A woman sits in a sunlit café with a floral linen handbag with bamboo handles resting on her knee, its botanical print and natural bamboo handles catching the light, by Umpie Handbags

Unique Artistic, British-made handbags

Back home in Yorkshire — making bags exactly the way I always wanted to.

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London Design Director. Back home in Yorkshire — making bags exactly the way I always wanted to.

British Made since 2009

Heritage fabrics & artisan textiles

 William Morris, Golden Lily design Handbag, handcrafted in Yorkshire in tapestry fabric with leather handles by Umpie Handbags

Handcrafted with care

Small batch, no mass production

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

One-of-a-kind Designs

Timeless pieces, made to be loved for a lifetime

 Colourful floral tote bag with leopard print straps. Unique design handcrafted in Yorkshire by Umpie Handbags.

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Handcrafted Art Nouveau shoulder bag in richly patterned heritage fabric, with elegant curved silhouette and fine detailing, individually made in Great Britain by Umpie Handbags

Arts and Crafts Handbags

Luxurious leopard print shoulder bag showcasing bold spotted pattern with rich golden tones, premium black leather strap, and expert British craftsmanship by Umpie Handbags

Animal Print Bags

Floral Crossbody Bag with an exotic leopard leather strap, a unique design handmade by Umpie Handbags

Floral Handbags

Blue Velvet Hobo Bag, part of the Velvet Bags Collection by Umpie Handbags, unique British made bags

Velvet Bags

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

Kilim 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.

A Handmade British Brand Rooted in Heritage Fabrics

I create beautiful handmade handbags in my Yorkshire studio, individually crafted by my own hands using artisan heritage textiles sourced for their character.

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

Joanna, the owner and maker of Umpie Bags...
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Each collection tells its own story — discover the fabric that speaks to you.
Canvas handbag featuring vibrant kilim geometric pattern in rich burgundy, navy, and taupe tones with sturdy black leather handles, showcasing structured everyday silhouette and authentic heritage textile weaving by Umpie Handbags

Kilim Handbags

Blue Velvet Hobo Bag, part of the Velvet Bags Collection by Umpie Handbags, unique British made bags

Velvet Bags

Luxurious Harris Tweed handbag collection featuring authentic Scottish wool in rich tartan and houndstooth patterns, premium leather handles, and heritage craftsmanship by Umpie Handbags

Harris Tweed Handbags

William Morris Weekend Bag placed on hotel bed displaying rich tapestry pattern and elegant travel design by Umpie Handbags

William Morris Handbags

Model sitting with the vibrant floral crossbody bag featuring tropical botanical print in lush greens and coral tones with adjustable leopard print leather strap, showcasing hands-free everyday styling and sustainable eco-friendly fabric by Umpie Handbags

One-of-a-kind

Handmade Bags

A vibrant floral botanical print on fabric with an unexpected pairing of a bold leopard-print leather strap, which adds a playful twist.

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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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Dazzling Gold Metallic Hobo Bag - luxurious shimmer meets Yorkshire craftsmanship with elegant black leather strap by Umpie Handbags

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Each Umpie Handbag is made once and never exactly repeated.

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