Leather
MONOLISA's handmade products are made with a variety of fine grade leathers from around the world. Our distinct leathers come in an array of textures and colors. We source our premium leathers from a variety of USA leather factories. The high quality assortment of leathers used in our collection includes natural full grain, finely grained, embossed and patent.
Natural Full Grain Leathers
The soft Italian leather crossbody bag collection features lavish crystals and is designed with full grained leathers. Full grain leathers are not sanded, buffed, or snuffed. This type of leather shows natural marks and imperfections on the surface. The leather grain remains, allowing fiber strength and durability.
Embossed Leather
A variety of our the MONOLISA handbags are designed with stamped patterns on leather, called embossing. The emboss leather process includes staining, stamping the leather under extreme heat and polishing it.
Some of the embossed patterns come in a variety of colors such as black, brown, pink and blue.
Patent Leather
Suede Bag with Patent Leather Handles and Fringe Design
Some MONOLISA tote bags are designed with shiny varnish surfaces called patent leathers.
My Design Process
“My mission is to design beautifully handmade limited edition pieces that add a touch of elegance to any personal style. Each design is an extension of who I am. I fell in love with the creative process because of the unlimited possibilities. My inspiration comes from exploring new ways to improve my designs and creating pieces that require a new skill set...during that process inspiration is born. To learn more about my design process and artistic journey read my "Artist Life Blog".