Womenswear
Women's Bags and Satchels Made in England — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 47 brands that make women's bags in England. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

Zatchels
Zatchels is a British accessories brand founded in 2011, specialising in handmade leather bags crafted in England using traditional techniques.

The Leather Satchel Co.
A brand that specialises in handcrafted, bespoke leather satchels, bags, and accessories. Founded in 1966, their products are made using traditional techniques and high-quality materials.
- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary
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Umpie Handbags
Handmade British handbags with real character. Every Umpie bag is individually crafted in Yorkshire using exclusive heritage fabrics — unique, artistic pieces made to be loved for a lifetime.

Ettinger
Ettinger is a British luxury leather goods brand founded in 1934, family-owned and manufacturing handcrafted products in the UK with a Royal Warrant from HRH the Prince of Wales.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
- Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2001, creating distinctive, handcrafted leather goods and ready-to-wear collections made in England.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary

Swaine
Swaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Tusting
Tusting is a British family-owned leather goods brand founded in 1875, crafting luxury bags in England with five generations of expertise and traditional methods.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

Harriet warrilow leather
Handcrafted leather handbags and accessories made in the heart of Staffordshire

Cambridge Satchel Company
Cambridge Satchel Company crafts classic leather satchels and bags, handcrafted in England since 2008. Celebrating British craftsmanship and timeless style.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

WAWWA
WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Ink & Silk
Ink & Silk by Holly Kennedy transforms original botanical paintings into luxurious silk accessories and handcrafted fedoras. Handmade in Worcestershire and London, each piece is distinctive wearable art, created with artistic flair.

Sylvia Piechulla Ltd
London-made. Inclusively designed. Beautiful clothing and accessories crafted for every body — from statement silk kimonos and trench coats to everyday elegance.

Campbell Cole
Campbell Cole design UK-made accessories for those who share an appreciation for the confidently understated.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Church of Sanctus
Church of Sanctus, established in 2012 by Lucinda Sinclair, handcrafts ethical gothic clothing in England..
- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion
- Ethical
- Heritage
- Slow Fashion

Mille Saisons
Silk accessories made in small batches in East Sussex
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Cottagecore
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Cottagecore

Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Fortis
Fortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Hurdwick Handmade Bag Company
Hurdwick, produce handmade bags and accessories in Devon.
- Classic
- Country
- Timeless
- Classic
- Country
- Timeless

Vivien Of Holloway
Vivien of Holloway offers stunning 1940s and 1950s dresses and separates with authentic vintage charm.
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal

Beorma Leather Company
Beorma Leather Company crafts handmade luxury leather goods in England, blending tradition with sustainable craftsmanship since 2022.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage

Sam Brown London
Sam Brown London crafts premium leather belts, bags and accessories using British hides and traditional veg-tanning methods.
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary

Gushlow & Cole
Gushlow & Cole designs and sells luxury shearling and leather outerwear and accessories, including coats, jackets, gilets, scarves, and gifts, all handmade in England.
- Contemporary
- Contemporary

Deni-Deni
Deni-Deni is considered one of the finest sampling and manufacturing houses in the country, serving the fashion and interiors market. Preserving the legacy of British craftsmanship, its founder, Denise Pearson, offers bespoke training.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

BEEN
BEEN London is a British circular design studio creating timeless accessories entirely from discarded materials. They combine innovation with local skills and heritage in East London.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Pretty kitty fashion
Pretty Kitty Fashion is a British vintage-inspired womenswear, footwear and accessories brand, creating feminine, flattering affordable pieces with a modern take on classic 1940s and 1950s style.
- Vintage
- Vintage

British Sheepskin
British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.
- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Vintage

Freddies of Pinewood
Freddies of Pinewood is a British maker brand founded in 1995, specialising in authentic 1940s and 1950s reproduction vintage fashion, with a focus on denim and timeless casual clothing.
- Vintage
- Vintage

Maude & Fox
Maude & Fox is a British brand established in 2012, known for reinventing traditional British tweed with classic designs and a contemporary edge.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor

Owen Barry
Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor

Moloh
Moloh is a luxury British fashion brand known for its distinctly British style and playful self-expression.
- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
- The Well Worn
The Well Worn
The Well Worn crafts British womenswear from reclaimed, vintage and deadstock fabrics. Sustainable dresses, skirts and reworked vintage pieces handmade in the UK.
- Casual
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Casual
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage

Pickett London
Pickett London, founded in 1988 by Trevor Pickett, is a British brand known for handmade luxury leather goods crafted in England with artisanal expertise.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Thorndale
Thorndale is a British brand with over 60 years of heritage, rooted in UK manufacturing and family ethos. Their quality-conscious approach delivers enduring craftsmanship.
- Country
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Country
- Heritage
- Outdoor

Gina
Gina is a British luxury footwear brand founded in London in 1954, known for handmade shoes, sandals, boots and handbags.
- Bridal
- Contemporary
- Formal
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Contemporary
- Formal

Chapman
Chapman is a British brand founded in 1984, handcrafting durable bags and accessories in Cumbria. Known for timeless designs and quality craftsmanship, Chapman products are built to weather all adventures.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Heritage

CARV
CARV creates timeless, minimalist leather handbags and accessories handcrafted in the UK using sustainable vegetable-tanned leather and traditional techniques.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Cherchbi
Cherchbi is a British clothing brand founded in 2007 by Adam Atkinson, specialising in bags crafted from discarded Herdwick wool and premium materials.
- Country
- Ethical
- Heritage
Factory shop- Country
- Ethical
- Heritage

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Wildish
Wildish
Wildish, an independent English brand launched in 2019, crafts bags and organic clothing.
- Outdoor
Shop to visit- Outdoor

M.Hulot
M.Hulot is a British luxury accessories brand founded in 2011 by Anna Kreeger, known for timeless, handcrafted leather goods made in England with a focus on quality and sustainability.
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Casual
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Hyde and Hare
Hyde and Hare
Hyde & Hare is a British clothing brand founded by Piers Dickinson, inspired by slow living and the Scandinavian concept of Hygge.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Equestrian
- Contemporary
- Country
- Equestrian

Hettie
Hettie is a British lifestyle brand offering handmade family and pet accessories, combining traditional craftsmanship with ethical values. All products are made in England.
- Casual
- Country
- Casual
- Country
- LPOL
LPOL
LPOL, formerly Lost Property of London, is an independent British design brand crafting ethically made leather and upcycled bags and accessories.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- russell russell
russell russell
Russell Russell creates timeless luxury leather handbags and accessories, handcrafted in the UK by skilled artisans.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Classic
- Contemporary

Lanx
Lanx crafts high-quality footwear blending British heritage with contemporary style. Founded in 2018, Lanx creates handmade shoes, boots, brogues and sneakers for men and women, using traditional techniques and premium materials.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

Church’s
Church’s is a British footwear brand founded in 1873 by Thomas Church, known for its traditional shoemaking, expert craftsmanship, and timeless designs made in Northampton.
- Classic
- Formal
Factory shop- Classic
- Formal

Holland Cooper
Holland Cooper is a luxury British fashion brand known for timeless style, expert craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country
Shops run by brands that make women's bags in England
22 of the 47 brands that make women's bags in England have a shop you can visit: 8 in London, others in Edinburgh, Manchester, Axminster and 17 other towns.
Cambridge Satchel Company, Church’s, Ettinger, Gina, Kate Sheridan, Phoebe English and 2 more
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Bicester
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Bideford
CARVfactory shop
Brixham
Sam Brown Londonfactory shop
Carlisle
Chapmanfactory shop
Cheltenham
Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
Lavendon
Tustingfactory shop
Melton Mowbray
Cherchbifactory shop
Church’sfactory shop
Pateley Bridge
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tetbury
Whalley
Lanxfactory shop
Winchester
Windsor
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Bags
From about 1650 until the late nineteenth century, many women carried their belongings in tie-on pockets: separate pouches tied round the waist under the skirt and reached through openings in the dress. In the 1790s, slimmer dresses with fewer petticoats made these pockets awkward, and many women began carrying small drawstring bags instead. Known as reticules or indispensables, they held a purse, smelling salts and a handkerchief, and were often made and decorated at home. The word handbag first meant hand luggage, usually carried by men when travelling. In the later nineteenth century the leather travelling bag, with its metal fastenings, inside compartments, ticket pockets and sturdy handle, inspired a new handbag for women, the forerunner of the twentieth-century handbag. Some British saddlers and harness makers turned to bags as well. In Walsall, the centre of the saddlery trade, some firms were making travelling bags and other light leather goods from the 1870s, and turned more of their work to them as motor vehicles replaced horses after 1900. British-made women's bags today draw on this background of leatherwork and accessory making.















