What are top handle bags?

Top handle bags are handbags or purses used to carry personal items with at least one handle fastened to the top side. Top handle bags are ubiquitous fashion accessories, with elements of their design winding their way through many purse iterations. As opposed to clutches or messenger bags, top handle bags are meant to be carried by hand, in the crook of an elbow, or over the shoulder if the handle size allows. Check out the extensive assortment of top handle bags from sellers on Etsy.

Types of top handle bags

Shops on Etsy offer many types of top handle bags, which make finding the perfect purse a breeze: Mini: Diminutive in size but not in stature, mini top handle bags feature all the style of a regular sized bag while only holding a few necessary accessories, like your phone, wallet, and keys. Crossbody: Top handle crossbody bags take a cue from messenger bags and add a longer strap in addition to the top handles for easy slinging around your torso if you need to free up your hands. Tote: Top handle tote bags are simple and spacious, perfect for carting groceries home in an eco-friendly fashion or carrying books home from the library. Canvas tote bags have the added benefit of machine washability. Satchel: Typically made from leather with soft sides, top handle satchel bags offer a more refined style and clean, professional look. Like crossbody bags, wear them slung over the shoulder or carried by hand. Bucket: Top handle bucket bags are cylindrical in shape. Often featuring a drawstring gathered closure, bucket bags stand out from other styles by adding unique silhouettes to an ensemble.

Gifting top handle bags

Top handle handbags make great gifts for anyone who likes to tote their items with them wherever they go. Know someone who just had their first teenage birthday? Gift them a small top handle bag to mark the occasion. Surprise a friend or family member celebrating that new promotion with a leather top handle bag to show your support. For just about any situation or outfit, shop the selection of top handle bags available from sellers on Etsy to serve up the perfect gift in style.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Yesenia Cruz

5 out of 5 stars

"The bag-build is beautiful & the leather quality does not disappoint! I ordered the black one & wish the stitching would be black (light orange color) to make the overall bag just BLACK but definitely not a reason not to buy it (stitching color could change w/ time). Leather smell is on point (some leathers can be overwhelming) & metal zipper & loops look like top quality so the bag is meant to last. Will use this as my daily work bag since there’s so much space! Tempted to buy another color xoxo"

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Angela

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful bag with very high quality. Seller was wonderful - Thank you!"

V Leather Bag, Straw Bag, Handwoven Top Handle Bag, Boho Summer Purse, Leather Handbag, Cane Bag, See Thru Rattan Bag, Leather Beach Bag
Rodriguez Lis

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful bag very much something different from my collection and amazing quality"

Leather Handbag, Leather Bag, "Gwen" in black, Kiss Lock Handbag, Leather Purse, Shoulder Bag, Top Handle Bag, Retro, Vintage
Susan Humphrey

5 out of 5 stars

"I love this bag. Color green is close to a Loden Green. It looks green and can look brown too. 2 bags for the price of one! Very nice quality."

Leather handbag, Leather Purse "Vintage Olive" in darkgreen, shoulder bag, Kiss lock Bag, Kiss lock Purse, Frame Bag, Retro
Eva

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful bag ,great for spring and summer . Very well made, light,comfortable and really attractive. I love it and I highly recommend this fabulous seller. Thank you 😊"

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Alexandra Phanor Faury

5 out of 5 stars

"Great bag and fast shipping"

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Top Handle Bags

Natalya Bag

handmade leather half round handbag, modern gray/blue leather handbag

handmade handbag from three different leather, handmade handle bag

Handmade handbag in cognac-coloured leather or alternatively in dark blue or khaki green leather, handmade handle bag

handmade shoulder bag, handle bag, handbag

Shopper in Soft Khaki Green Italian Calfskin

Shopper in soft denim blue Italian calfskin

handmade modern leather handbag, small handle bag made of cognac-coloured leather

handmade modern leather handbag, small handle bag made of brown-coloured leather

handmade modern leather handbag, small handle bag made of grey-coloured leather

Large handmade leather bag in a pouch shape

Large handmade waxed cowhide leather shopper natural handbag

Black leather handbag with Czech beads embroidery, Designer handmade leather bag for women, Embroidery bag with flowers gift for her

handmade waxed cowhide leather shopper, natural handbag

Soccer balls recycled leather trunk bag

Emerald Green Croco bag calfskin, wooden sides from Carpathian ash-tree inlaid with leaves of Australian eucalyptus and turquoise malachite

BRIDESMAIDS BAG, AESTHETIC Hand Bag, Real Leather Bag, Luxury Hand Bag, Calfskin Bag Emerald Green Croco Wooden Sides Bag

Big Daddy Tan Leather with Navy Straps

brown leather shopper | sustainable leather tote bag | hand-sewn

black leather shopper | hand-sewn | sustainable leather tote bag

Leather shopper natural | hand-sewn | sustainable leather tote bag

Shopper Bag, Tote Day Bag, Woman Office Bag, Fashionable Carryall Bag, Top Round Handle, Oversize Blue Handbag, Knitted Work Bag, Yarn Bag

Ladybuq camel color womens leather tote large crossbody handbag gift for woman travel handbag personalized handbag

Original handmade leather tote in Lime colour made by Ladybuq stylish laptop office bag roomy purse made by hand elegant customizable bag

Evening Side Purse, Woman Night Crochet Bags, Fold Suede Pochet Bag, Medium Wristlet Handbag, Stylish Clutch Purse, Unique Gift For Her

Purple Yarn Bag, Shopper Bag, Fashionable Carryall Bag, Tote Day Bag, Woman Office Bag, Top Handle, Oversize Blue Handbag, Knitted Work Bag

The Francis | Handmade Top-Handle Leather Bag

MINIMALIST WALLET, WOMEN Long Wallet, Lightweight Handbag, Real Leather Bag, Cross Body Bag With Cacholong Stones And Fern Leaves

Cross body bag with inlaid emeralds and eucalyptus petals, Emerald CROCO handmade bag, Leather handbag with wooden sides

Fur Clutch Handbag,Wooden Purse,Sophisticated Yarn Design,Top Handle Blue-Green Bag,Plywood Crochet Bag,Woman Office Bag,Unique Gift For Her

T-Shirt Yarn Bag,City Bag,Wooden Clutch Bag,Modern Ribbon Clutch,Ladies Purse,Chain Fine handbag,Designer Chocolát Bag,Crochet PassionateBag

Wooden Purse,Fur Clutch Handbag,Sophisticated Yarn Design,Top Handle Blue-Green Bag,Plywood Crochet Bag,Woman Office Bag,Unique Gift For Her

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Handmade leather bag Shoulder Wrist CrossBody Real Leather Luxury Bag Elegant Italian Leather Crazy Horse Leather Dark Coffee Black Color

The Gemini | Loop Handle Genuine Italian Brown Leather Mini Bag — Etsy Design Awards Finalist 2022

The Gemini | Loop Handle Genuine Italian Natural Leather Mini Bag — Etsy Design Awards Finalist 2022

The Gemini | Loop Handle Genuine Italian Black Leather Mini Bag — Etsy Design Awards Finalist 2022

The Gemini | Loop Handle Genuine Italian Green Leather Mini Bag — Etsy Design Awards Finalist 2022

Gray Macramé Cord Bag, Stylish Rope Bag, Crochet Sack, Medium Size Bags, Fringed Shopper Handbag, Ladies Special Technique Knitted Bags

Fringed Shopper Macramé Handbag, ValentinesDayGift, Ladies Special Technique Knitted Bags, Red Cord Bag, Medium Size Bags, Hand Knitted Bags

Fringed Shopper Handbag, Stylish Rope Bag, Gray Macramé Cord Bag, Crochet Sack, Medium Size Bags, Ladies Special Technique Knitted Bags

Leather Handbag/ Bag made of natural materials/ Shoulder crossbody bag/ Unique gift/ Handmade designer bag

The Alder | Handcrafted Genuine Italian Brown Leather Handbag

The Alder | Handcrafted Genuine Italian Black Leather Handbag

Bespoke design felted wool handbag. Sustainable design, unique hand felted bag in natural beige colour. Retro shape felt bag by Onstail. UK

Leather Tote Bag with Clutch Set ladybuq art design natural full grain leather bag office purse everyday bag shopper handmade bag sale

vintage 60s floral carpet bag purse

Handmade vegetable tanned leather purse , original crossbody handstitching bag, luxury leather bag, brown veg leather tote, personalized bag

Handmade exclusive leather purse , original crossbody handstitching bag, luxury leather bag,camel leather tote, personalized bag

Vintage LOEWE Noir Patent and Leopard Print Top Handle Bag with Curly Handle Minimal Gold made in Spain Black Cheetah Print

The Addison | Handcrafted Genuine Leather Bucket Ring Bag

TOP HANDLE BAG, Women Shoulder Bag, Eco Friendly Bag, Luxury Hand Bag, Italian Saffiano Genuine Leather Handbag, Bridesmaids Bag

Purple mini Leather Handbag/ Bag made of natural materials/ Shoulder crossbody bag/ Unique gift/ Handmade designer bag

Purple Handbag Shoulder Bag GLORIA, Braided Embossed Italian Leather, Genuine Leather Cross Body Bag with Ebony Sides, Custom Made Handbag

Black LEATHER HANDBAG, Huge Leather Purse, Laptop Leather Bag, Leather Tote Bag, Woman Leather Bag, Woman Leather Tote, Handmade Leather Bag

Leather Doctor Bag, Brown Medical Bag, Personalized Leather Handbag, Full Grain Leather doctors Bag, Graduation Gift for Doctor

Women's handbag CLEO large, Scandinavian design, Leather messenger bag, Handmade leather bag, Vegetable tanned leather bag, Docksta bag

Leather laptop bag Large tote work bag women Personalized hand painted White Wolf art

Mini Sun Tote

Black Leather Doctors Bag, Medical Bag for Men, Full Grain Leather Top Handle Bag, Graduation Gift for Him, Genuine Leather Gladstone Bag

Leather Doctor Bag, Men's Large Medical Bag, Full Grain Leather Handbag for Men, Birthday Gift for Him, Gift for a Doctor

Brown Leather Doctor Bag, Medical Bag, Leather Gladstone Bag, Personalized Travel Bag, Graduation Gift for Doctor, Birthday Gift for Him

Gift for her | Cross body leather bag | Italian genuine leather handbag | Dried flowers and epoxy resin | Blackwood Bag| Cappuccino handbag

Black leather bag natural wood sides. Black shoulder bag for every day. Stylish handmade bag. Genuine calf leather and wood. Gift for her

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