Etsy roundup

I was recently doing "research" at etsy.com to see if there are any econistas out there making some eco-chic stuff and wow, I found a few wonderful designers making handmade leather handbags. These eco-chic pieces aren't exactly a steal with prices comparable to top designer handbags. So why buy a cute leather no-name purse for the same price? First, it's a one of a kind, not made in some awful sweatshop a world away by overworked people. Second, you support a talented designer who's spending hours on their craft. And third, because it's a great story to tell your friends when they say "I love your bag, who's it by?" Here's a roundup of my favorite designers.