Canvas Bags and Tote Bags
Tapestry Bags by Portmanteau artisans
Tapestry Swatches
Capes, Cloaks, and Jackets from Portmanteau
Casco Bay Chart bags and Tees
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Some places we like:
The Bollard
(News from Portland)
Buy Local
(Keeping Portland Independent)
Portland Downtown District
Downeast Magazine
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
(our award-winning pumpkin)
Portland Museum of Art

The bags on this page are available in an always changing variety of jacquard woven tapestries. Click here or on the swatches button to the left to view our current offerings.

Please call for availability.

Each bag is lined with water repellant canvas. Many are trimmed in leather, and all of our hardware is solid brass.

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Zippered Tote Bags
Tapestry Zippered Totes
1. Extra Large Zippered Tote Bag
(23”x15”x8”)
A great carry-on or work bag size, with over the shoulder wrap around straps, a large outside pocket, and 3 interior pockets
$89.50
2. Large Zippered Tote Bag
(20”x14”x6”)
Daybag size of #1. $72.50
3. Tapestry Zippered Purse (14”x10”x4”)
Our most popular sized purse with over the shoulder straps, inside and outside pockets. $52.50

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4. Rectangular Shoulder Bag
(11”x7”x4”)
Tailored and compact. Canvas body with full front and back tapestry pockets, inside zippered pocket, and adjustable webbing shoulder strap.
$64.50

5. Five Pocket Purse
(14”x10”x4”)
Canvas purse with full front tapestry pocket, and double inside and outside pockets, top zipper closure.
$48.50

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6. Small Purse
(11”x7”x2”)
Just enough room for the basics. Elegant and tailored, the long leather strap can be worn on one shoulder or across the chest. Inside zippered pocket.
$55.50

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7. Vertical Small Purse
(8”x9”x2”)
Understated and refined with inside zipper pocket and long leather strap
$57.50
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8. Sling (16”x10”x6”)
Body hugging comfort with lots of interior space. Leather strap, brass fittings, and inside zipper pocket.
$92.50
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9. Bucket Bag
(13”x13”x4”)
Portmanteau introduces this sleek and nicely tailored bag with a short leather shoulder strap. Three outside open pockets for cell, glasses, etc. with two more open pockets inside.
$106.50
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10. Crescent
(13”x9”x3½”)
Also a new Portmanteau design, with modern lines and sensability, quick access open pockets inside and outside. Comfortable short wide shoulder strap and full leather base.
$88.50

Portmanteau Backpacks
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11. Deluxe (11”x14”x7”)
Practical hands free carrying in a nicely finished daybag. Leather base and trim, inside and outside zippered pockets.
$92.50

New backpack

12. New Backpack (11”x15”x3”)
Sleek urban bag with lots of pockets.Fits most laptops
$138.58

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13. Briefcase
(15”x12”x3”)
Canvas with full front and back tapestry pockets. Inside dividers, short leather grips, and an adjustable shoulder strap. A great business bag.
$118.50

14. Flap Closure Work Bag (17”x11”x4”)
Lots of pockets. 2” adjustable leather shoulder strap. A very popular laptop bag. $154.50

 Carry Alls
(19”x13”x5”)
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15. Open top, short leather clad grips, inside zippered pocket set in base. Great for errands or knitting.
$82.50
16. Zippered top, over the shoulder leather clad straps, inside zippered pocket. A comfortable, good looking, all purpose tote.
$92.50
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19. Baguette
(13”x7”x3”)
Inside and outside zippered pockets. Short wide leather strap for healthy carrying.
$69.50		 Shoulder Bag image
20. Shoulder Bag (11”x7”x4”)
Long leather shoulder strap, both inside and outside zippered pockets. Medium purse looks as good with suits as with jeans.
$69.50
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21. Leather trimmed Purse (13”x10”x3”)
All tapestry with full leather base and straps, inside and outside zippered pockets. Refined and ladylike.
$98.50

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22. Small Vertical String Bag
(right, 9"x6"x1")
Long cord strap and front pocket.
$25.50

23. Small String Bag
(left, 10”x7”x1”)
A go everywhere bag that holds just the essentials, has a long cord strap.
$19.50

The Satchels
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24. (23”x17”x8”) Large version, with additional full size front zippered pocket. Perfect carry on size.
$184.50
25. (20”x15”x6”) A great daybag or small overnighter. Wide opening top for great access. Leather straps, corners. Inside zippered pocket.
$156.50

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28. Eyeglass Case
(3½"x7")
$7.75
29.Cosmetic Pouch
(8"x5"x1")
$10.50
30. Checkbook Cover
$7.50
31. Wallet (5”x9”)
$14.50
32. Change Purse (4”x5”)
$5.00