags you can select a type of leather and colour yourself. Feel free to contact us and ask for the options to create your own bag! In addition, we also sell handmade bags of other brands, which are often designed and crafted with love and passion in small workshops. For example, this page includes leather bags from the brand Bridas. This brand has many years of experience designing handmade leather bags. The brand offers countless options to create your own personal design, which is its biggest advantage, because every bag will be unique. If you buy a handmade leather bag by Bridas, you will have a great bag. It doesn’t just look beautiful, but it will also last for many years.

Taking care if your leather bag

If you buy a leather bag from Maes & Hills, you want to keep using it for a long time. To increase the lifespan of your bag, it is important to take care of it. We would like to give you a few tips. Use an impregnating spray before using the bag When you receive your new Maes & Hills bag, don’t just start using it. First spray the leather with an impregnating agent. This special spray creates a protective layer on the leather, making it more resistant to damage. The layer protects against liquids and superficial damage like scratches. It is a good idea to keep using the impregnating agent. If you use your bag every day, spray it once per month. If you use your bag less often, spraying it once per two months should suffice. Keep your bag away from heat Leather can’t deal well with heat. Heat makes the material dry. This means that you shouldn’t place your handmade bag near a heater, not even when your bag is wet. It is also not a good idea to expose your bag to direct sunlight for a long period of time. A few minutes of sunlight is no problem, for example when you’re walking outside, but hours of exposure is not good. Avoid the sun and other heat sources as much as possible to keep the leather beautiful. Act correctly in case of stains Even if you’re very careful with your bag, it may become stained. This isn’t the end of the world, but you do need to take the right steps in case of a stain. It is important to not rub at the stain or use a dry or wet cloth to rub at the stain. What’s better is to use a clean and dry cloth to dab at the stain. This will largely get rid of the stain. You could also bring your bag to a leather expert. The expert can often get rid of the stain entirely. Extra tip: use leather salve for dry leather A leather bag has a long lifespan,but after a few years of heavy use, the leather may become a little dry. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you have to throw your handmade leather bag away. If the leather is dry, you can simply use leather salve to reinvigorate the leather. Don’t use too much; just take a small amount and rub it on your bag. When the salve has dried, you can use your leather bag like before. The material of your bag won’t be dry anymore! Note: don’t use too much leather salve, because the leather might become too supple. This means that your beautiful bag may lose its shape, which is obviously not what you want. It’s better to use too little salve and apply a few layers rather than too much all at once. You don’t need much leather salve for a good result: just a small amount gives your bag a real boost.

Questions? We’re here for you

If you have any questions about our handmade leather bags, or if you want to know more about one of the products on this page, feel free to contact us, because we’re ready to help you. We can answer all your questions, so that you get a clearer idea of our collection of handmade leather bags or of a certain item in our range. If you’ve been looking for a nice leather handbag for a while now, take a look at the bags on this page and invest in a handmade bag. A handmade bag is simply more beautiful than a bag created in a factory. A handmade leather bag is perfect for any outfit.