African Queen harnesses the African spirit of beauty, teamwork and Ubuntu into the production of Functional Wearable Art at its best.
Handmade Leather Bags with Beaded Detail by African Queen

African Queen handbags are wearable works of art, only meant for special people - people with style and flair - who feel the wildness of Africa in their souls.

Amy with bagUnique Masterpiece of Craftsmanship

Handmade from the finest leather, each African Queen handbag is a unique masterpiece of craftsmanship - from the design and finishing to the mystical beadwork mandalas and squares.

All African Queen's bags are designed to be classically stylish, and are built to last a lifetime.

The leather used, retains a lovely, distinctive earthy smell, which fades over time. Detail on the bags can be beaded for those who are looking for something a little different; alternatively, they can be left without the beaded detail. Both options create job opportunities for local craft people.

Functional Wearable Art

Designer Nicola Leitch has an open approach to design which leads to innovative functional pieces of wearable art. She believes that a bag needs to be functional as well as decorative. "There is nothing that says that something that works can't be really beautiful too," she quips"  Whenever I wear one of my bags I am stopped by strangers at least once that day." 

African Queen handmade leather bags are strong and durable yet have an unmistakable wow factor to them.  The bags can be custom made to specifications.

If you have any queries about the African Queen bags, or wish to discuss a particular design, please email Nicola Leitch via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



Puff Mama Pink Pressed Ostrich & Choc Leather
 
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Mama Sonnet Gold Leather with Choc Trim
 
Backpack Mama - Choc Suede with Red Springbok Detail
 
Overnight Mama Choc Leather
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Sling Mama White & Chocolate Leather
 
Basket Mama Pewter Leather
 
Close Up of Big Mama Hessian and Leather
 
Big Mama Hessian and Leather
 
Big Mama Red Leather
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Mama Nicci Tan Leather

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Tassle Mama Bronze Leather
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Mama Clutch with Tassle Silver Leather
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Nguni Postman Mama
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Flat Mama Tan Leather
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Flat Mama Black Suede with Red Lining
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Flat Mama Lime Green Nappa
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Puff Mama Golden Pressed Ostrich Leather
 
Mama Karen Black Leather
 
Mama Karen Green Suede
 
Paris Mama Salmon Leather
 
Springbok Mama Natural and White Leather
 
Sling Mamas
 
Close Up of White Sling Mama
 
Basket Mama with Tassle Silver Leather
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Big Mama Fabric and Leather
 
Big Mama Choc Leather
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Mama Nicci Black Suede
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Nguni Tassle Mama with Chocolate Leather
 
Tassle Mama Orange Leather
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Postman Mama Pressed Pink Ostrich & Choc Leather
 
Flat Mamas
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Flat Mama - Black Suede with Orange Lining
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Flat Mama Black Leather with Turquoise Lining
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