Handcrafted Products
Our Products
Bags by Immy’s focus is creating a wide range of unique handcrafted ladies’ bags, purses, cross bags, and clutches. Each handcrafted bag can range from small, medium to large sizes with a variety of thicknesses as well as materials and textures. Our bags are crafted from environmentally friendly materials, such as wood, and the beads we use come in a variety of shapes and colors to satisfy to personal tastes, preferences, and desires of each of our customers. Each bag is made according to the customer’s choice of color, pattern, and available material. Let your imagination go and let us bring your unique design to life with one of our handcrafted bags. Because our bags are handcrafted you are completely assured that YOUR bags is indeed unique and one of a kind. Although our primary product is our handcrafted purses and clutches, Bags By Immy also produce handcrafted items to house your portable items like mobile phones, money, pens, small notebooks, etc. Our handcrafted products make fashionable gifts for all occasions and for people of all ages. The durability of our handcrafted products allows for daily carry to work or the market, while also possessing the elegance and versatility to be carried for a night out on the town or a nice day at the beach. Get a special discount on your total order for filling out our form!
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Sizes
Bags By Immy’s purses and clutches sizes ranges from small (clutches) to large (purses). Medium size bags are categorized as 28” (12.7cm) in length. The dimension of the medium bags is 11” (5cm) W x 28” (12.7cm) L. Large bags have a dimension of 12” (5.45cm) W x 30” (13.63cm) L. Clutches range from wallet size 4” (1.8cm) W x 8.5” (3.86cm) L to 6” (2.72cm) W x 14” (6.36cm) L, and they also come in a variety of colors and designs. Some of our customers do request matching purses and clutches to carry depending on the event being attended. Like we emphasize Bags By Immy purses and clutches are durable enough for everyday use and elegant enough to compliment formal and sophisticated evening wear. |
Weight
Despite the sizes of many of our handcrafted products, they tend to surprisingly light when it come to weight. The weight for our medium bags ranges from 1.5lbs. (.7kg) to 1.7lbs (.8kg). For our large bags the weight ranges from 1.7lbs (.8kg) to 3.3lbs (1.5kgs). Even though our bags are relatively light in comparison to traditional bags of the same size, it is noteworthy to state that the weight of our bags are depended upon customer’s taste, material type, and/or design preferences. As an example, handcrafted bags made from round wood may be slightly heavier than those bags crafted from flat wood. |
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*40% Deposit required on all orders, balance due upon product completion
"I just love it and I've received tons of compliments on it." Every time someone compliments the bag I tell them the story of Bags By Immy Handbags
Immy personally selects the decorator fabric for each collection based on years of customer interaction, continue to use top quality materials for every aspect of the bags, and is still involved in the manufacturing process of every item. She knows that you'll love the functionality and style of our handmade shoulder bags. The modern purse, clutch, pouch or handbag came about in England during the Industrial Revolution , in part due to the increase in travel by railway. The term handbag began appearing in the early 1900s. A "handbag" is a larger accessory that holds objects beyond currency, such as personal items. A handbag, also called purse in North American English , is a handled medium-to-large bag used to carry personal items. The bags are ideal to hold everything you need during the day. Because the handbags are handmade, no two bags will be exactly alike. Handmade handbags or purses and even wallets are not manufactured using heavy and fuel powered machines, but only by two humble but deft hands of the artist in Uganda Africa. Yup, handmade handbags are so special because they can be made to order. Bags By Immy's bags are beautifully handcrafted and with quality materials. "It's great as a consumer to know that whatever my style; there is a designer out there making exclusive bags just for me." These designer bags can also be made as per the choice of the customers. Each handbag is built mindfully with our hands. The creativity and work that goes into each bag - from the idea to sourcing the best materials to hand-stitching or sewing to the final product. |
All profits are used to help the lives of the women who craft these beautiful bags. It has been crafted with love by bold, refined and genuine women. This is what makes Bags By Immy's handbag so special. Be fashionable and do good at the same time— Let's change the world together, one handmade bag at a time.
All of our purses are meticulously handcrafted by our skilled artisans. Many of the women artisans they work with are able to provide a meaningful income for families while offering flexibility to working mothers. The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design may vary. These products are sure to turn heads while still providing a classic, timeless and functional design. "Oh my gosh, I love my handbag and get compliments on it EVERYWHERE I go!" 
Clutch: a handbag without handles with detachable chain strap, rectangular in shape, often an evening bag but used during the day as well. They offer a range of functional, versatile, and 100% adorable bags that are a perfect investment for everyday use. Owning a Bags By Immy, handmade handbag is like carrying a story on your shoulder. We feel strongly about preserving the world we live in. Bags By Immy stimulates the use of local, natural, and sustainable materials in products & packaging.
"I want to offer as many colors, styles, and patterns as I can and I want my customers to be overwhelmed with the selection and beauty of my handmade cushions." - Immy Surprise yourself or a loved one with a truly unique handbag. |
Materials
As was emphasized, Bags By Immy cares about the environment. Materials used for creating our handmade bags are a delicate combination of bamboo wood and beads. Strong string called Silver Fisher (fishing line) is used to join the materials and make the designs seen on our bags. The material we use help our bags stand out from among the crowd. Specifically, our materials are:
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Time to Completion
It typically takes anywhere between a ½ day to 2 days to complete a handcrafted purse or clutch. Out team of laborers take meticulous time in making sure that every detail is perfect to meet the taste and preference, but most importantly the EXPECTATIONS of our customers. More time may be needed to create a unique handbag for those customers desiring multiple color combinations or intricate details. Our chief aim is to go beyond the expectations of everyone of our customers. Your complete satisfaction is our utmost desire and ultimate goal.
Shipping
Shipping is by freight. Shipping cost varies depending on the customers address. Local shipping (within East African region) takes less than two days but overseas shipping may take 7-14 business days.
Bags By Immy maintains a good working relation with prominent shipping companies including but not limited to DHL Express Uganda Limited (DHL House Uganda, Plot 18, Clement Hill Rd), Drazo Logistics (Bukoto Street), DAKS Couriers (Plot 64 Kira Road Kamwokya), Jetspeed Air Freighters Ltd (Entebbe Kanjokya Street), Shipping Great Lakes (Wampewo Ave), Globex Express Couriers Ltd (Plot 4 Pilkington Road), Spedag Interfreight Uganda Ltd (Uganda House) and Intraline Shipping and Logistics (Mutesa II Rd). Some of our clients have suggested shipping companies of their choice and we have always complied with their requests. This experience has built our mutual relationship with clients and increased our rating in embracing diversity in shipping and client satisfaction. |
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