Cute little purses with quirky designs can just make any outfit even more scene-stealing. Especially if they’re crafted with Filipino indigenous materials. The appeal for me, apart from the unique materials, is the craftsmanship itself. Knowing that an actual group of creative, detail-oriented artisans have handcrafted intricately-made, stylish bags for fashionistas just fascinates me. It’s like wearing a limited edition art piece you can carry around to instantly make your OOTD even more interesting and more whimsical.

I’ve gathered here some of the best Filipino fashion brands that can satisfy your fashion whims for quirky, pretty, cute little purses:

1.Alta Manila 

Alta Manila on the onset looks like a brand that’s all about high fashion prettiness. Its collection of small purses with the most unique aesthetic details is just beyond. But Alta Manila is more than just a pretty brand. The fashion line literally sustains the livelihood of local communities with its production of super stylish borderline eccentric hand bags. I mean, just look at these:

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I am obsessed. Too cute!

2. Sperenza

If you’re a collector of proudly Filipino handcrafted bags, you would know that handmade straw bags are a must-have. These lightweight, functional and versatile ones from Sperenza are just sophisticated– with handcrafted designs to-die for. Like you can just fall in love at the thought that an elaborate art process must have conspired for each Sperenza masterpiece. Even the simplest denim and shirt ensemble can look elevated when accessorized with one of these bags:

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Definitely statement pieces.

3.ORIAS Essentials

Solihiya, a truly Filipino handcrafted pattern, has been dubbed as one of the trendiests in the design world in recent years. And fashion brand ORIAS Essentials is one of the best lines in the country that offers fashionable Solihiya-patterned bags you’ll surely love. So chic and sleek, these hand purses are perfect for those with feminine fashion sense with a little edge:

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Each ORIAS bag is a total convo-starter.

Aren’t they fantastic? Not even the most posh ateliers in Paris can offer the same distinctive statement purses. So Filipino, so so fab.