Why I Make One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bags (and Why That Matters)

When you shop online or walk down the high street, you’ll see the same bag designs again and again. The same shapes, the same colours, the same patterns. That’s because mass-produced bags are designed to be made fast, in huge numbers, as cheaply as possible.

At Hidden Gems Oddities, I believe in doing the opposite. I create one-of-a-kind handmade bags, designed and crafted with care, so that what you carry every day is as unique as you are.

A Unique Bag Tells Your Story

Every bag I make is different. Whether it’s crafted from a scrap of your favourite baby wrap, features a colour you adore, or subtly nods to your favourite book or fandom, your handmade bag becomes part of your story.

You won’t see anyone else carrying the same bag as you. And that’s the magic of one of a kind and bespoke bags — they’re made for you, not for the masses.

Why I Choose Slow Fashion Over Mass Production

Mass production is all about speed and profit. Fast fashion bags are often made with cheaper materials and built for trends that change in a heartbeat. They aren’t made to last — they’re made to be replaced.

When I create a custom handmade bag, I think about how it will feel in your hands, how the fabric will age beautifully, how the strap will soften over time. This is the heart of slow fashion: choosing well, making thoughtfully, and creating bags that last for years.

Why One-of-a-Kind Handmade Bags Matter

Better for the planet
Unique, long-lasting bags mean less waste, less fast fashion, and a smaller environmental footprint.

Supporting small makers
When you choose a handmade bag from a small business, you support a real person (hi, that’s me!) who puts care and craftsmanship into every stitch.

A bag as unique as you are
A one-of-a-kind handbag isn’t just functional — it’s a piece of wearable art, made to match your style and your values.

Ready for a Unique, Handmade Bag?

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind bag, crafted just for you, I’d love to help.
Browse my ready-to-ship handmade bags
Or order a custom bag that’s truly yours

Let’s create something wonderful together.

Speak soon,
Gemma 💜
Maker of unique bags, believer in slow fashion, champion of one-of-a-kind magic.