Individually designed and handcrafted by blending supple imported leathers and the prettiest cowhides from around the world.
Individually designed and handcrafted by blending supple imported leathers and the prettiest cowhides from around the world.
Step 1: Stumbling on Inspiration. While furnishing a luxury southwest adobe-styled property, one can't resist placing a traditional cowhide rug or two. I never stopped to realize how absolutely beautiful and unique one could be. Inspiration: CHECK.
Step 2: Let Imagination Flow: All senses on deck! The scent of leather, the playful nature of flirty fringe, soft, sassy fur and the intrigu
A Journey to Joy: FINALLY! After 27 years in court reporting, this interesting story may have just found its very happy ending. The Noble Herd was born during a collaboration with my Texan husband on our first-time-ever luxury home design/build in fabulous Santa Fe, New Mexico (The Land of Enchantment). Our vision of rustic elegance was not only realized - this spectacular showpiece won three Homebuilding awards! (Kitchen design, Craftsmanship and Green Efficiency.
I fell in love with everything southwest: the culture, the food, architecture, jewelry, and design - and learned that inspiration comes in many forms. During the process of furnishing this spec home, we placed various cowhides throughout "Casa de Lavanda." I fell in love with the scent and texture of leather and the uniqueness and beauty of each individual hide. Fluffy pillows with fancy fringe looked good coupled with rustic woods and distressed antiques. And so evolved this wonderful fusion of quiet colours with bold textures, developing "our" southwest style.
Born and raised in Calgary, AB, Canada, with quality materials all around me, I had everything I needed to create my rustic elegant collection of handbags ... and there's more to come. I have visions of home decor and unisex handbags!
"Western" doesn't mean we need to limit ourselves to ten days in July for the Calgary Stampede! The Noble Herd loves to accompany you any day of the year. Different designs and different colours mean fringe & fur are a complement to your everyday wardrobe. Have some fun!
These purses have personalities, just like you and me, and are unique, perfectly imperfect, one-of-a-kind works of art. Each one is thoughtfully imagined, carefully created, and lovingly adored every step of the way by its creator: me.
Each handbag is hand-cut, hand-stitched, and hand-laced, made by marrying cowhide, leather, and fur - or a variation thereof - and embellished with metal rivets, buckles, rings, swivel snaps - and in some cases authentic gemstones. Add some gorgeous fur to the mix, soft suede lace and some flirty fringe ... and rustic elegance is now on display in an array of luxurious, unique handbags with a chic, southwestern flair.
Quality should never be compromised. No matter what you choose, you can feel confident that each bag is made with absolute love and attention to detail.
CASA DE LAVANDA: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Our award-winning masterpiece.
WE are complex, delicate, strong, and unpredictable - and so are these bags. Please be kind, gentle, and understanding - and handle with care - I promise you'll enjoy a long, loving relationship - with your pick of The Herd. CREATIVITY: the use of imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.