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Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)


Add a touch of India to your wardrobe with this Himalayan handmade silk tote bag.

This shoulder bag has been handmade by artisan women in the Himalayan region of India. They are fashioned from recycled silk with beautiful weaves of color. A lot of pride and patience go into making each piece, and selling these items provide these women with much needed income.

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Average Customer Rating: 4.412 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
89 of 97 (92%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great item, September 1, 2006
By ptwoman from Port Townsend, WA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"the purse is great...people stop me all the time and ask where i got the cool purse.....and cool it is!!"

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Review 2 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
not bad at all, August 25, 2008
By MariaofSeattle from Seattle
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I like it, the only thing is that there is no main zipper, only inside of the bag, overall, I give it at four."

How often do you shop at Overstock.com?: First time
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Review 3 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Silk Handbag, July 23, 2008
By Zansuszoo from Joshua Tree. CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"This bag is wonderful, a little too long though. I tied the ends in a large knot and it workss wonderfully for my use. I had bought it to use only in the summer months, but the colors are so deep and vibrant that I will use it year around. I've had many complements and questions about where I got it etc. It is a great buy for the money. I would definately recommend this to a friend."

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Review 4 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
gift bag, June 3, 2008
By velma64 from arizona
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"I bought this bag for a 16 yr old and she liked it. she was impressed that it is handmade and the colors are truly striking. not an everyday bag, but certainly a great novel accessory. I would recommend this item."

How often do you shop at Overstock.com?: Few times a year
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Review 5 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Bright colors, May 24, 2008
By Laynee from ca
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Material: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Fits true to size: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5

"The colors are awesome and bright. It smells bad when first shipped and sheds quite a bit. My friend who I bought it for was very happy."

How often do you shop at Overstock.com?: Few times a year
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Review 6 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
I love love love this bag :), April 7, 2008
By IHeartthisbag from Ca
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love it :) It is just beautiful, the strap is long but that is something that I love... I can carry it with the strap accross my body.. I love the colors on it :) it is by far one of the cutest bags I have ever boughten and I love this bag so much that I'm going to buy another one to have for later on... there was a minor smell to the bag so what I did was put a few light sprays of my favorite perfume around the bag and then put it in the dryer on air fluff and after about 10 minutes the smell was gone... Im very picky when it comes to purses and I can honestly say that my purse searching headache days are finally over!!! as I have searched and searched for what I consider to be my dream bag... I would suggest this bag to women every where as it is truely a beautiful bag that is worth having... It is so different and unique, it is to me- the perfect bag :) I wouldn't suggest carrying everything but the kitchen sink though, as this bag is meant for light things... It is not the kind of bag that you want to carry ten pound items in :) It isn't designed for all of that... so if you think you want to get this bag then I suggest that you clean out your origional bag first like I did and figure out whats really important and needed and what isn't for this bag :) It is by far the best bag I have ever carried and it is the only one I will ever carry again :)"

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 7 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Himalayan Silk Tote, February 17, 2008
By 63Caroline from Cumming, GA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Absolutely gorgeous! The colors are much more vivid than the picture. The strap is a little long but it's really a nice bag."

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Review 8 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Beautiful Silk Bag, February 1, 2008
By Arlene49 from Los Angeles, CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Simply stated, this is a beautiful bag. The picture doesn't do it justice. The colors are rich and vibrant, and it is soft in texture. There was a bit of a musty odor, but after a day or two of airing the odor went away. I bought it as birthday gift for my niece, and she absolutely adores it."

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Are you a Club O Member?: Yes

Review 9 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Nice, January 13, 2008
By Chetna from Near Oakland, CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Really enjoy this Nepalese bag. The fabric and colors are enjoyable. My 4 year old daughter really likes this for me. The one I reeceived wa darker than pictured and I was acceptable to this. Would recommend to a friend."

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Review 10 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India), January 9, 2008
By shopgirl924 from san francisco
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Material: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Fits true to size: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"The purse was a gift and well received. The purse was just as pictured and the silk fibers beautiful. The best part is helping women in small villages earn valuable income by purchasing it.
The only complaint was that the purse has an unpleasant smell. There was a note in the bag saying that it would need to be aired out as it had come over on a long ocean voyage, however don't most imports?
We aired it out a week before we gave the gift and it still smelled. The odor was not of the natural silk fibers but was almost a combination of fuel oil and mildew and was quite acrid and unpleasant. I mentioned to the giftee that if the smell did not go away after airing it a bit longer, that we should return it."


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Review 11 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
shouldn't have given it away, January 8, 2008
By momathome80634 from Greeley, CO
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Should have kept it for myself! The colors were beautiful. The craftsmanship was great. It was true to the picture (slight color variation), and of heavier quality than I'd expected. Wish I hadn't given it away for Christmas!"

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Review 12 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
shoulder strap, January 2, 2008
By Anonymous Reviewer from atwood, ks
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Material: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"the bag is very pretty my only problems are that it sheds really bad and if you wear it for long periods of time the strap digs in you shoulder. overall i love it."

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Review 13 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
She loved it!, December 30, 2007
By buy4thekids from Salem, IL
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I bought this handbag for my 18 year old daughter for Christmas. She was very happy with the purse. She calls it bohemian chic and has ceased using her other handbags for the time being to use this one exclusively. ."

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Review 14 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
silk tote bag, December 30, 2007
By Anonymous Reviewer
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I bought this tote for my 15 yr old daughter who loves it! The colors and texture of the silk are beautiful. It is lined and just the right size."

Review 15 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Himalayan handbag, December 30, 2007
By bunnyfu from salem, NY
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Material: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Fits true to size: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"The product arrived in great shape. The colors are perfect. What a unique gift! There is one downside however. It smells very musty, as if it's been in storage for a while. I just sprayed it with Febreeze and problem solved."

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Review 16 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
still cute, December 30, 2007
By nursejess11
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Appearance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Material: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Fits true to size: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"so the bag was not at all the colors in the picture. i was expecting to get a colorful, mostly turquoise purse. instead it ended up being mostly deep red with other colors accented throughout. i bought this as a gift for my mom and luckily she likes the colors that it is. i was disappointed but it did end up working anyways"

Review 17 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great gift, December 28, 2007
By estarr3 from Tennessee
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I gave this to my sister for Christmas, she seemed to love it. It is a beautiful piece. It is well enough made that if it were available in different colors I would be getting one for myself"

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Review 18 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Unique Purse, December 26, 2007
By SN2100 from Green, OH
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Stinks out of the box due to sea shipping, but that is its only downfall. Colorful and my girl loved it."

How often do you shop at Overstock.com?: First time
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Review 19 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Beautiful, December 26, 2007
By baglady1 from Valdosta,Georgia
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Great bag! Very unique. I always have my eye out for unusual bags and this one is over the top. I will enjoy using this bag for a long time."

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Review 20 for Himalayan Handmade Silk Tote Bag (India)

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
purse, December 26, 2007
By numberoneshopperinhouston from Houston Texas
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Material: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Fits true to size: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is the second time I have purchased this bag for my daughter. She carried the first one for 2 years, as a teenager and she loved it to pieces. The strap got really streached out and the lining ripped. I ordered her another one and she got it for Christmas and she was so happy she almost cried. This is a very good buy. She is very hard on purses and normal people wont be as hard on it as she is, nontheless she got lots of complements on it."

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