Women's Leather Handbags: Crossbody Bags, Totes & Clutches

From ostrich leather statement bags to everyday leather crossbodies, roomy totes and colorful evening clutches, Hartford House's handbag collection is built around beautiful materials and real craftsmanship. Shop online, or visit our Main Street store in St. Helena to see the bags in person.

From Ostrich Leather Statements to Everyday Crossbodies

The most striking bags here come from Cape Cobra, the Cape Town label whose pieces are handcrafted by artisans at its Woodstock atelier. Its ostrich and crocodile leather handbags and crossbodies, with the ostrich styles in shades like nicotine, tangerine and nutmeg, are the ones to choose when you want the bag to be the centerpiece of the outfit, and the Lolita in gold nappa leather is a more glamorous, lighter-weight alternative. 

For everyday wear, Osprey London, a luxury leather brand known for its classic but spirited take on British style, designs the crossbodies, totes and sling bag in this collection. The Buckley crossbody comes in cardinal and mist, the Audacia tote in black and tan, and prices run from $185 to $625. Frances Valentine adds a playful note with a raffia tote with a tortoise handle and a teeny tumbled-leather bag in canary yellow. We’ve also started carrying Brackish handbags with a feather detail, a natural next step for the label known for its feather jewelry. You can also read more about Osprey London on our blog.

From Ostrich Leather Statements to Everyday Crossbodies

Which Bag Suits Your Day: Totes, Crossbodies and Clutches

The simplest way to choose is to think about how you'll use it. A tote like the Audacia has room for daily essentials, while a crossbody keeps your hands free for everything from errands to dinner. For evening, the Ruby leather crossbody clutch comes in seven colors, from red and apple to wild orchid, taupe and stone, and combines the polish of a clutch with the ease of a crossbody. The Bexley leather clutch in teal, black or silver is a good option when you want to dress up. For weddings, Tiana’s handmade beaded bags, made in India, are a lovely choice, and you can see them in our store.

A handbag makes a memorable gift for a birthday, the holidays or an anniversary. The Ruby clutch and the Electra phone pouch are approachable picks, and a Cape Cobra piece is the one for a truly special occasion. If she'd rather choose her own color, a gift card is always welcome. Many of these bags are easiest to choose in person, so stop by 1337 Main Street in St. Helena, where our team can help you find the shape and size that fits your day.

Which Bag Suits Your Day: Totes, Crossbodies and Clutches

Frequently Asked Questions

We carry leather crossbodies, totes, clutches, sling bags and phone pouches from Cape Cobra, Osprey London and Frances Valentine, plus handbags with feather detail from Brackish and handmade beaded bags from Tiana in our store.

Cape Cobra is a Cape Town label whose pieces are handcrafted by skilled artisans at its Woodstock atelier. At Hartford House you’ll find its ostrich and crocodile leather bags and a gold nappa leather bag.

A tote suits carrying more, such as a laptop or a change of shoes, while a crossbody is lighter and keeps your hands free. Osprey London's Audacia tote and Buckley crossbody are two easy everyday choices.

Yes. Osprey London's Bexley leather clutch comes in teal, black and silver, and the Ruby leather crossbody clutch comes in seven colors, so you can carry it in the hand or wear it across the body.

Yes. A handbag is a lasting gift for a birthday, the holidays or an anniversary, and the Ruby clutch is a colorful, approachable choice. 

Yes. Stop by our store at 1337 Main Street in St. Helena any day between 10:00 am and 5:30 pm to see the bags up close. If you're after a specific style, call us at (707) 963-3198 and we'll check if it's in the store.

  1. Yes. Tiana’s beaded bags are handmade in India and are great for weddings, and Osprey London’s Bexley and Ruby clutches dress up easily for a formal event. The Tiana bags are in our store at 1337 Main Street in St. Helena, so stop by or call us at (707) 963-3198 to see what’s in.