African Queen handbags are wearable works of art, only meant for special people - people with style and flair - who feel the wildness of Africa in their souls.

Unique Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

Handmade from the finest leather, each African Queen handbag is a unique masterpiece of craftsmanship - from the design and finishing to the mystical beadwork mandalas and squares.

All African Queen's bags are designed to be classically stylish, and are built to last a lifetime.

The leather used, retains a lovely, distinctive earthy smell, which fades over time. Detail on the bags can be beaded for those who are looking for something a little different; alternatively, they can be left without the beaded detail. Both options create job opportunities for local craft people.

Functional Wearable Art

Designer Nicola Leitch has an open approach to design which leads to innovative functional pieces of wearable art. She believes that a bag needs to be functional as well as decorative. "There is nothing that says that something that works can't be really beautiful too," she quips"  Whenever I wear one of my bags I am stopped by strangers at least once that day." 

African Queen handmade leather bags are strong and durable yet have an unmistakable wow factor to them.  The bags can be custom made to specifications.

If you have any queries about the African Queen bags, or wish to discuss a particular design, please email Nicola Leitch via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it