REVIEWS
There is something rare about a bag that is both soft to the touch and crisp in shape, and this flap bag manages it. I run a small bakery and need to look polished when I meet suppliers, and this bag helps me do that without any fuss. The strap is comfortable even on a long, loaded day. I love the thoughtful interior and the neat finishing on every seam. It has quickly become my signature accessory, and a few regular customers have noticed it and asked about it. That makes me smile every time I walk out the door. I have no regrets.
I do not usually buy handbags, but my wife mentioned this one twice so I took the hint. When it arrived she examined the lining and the clasp as if she were an inspector, and then she smiled. She has taken it everywhere for weeks. The leather feels rich, and the whole bag has a calm, grown-up look that suits her. I read about the fair wages and healthcare the makers receive and was glad to spend my money that way. It is easily the best gift I have given in years, and she tells people that I chose it myself. She calls it her favorite.
My sister begged me to look at behno, and I rolled my eyes because I assumed it was mostly marketing. Then I held the bag. The weight is right and the edges are smooth. The closure feels precise, and I caught myself admiring the lining. I bought one for my wife and watched her carry it for a whole week without switching. After three months it has aged gracefully, with the surface softening in a pleasing way. I am a believer now, and a little embarrassed about my earlier doubts. The price felt entirely reasonable once I saw how it was put together.
I am seventy two and I have firm opinions about handbags. A good one must be light and easy to close, and this one is both. I wear it to my book club and to church, and it sits comfortably against my side. The leather is gentle on my hands, which have a bit of arthritis, and the closure is easy to operate. My granddaughter says it looks like something from a boutique on Madison Avenue. It also looks smart with my winter coat, and it has not scuffed once. I am delighted that it was made by people who are treated and paid properly.