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British Made since 2009

Heritage fabrics & artisan textiles

 A model seated on a bench in Harrogate Valley Gardens with the William Morris Golden Lily Handbag by Umpie Handbags

Handcrafted with care

Small batch, no mass production

 Front view of Art Deco Velvet Hobo Bag featuring 1920s-inspired geometric pattern on luxurious velvet by Umpie Handbags

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 Model outside Betty's Harrogate with the Kilim canvas crossbody bag, rich geometric Kilim pattern in navy and green, handmade in Great Britain by Umpie Handbags

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Each collection tells its own story — discover what speaks to you.
William Morris Shoulder Bag carried by model in a street in Yorkshire, showing Victorian botanical tapestry and black leather straps by Umpie Handbags

William Morris Handbags

Velvet hobo bag in blue with bold leopard print leather strap, front view showing rich texture and slouchy silhouette by Umpie Handbags

Velvet Bags

Kilim Canvas Handbag featuring vibrant kilim geometric pattern in rich burgundy, navy, and taupe tones with sturdy black leather handles, showcasing a structured everyday silhouette and authentic heritage textile weaving by Umpie Handbags

Kilim Handbags

A woman wearing a cream jumper and blue jeans holding a large Arts & Crafts style shoulder bag with a floral pattern in green, orange, and blue, walking down a cobblestone street in York. By Umpie Handbags

Arts and Crafts Handbags

Harris Tweed houndstooth handbag with black premium leather handles showcasing authentic Scottish heritage fabric and Yorkshire craftsmanship by Umpie Handbags

Harris Tweed Handbags

Model standing on the city wall of York, holding the Leopard Print Shoulder Bag by Umpie Handbags

Animal Print Bags

Woman wearing the Toucan Tapestry Crossbody Bag on a Yorkshire moorland path, cable knit jumper, heather in bloom, dry stone walls, leopard print strap visible, by Umpie Handbags

Floral Handbags

Black Watch tartan Harris Tweed shoulder bag with bold contrast black leather straps, styled with confident attitude pose showcasing structured silhouette and rebellious Scottish heritage design by Umpie Handbag

Tartan Bags with Attitude

Model wearing the Velvet Tiger Crossbody Bag by Umpie Handbags in the city of York

Crossbody Bags

Model seated on a bench in York with the Metallic Leopard Print Overnight Bag by Umpie Handbags

Overnight Bags

Model walking in York wearing the Toucan Tapestry Shoulder Bag by Umpie Handbags

Shoulder Bags

Tiger Handbag carried by model showing bold tiger print tapestry and black leather handles by Umpie Handbags

Top Handle Handbags

Joanna Umpleby, maker of Umpie Handbags, standing alongside one of her handcrafted animal print bags — individually made by her own hands in her Yorkshire studio, by Umpie Handbags.

The Maker Behind Every Bag

I handcraft every bag in my Yorkshire studio — individually made by my own hands using heritage fabrics chosen for their beauty, character and soul.

I believe a handbag should be personal — not mass-produced, not replicated, and never identical.

Joanna, the owner and maker of Umpie Handbags...
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Handmade Bags

Every bag is individually made by hand in my Yorkshire studio — no two are ever quite the same.

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The Houndstooth Handbag by Umpie Handbags - British-made Harris Tweed handbag with classic black and white pattern and premium leather handles

Crafted in Yorkshire, Inspired by Heritage Textiles

Every handbag I make begins with carefully selected fabrics — from historic William Morris designs, classic Harris Tweed to richly woven tapestry textiles.
Each piece is designed, cut, and assembled by my own hands, ensuring individuality in every stitch.

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woman walking in York holding the Gold Metallic Hobo Bag by Umpie Handbags

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Each Umpie Handbag is made once and never exactly repeated.

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