Thank you for your curiosity regarding our handmade handbags.
To learn more about how Add Libb began, visit the OUR STORY page.
OUR PROCESS
At Add Libb, we see art as essential. As artisans we strive to find creative ways to elevate our distinctive raw materials by honoring their essence and working with them as if they were paints atop a canvas.
Handcrafted in South Carolina, our handbags blend timeless design with modern fabrics and thoughtful craftsmanship. Each creation reflects our commitment to uniqueness and durability, in contrast to the fleeting trends of fast fashion.
We believe in small-batch creativity, so we are continually reaching for new materials and fresh sources of inspiration, ensuring every new collection is as distinctive as the hands that made it.
Add Libb handbags are meant for those who understand that true luxury lies in artistry, purpose and the stories carried within every stitch.
The strongest inspiration is always the materials themselves. Our designs come from what often feels like a conversation between our unique aesthetic and the fabrics and leathers we employ in our wearable-art creations.
We source high-quality leather, from bridle sides to smaller unique lambskin hides. Most of our leathers are made from US hides, tanned in Mexico, and our decorative detailing leathers typically come from Italy and Spain.
We reach for uphosltery grade fabrics for their durability and tight weave, but from time to time we fall in love with a thinner fabric and back it with a stabilizing fabric. Our fabrics primarily come from South Carolina sources.
There are many steps along the path that leads to a finished piece. From sketching and resketching a design idea, to selecting complimentary materials, the most crucial stages often occur before we cut a single thing.
If you are ever in Greenville and would like to visit the Add Libb Studio, please let us know. Here, you can shop from our in-stock inventory in person and learn more about our design process. Thank you for your curiosty!
