Where Old Boots Become New Love Stories
Before a Red Bird bag ends up on your arm, it lived a whole other life.
Sun-faded. Softened. A little worn in the beautiful places.
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I transform authentic cowboy boots into upcycled leather bags and recycled leather purses with personality; the kind that makes strangers stare a second too long.
Handcrafted. Reimagined. Loved twice.
Because some leather deserves a better ending than the back of a closet.
Handmade.
Heart-led.
Woman-Owned.
Hi, I’m Michele, the founder, maker, and the pair of hands behind every Red Bird bag. Red Bird is a woman-owned leather goods studio where everything is made slowly, intentionally, and entirely by hand.
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Every Red Bird is an artisan leather bag crafted from repurposed materials, stitched with care, and designed with feeling.
Because the best things aren’t mass-produced — they’re made by women who care enough to take their time.
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If a little soul, a little attitude, and a whole lot of history sounds like your style… you’re in the right place.
Explore the Collection
Whether your style leans rustic, city-chic, or somewhere in between, there’s a handmade leather bag waiting for you.
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Soft creams, bold patterns, deep browns, and revived fringe. Each design carries the personality of the boot it came from. No two artisan leather bags ever look alike.
They shouldn’t.
Your story isn’t mass-produced. Your bag shouldn’t be either.
Have Old Boots You Can’t Let Go Of?
Bring me the leather you loved and I’ll turn it into something new.
We’ll work together to make you a one-of-a-kind custom leather bag, a clutch, or a keepsake with history stitched inside.
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You bring the story.
I’ll bring the hardware.
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Some love stories deserve a sequel. Your ex? Maybe not. Your old boots? Totally.
