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Fabiola Gonzalez

Fabiola Gonzalez handcrafted embroidered leather handbags

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"I love working with leather. As a designer, I have always looked for different ways to exalt the tradition of leather in Guanajuato. I began to search for ways to combine the different traditions of our country, such as the embroidery of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

"I have loved working with you ever since I heard the words ‘worldwide showcase,' and have had the privilege of personally showing you my designs. Our sales have shot up more rapidly than we could have imagined.

"We began in 2018, and I am very happy to see that my sales continue strengthening. I love what I do enormously. My objective is to create awareness that Mexico has the talent to create designs at a worldwide level. I am thankful to everyone for this opportunity to create designs that exalt the name of Mexico."

Original Artisan Story

"I was born in the state of Guanajuato, where leather work has been a tradition for many, many years. I fell in love with our leather handbags as well as the traditional embroidery of southern Mexico.

"I realized I could combine these colors and this technique to create bright and attractive bags with my own personal touch.

"I love my work! My designs project my ideas of creating a fashion accessory that's unique. In this way, I can play with my own creativity and with leather. I have fun and it's fascinating to see how a piece of leather becomes a trendy handbag. I confess, I even dream about crafting bags at night.

"My main source of inspiration is the vast range of colors and combinations that aren't well known. But I've discovered them with the help of textile artisans in Yucatan, Oaxaca and Chiapas. This is how I achieve this innovative look and transmit the traditions of Mexico through my designs.

"It's incredible sharing this fascination with leather with my family. It's wonderful sharing this regional legacy through my work. This is so satisfying.

"My heart's desire is to share my handbags in such a way that people can see a bit of me in every one we create. I can imagine them saying, 'Wow! This is a design by Fabiola Gonzales.'

"I love my work, and my family is what drives me to get up and work every morning from sunrise to sunset."

Handmade: A Global Artisan Marketplace Guadalajara, Mexico

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"I love working with leather. As a designer, I have always looked for different ways to exalt the tradition of leather in Guanajuato. I began to search for ways to combine the different traditions of our country, such as the embroidery of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

"I have loved working with you ever since I heard the words ‘worldwide showcase,' and have had the privilege of personally showing you my designs. Our sales have shot up more rapidly than we could have imagined.

"We began in 2018, and I am very happy to see that my sales continue strengthening. I love what I do enormously. My objective is to create awareness that Mexico has the talent to create designs at a worldwide level. I am thankful to everyone for this opportunity to create designs that exalt the name of Mexico."

Original Artisan Story

"I was born in the state of Guanajuato, where leather work has been a tradition for many, many years. I fell in love with our leather handbags as well as the traditional embroidery of southern Mexico.

"I realized I could combine these colors and this technique to create bright and attractive bags with my own personal touch.

"I love my work! My designs project my ideas of creating a fashion accessory that's unique. In this way, I can play with my own creativity and with leather. I have fun and it's fascinating to see how a piece of leather becomes a trendy handbag. I confess, I even dream about crafting bags at night.

"My main source of inspiration is the vast range of colors and combinations that aren't well known. But I've discovered them with the help of textile artisans in Yucatan, Oaxaca and Chiapas. This is how I achieve this innovative look and transmit the traditions of Mexico through my designs.

"It's incredible sharing this fascination with leather with my family. It's wonderful sharing this regional legacy through my work. This is so satisfying.

"My heart's desire is to share my handbags in such a way that people can see a bit of me in every one we create. I can imagine them saying, 'Wow! This is a design by Fabiola Gonzales.'

"I love my work, and my family is what drives me to get up and work every morning from sunrise to sunset."

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    Fabiola Gonzalez

    June 12, 2022
    C Carole
    I’ve wanted a tooled handbag for a while and am very pleased with this one.
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    April 15, 2022
    J Janet
    I usually only carry a very small cross-body purse just large enough for my wallet and a small set of keys. But that doesn't mean I don't want to have other things with me. Into this bag goes my reading glasses, iPad Mini, a folding stand for the iPad Mini and/or my phone, AirPods, backup battery, small "everything" notebook, even my Lumix 30x digital camera, and a folded up shopping bag. See what... read more
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    February 15, 2022
    T Trish
    More beautiful in person than in photos. Many compliments!
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    December 29, 2021
    R Renee
    Excellent quality! A great hand bag that I will cherish for years and years.
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    June 18, 2021
    C Charlotte
    Gorgeous and very well made. Roomy interior with pockets and zip closure makes this practical, too!
    Reviewed item
    May 7, 2021
    S Siobainne
    My bag is a beautiful work of art
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    December 31, 2020
    M Marjorie
    This is one of my favorite purses. Make sure to measure - it was a little smaller than I was expecting, but I love it.
    Reviewed item
    May 19, 2020
    D Diana R
    Will not disappoint! The bag is smaller than it looks in the picture but great if you don't like big heavy bags. Delivery was much faster than expected, it came wrapped like a present....very happy with my purchase!
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    February 17, 2020
    E Eileen
    This is probably one of the most beautiful handbags i have ever owned ! I cannot express my admiration for the craftmanship and attention to detail ! It arrived gift wrapped, which I had not even requested. I will use it for years, and appreciate the crafters talents as well !
    Reviewed item
    January 9, 2020
    D Darlene
    perfect size, nicely made. thank you!
    Reviewed item
    October 24, 2019
    J Joanna
    What a beautifully made bag! I love it so much! Thank you very much!
    Reviewed item
    October 9, 2019
    M Melodie
    I love the purse. The only complaint I have is that I preferred the colors that were in the photo of the handbag. The one I got was different. It contains blues, which I am not fond of. Because of this, I am only rating it four stars, when I would have rated it five, if the I had received the colors as it appeared on the website.
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    May 7, 2019
    C Carrie
    This purse is absolutely gorgeous. The attention to detail and workmanship is impeccable.Definitely quality.
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    April 15, 2022
    J Janet
    I usually only carry a very small cross-body purse just large enough for my wallet and a small set of keys. But that doesn't mean I don't want to have other things with me. Into this bag goes my reading glasses, iPad Mini, a folding stand for the iPad Mini and/or my phone, AirPods, backup battery, small "everything" notebook, even my Lumix 30x digital camera, and a folded up shopping bag. See what I mean by "everything"? Everything is easy to find as and when I need it. The excellent metal feet keep the purse steady as I rummage around inside. And the compliments I get when people see it are non-stop! I love-love-LOVE this bag!