Mad About A Bag

01/08/2025

🌏 Shop the World: China 🌏
This carousel takes you to China, the place where the beautiful embroidered bags in our collection are made. Are you really to travel through China? Here we go!

1️⃣ Lijiang Old Town – This ancient city is where it all started. Strolling through its charming streets, I found a bag that sparked the idea for my own shop.

2️⃣ True Chinese Tea – Tea in China is more than a drink—it’s an experience. This picture shows the elegance and tradition of true Chinese tea.

3️⃣ The Terracotta Army of Xi’an – These incredible clay warriors are a symbol of China’s rich history and a must-see for any traveler.

4️⃣ Painted Temples with Pointed Roofs – These beautifully painted temples, with their iconic pointed roofs, are seen all over China, showcasing the country’s artistry and heritage.

5️⃣ A Traditional Chinese Town – This picture captures a daytime view of a small town with carriages and traditional red lanterns—a scene straight from Chinese tradition.

6️⃣ Bright Blue Lake – Nestled in a national park, this lake glows with the most vibrant blue—a true natural wonder of China.

7️⃣ The Forbidden City – Walking through this historic marvel is like stepping into an emperor’s world. It’s a place of breathtaking architecture and stories untold.

8️⃣ The Great Wall – No trip to China is complete without standing on this iconic landmark, surrounded by history and stunning views.

✨ Shop the World at Mad About a Bag! From China, we bring you embroidered bags made by the Hmong people, known for their intricate designs and craftsmanship. If you’d like to explore these unique pieces, find them now in our Etsy shop!

https://madaboutabagusa.etsy.com

🌟 Mad About A Bag | Shop handmade treasures made by local artists from all over the world | Small business | Fairtrade fashion |

11/29/2024

🌍✨ Step Into Culture ✨🌍
These sneakers aren’t just shoes—they’re a piece of history. Crafted by Mail and her team in Peru, they’re made with authentic Inca textiles, blending tradition with modern fashion. 👟💖

💡 Why I love them: They support talented artisans, celebrate Peruvian heritage, and bring meaning to every step you take.

👉 Want the link to shop these unique sneakers? Comment “CULTURE” below, and I’ll send it to you directly!
✨ Don’t forget to follow me, or I won’t be able to send you the link!

10/25/2024

“Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.” – Marc Jacobs

Every piece in Mad About a Bag is waiting for its story to continue with you. Our necklaces and headwraps aren’t just accessories – they’re expressions of cultural artistry. Each item reflects the love and skill of its maker, ready to connect with your unique style. Follow us for fashion that brings a deeper meaning to what you wear.

03/12/2024

Yassas! Meet Dimitra who makes our wool slippers in Greece!
This meet the maker edition is all about her and her family company.
Dimitra and her family live in beautiful Greece. If you’ve been, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, no worries! We’ll be sharing a lot of travel inspiration. So stay tuned!
Nafplio, the city they live in, is a coastal city on Greece’s biggest Peninsula, the Peloponnese. And yes, the beach and the sea look that white and that blue!
Dimitra is the lovely lady in the middle and the gentlemen in the corner photo is her father, who started the family company.
He’s the man who drove all around Greece in his little car to sell his mothers handmade wool slippers! Dimitri’s grandmother is the one who made the very first wool slippers based on the tsarouchi (the traditional shoes of the Greek Presidential Guard).
Visitors of her grandmother’s small souvenir shop liked them so much, her father decided to start a family company! Fascinating isn’t it?
I just love the stories of family companies. Don’t you?! Make sure to follow We’re going to share more precious stories of the local entrepreneurs we work with.

03/01/2024

02/14/2024

Haai to all my new followers, welcome at Mad About A Bag! Let me tell you some fun facts about me and my webshop.��

🙋🏼‍♀️I’m Michelle and I’m the happy owner of this beautiful webshop.

🏡 Originally from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. So yes, I do own more than one bike and no, I do not wear wooden shoes. Should I add them to the shop though..?🤔

🗽So now I live near New York. I just love to say New Amsterdam because it feels like home, just bigger. A lot bigger.

🧳Traveling is my hobby and I think I pretty much covered (almost) every job in tourism. And I've probably traveled half the world, but the travel wish list just keeps on getting longer...

👗Fashion is my passion. I actually have a degree in fashion design, which I’ve used for creating the saree blouses for the shop.

🛍️ Combining my hobby and my passion, let me to start Mad About A Bag in 2020. And now we’ve moved to the States, I’ve opened my shop here!

🗺️ I can’t wait to show you all my lovely products AND the amazing people who’ve made them. I work directly with local entrepreneurs and they all have beautiful stories to tell you. So stay tuned and travel the world with me through the fashionable souvenirs of Mad About A Bag. Can’t wait to see them? Have a look at the shop (link in bio) or visit madaboutabag.com (also link in bio).

02/07/2024

Now available in the Mad About A Bag Etsy shop are these beautiful wicker bags from Uganda. They are very sturdy, you can use them for groceries easily! The bags are hand woven by the woman of . Bivamuntuyo is an organization where women learn about topics like healthy nutrition, family planning, HIV and general hygiene. So by purchasing one of these gems, you don't only have a great tote bag, you also support a good cause. Go get yours! (Link in bio.)

01/31/2024

Cześć! Let me introduce the bambosze góralskie a.k.a the traditional Polish sheepskin slippers. These beauties do not only look good, but they are oh so warm, comfy and sturdy. Made by Grzegorz and his family in Poland, where temperatures can drop -20°C in winter. So they know winter and believe me, these gems will keep your feet warm all winter. Go get yours in the Mad About A Bag Etsy shop (link in bio).

01/24/2024

The saree blouse from India. After many, many months of looking for the right partner and designing, I'm very proud to tell you these beautiful blouses have finally arrived in the Mad About A Bag shop. Thanks to the beautiful ladies of these colorful blouses made of recycled saris are available for you. Find them in the Etsy shop and read more about their story in the link in bio.