# Local Handcrafted Leather Purses Roots Canada Launches the Lola Bag in Two Sizes By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-05-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-bag References: [roots](https://www.roots.com/ca/en/cloud-lola-bag-56010503.html?selectedColor=001&start=7&q=cloud&itemsourse=productlist&navid=search) Roots, the iconic Canadian brand, now offers the Lola Bag. Available in two sizes, the Canadian-made purses are ideal for everyday use this summer. The bags are large enough to hold the user's essentials yet small enough to carry around comfortably all day without a bulky feel. Users can wear the purse as a [shoulder bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-suede-shoulder-bag) or pull the removable strap through loops on the handle and knot the ends to wear it as a [crossbody](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag). Each handbag is handcrafted in the Roots leather factory in Toronto. Made with [Cloud](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-pink-dew) leather -- a North American Full Grain Leather -- the purses are finished with aniline dyes and tumbled to create a pebbly grain. Consumers can purchase the Lola Bag in the Cloud Lola Bag or Mini Lola Bag sizes. Image Credit: Roots ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handcrafted Leather Accessories:** The rise of handcrafted leather accessories presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into the market and create their own line of locally-made leather goods. - **Sustainable Fashion:** With the demand for ethically-made and environmentally-friendly products growing, fashion brands can take advantage of creating eco-friendly leather products to gain a competitive advantage. - **Multi-functional Bags:** With the need for versatility in products, creating multi-functional bags that can be worn in multiple ways presents a chance for innovation in the bag industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of locally-made handcrafted leather purses and create new products that align with consumers' values of sustainability. - **Artisanal Goods:** The trend of handcrafted leather goods presents an opportunity for artisans to start their own businesses creating high quality, unique leather products. - **Retail:** Local retailers can tap into the trend of handcrafted leather accessories and provide a unique shopping experience for customers who want to support small, local businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Genuine Leather Fashion Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carry-bag.md) - [Luxe Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lana-shoulder-bag.md) - [Functional Accessible Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobo-1.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Affordable Luxury Statement Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffiettaluxe-hobo-bag.md) - [Understated Vegan Leather Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espe-ss24.md) - [Luxury Crossbody Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fyra-bag.md) - [Structured Leather Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-suede-shoulder-bag.md) - [Spacious Crossbody Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-bag.md)