Womenās Leather Bags, Wallets, And More
Our vision to blend fashion and function began with our best-selling premium leather tote bags and has grown to be so much more. In our womenās collection, youāll find timeless classics like totes, purses, and crossbody bags, as well as our one-of-a-kind womenās wallets, backpacks, and accessories ā all built to last a lifetime.
We use premium-full grain leather for all of our pieces, accented with thoughtful touches like beautiful repurposed European brass hardware, polished brass zippers, cotton linen lining, and the option to monogram most items. Whether youāre shopping for a chic, bespoke work bag or a splashy clutch sure to impress, your Parker Clay piece is destined to become a must-have for any outfit.
What makes our womenās leather accessories unique?
All Parker Clay pieces begin in Ethiopia with the finest aniline-dyed, full-grain leather sourced sustainably from local ranchers with generations of experience. This biodegradable, water-based dye brings out the beautiful natural texture of the full-grain leather, highlighting its quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship.
Next, this premium leather is used to create beautiful handmade bags, purses, luggage, accessories, and more, incorporating hundreds of years of Ethiopian leatherworking expertise into every stitch. Finally, our accessories are thoughtfully designed for a lifetime with modern, chic touches like repurposed European brass hardware, premium zipped closures, interior D-ring, adjustable straps, interior & exterior slip pockets, built-in laptop sleeves, and more.
Function meets fashion in every one of our pieces and we want them to become a staple in your daily life ā which is why each purchase is covered by a lifetime guarantee. Like fine wine, premium leather only gets better with age, and we are thrilled to be along for the journey with you.
Why is premium leather worth it?
The materials we source arenāt just selected for their natural beauty, but also for their durability, style, and sustainability. By purchasing premium full-grain leather accessories, youāre investing in:
Durability
Full-grain leather is the highest quality type of leather, making it highly durable against wear and tear. Itās also naturally water resistant and patinas beautifully with age. Our leather is easy to clean, maintains its beautiful texture and color over time, and naturally softens as itās used, making it perfect for āhigh touchā items like purses, bags, wallets, keyrings, and more.
Elegance & Style
Unlike many fashion fads, premium leather never goes out of style and blends perfectly into any wardrobe. We carefully select details like brass hardware, rich natural dyes, sustainable linen, and more to handcraft timeless, elegant pieces that are meant to become a staple of your look.
Environmental Consciousness
Our premium-full grain leather is sustainably sourced from local ranchers as a natural part of the lifecycle, relying on generations of knowledge in sustainability and expertise. With leather, youāll also avoid purchasing materials like PVC or other faux-leather materials that unfortunately contribute to pollution. Finally, by investing in a lifetime purchase, you wonāt be contributing to fast fashion or cheaper items that eventually end up in a landfill. We guarantee our items for life if they ever need refurbishment and repair so they will be your go-to accessory for years to come.
How does my Parker Clay purchase help empower women?
At our Addis Ababa location where each Parker Clay item is carefully handcrafted, we hire at-risk women and pay above-living wages and benefits, as well as provide skills training, career advancement, and financial literacy opportunities for long-term economic security. Since our inception, we have partnered with Ellilta Women at Risk (EWAR) with the goal of restoring independence to women who have been exploited through human trafficking. This partnership operates beyond the traditional charity model by including skills training and job creation, made available at our factory. Over the years, we have created close to half a million hours of safe, stable, and dignified employment for women in Ethiopia.
Our womenās leather goods are made for women, by women. By purchasing a Parker Clay item, youāll enjoy it for a lifetime, while changing lives in the process.