Contact: info@yummypurse.com

Aixé Djelal (pronounced “eye-SHAY” “jeh-LAL”) is the founder and designer of yummypurse. She lives in an excellent warehouse in Portland, Oregon, USA. “I look at the world through purse colored glasses – buildings, food, sculpture, weather, and animals all inform my designs,“ says Aixé. “Purses should be art objects, homes for your belongings. The inside is as important as the outside. When you open your purse, you should be happy to see that your stuff lives in a gorgeous, bright little space. There is no excuse for a dull purse interior!”

Aesthetic:
If Grace Kelly went to the X Games, she would surely carry a yummypurse.
(Elegant + practical + exciting = yummypurse)

Newsworthy:
Aixé and yummypurse enjoyed 6 minutes of fame on an episode of HGTV's Crafters Coast to Coast. The Oregonian's Personal Style section profiled Aixé in the December 8, 2004 PS designer spotlight. Click here to read the article.

Where to buy:
There are some remaining stock Yummypurses available through http://yummypurse.etsy.com, but they are being phased out as Aixé is getting bored silly of making the same purses over and over. However, if you are interested in commissioning a custom purse that perfectly suits your needs, please drop Aixé a line to discuss the possibilities.

About the bags:
All bags are made in Portland, Oregon USA and contain no animal products (well, except for the silk from the silkworms). They are tested on willing humans who report back to Aixé about their performance. These bags are built to last using a combination of gorgeous and unusual fabrics paired with rugged materials commonly used in sporting goods.

Features:
All bags are fully lined and have a key strap with a mini-carabiner keychain (tough enough for your keys, but don’t use it for rock climbing). Most bags also have interior pockets.

Nylon webbing is the foundation of yummypurse handles for durability and comfort. The webbing is stylized and cleverly incorporated into the design of the purse itself.

Hip utilitarian closures of various sorts are a feature of all bags, proving that practicality and style are a logical and exciting combination.