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Mary Frances Shaffer of the California Bay-area designs handbags and accessories to suit most any style. Exotic components, unique fabrics, stones, beads and trimmings richly ornament her handbags and belts. Various processes are employed in construction, and the end result always has a "one-of-a-kind" flavor. In fact, all bags are limited editions, limited by component availability and new designs introduced many times per year (we get new items every month)!
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Mary Frances Creme de la Creme
$183.00
MFR1e.1652
Elegant satin fabric is folded over a softly constructed shape, the satin is a champagne pale gold color, shimmering into the pale ivory tones. Measures 12-1/2 long, 4-1/4 inches tall at the center grip and 6-1/2 inches tall at each flared end. Trimmed in black braid and fabric, adorned at the center and sides with glass and crystal beads in the white, silver, golden colors, making this a great neutral combination item! Has a full zip top, interior lined in black with small open pocket. Includes removable antiqued brass shoulder chain.
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Mary Frances Twilight
$225.00
MFR1h.08061
Stylish for the evening, measures 8-1/4 x 3 x 2-1/2 inches. Hard shell inner construction, opens from hinged bottom, closes with crystal-studded clasp on top. Blackened metal frame and 4 chrome feet protect the fabrics. Covered in padded soft black leather, the black is not deep jet but borderline anthracite black. Tiny glass and crystal beads decorate the edges, and the front has the wonderful sculpted flowers studded in more clear and black crystals. Interior is lined in black, has detachable shoulder chain that also tucks inside easily.
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Mary Frances Precious Peacock
$215.00
MFR1j.09079
Richly stunning in the deep peacock colors, as the bag is covered in the natural feathers! Hard inner shell construction, measures 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3 inches, opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with clasp on top. Brass frame protects edges (no feet). In addition to the rich peacock feathers covering what is likely leather, beads and braid in deep purple, teal blues and greens, work around the edges. On the front are the sculpted flower and medallions of beads to add more of the periwinkle blue, plum, fuchsia and lime colors. The large flower has iridescent glass petals on top, all medallions have beaded fringe cascading below. Interior lined in green silk with small open pocket. The heavy antiqued brass chain has purple leather strap running through it, chain is detachable.
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Mary Frances Mermaid
$225.00
MFR1c.08012
This is the kind of treasure bag a mermaid would carry. Hard shell inner construction, but covered in padded soft leather. Measures 8 x 5 x 2-1/2 inches, opens from hinged bottom, antiqued brass frame that scallops on top, has scallop shell clasp studded in color crystals. Inside is lined in luxurious teal blue brocade fabric with small open pocket. The leather exterior is textured in fishscale with watery colors of aqua, ochre, orchid and lavender. Subtle undulation is created with tiny seed bead rows of the same colors fanning upward from the bottom. The top edges are adorned with metallic ribbons in blue/violet and rose/plum edged in antique gold. The front is more heavily embellised along the top edge with pastel crystals, chainset clear crystal chain and golden ribbon. 36 inch shoulder strap is antiqued brass chain with beads, can be tucked inside, can be removed using lobster toggles.
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Mary Frances Wow Factor
$203.00
MFR1m.1563
Soft sandy beige color leather has elephant-skin texture for ultimate flexibility in this larger Street hobo bag. Measures about 17 inches across and 6 inches deep, 7 inches tall at the center, and 10 inches tall at the top of the V-shaped zipper opening. Stunning appliques of beaded fabric flowers and leaves decorate front and back, adding rich brown, olive green, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red and lemon-lime to the color range. Leather tassels also include trails of colored beads. Inside lined in champagne satin with small open pocket. Bag slouches elegantly on the shoulder with comfortable self strap.
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Mary Frances Vineyard
$235.00
MFR1p.08048
Hard shell inner constructed bag, measures 8-1/2 x 5 x 4 inches. Antiqued brass frame opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with rhinestone-topped clasp. Bag is covered in soft brown leather and dark yellow/beige woven fabric that has antique appeal in embroidred floral motif. Front and back are embellished with curling ribbons and cords in tan, milk chocolate, metallic gold/black. Sculpted flowers and the wine basket on the front are beaded in rose, champagne, lavender and greens. A mini plastic bottle of champagne peeks out from the basket, along with large clear chunks of "ice" and grape clusters. 36 inch beaded chain is detachable, or can be tucked inside, that has interesting stone and cameo beads plus double link chain. Interior lined in copper fabric with small open pocket.
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Mary Frances Provence
$235.00
MFR1T.08056
Elegantly shaped and decorated bag with hard inner shell construction, satin brass frame. Opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with clear rhinestone-studded clasp in shape of barrel. Bag is covered in champagne gold silk dupioni fabric. Appliques in metall gold and grass green ribbons form leafy motif. Dark bronze glass beads cover sculpted branches. You will find crystal-covered ladybug, frog, and dragonfly, along with an enamel dragonfly flitting on surface. The large flower on front is made of stones and beads, the colors are mossy green, amethyst purple, petal pink and mother-of-pearl, a touch of iridescence to mystify. 30 inch beaded shoulder chain includes the same bag colors with the addition of brighter turquoise. The chain is detachable or can be tucked into bag. Interior lined in colorful printed fabric with small open pocket.
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Mary Frances Tahiti
$185.00
MFR1z.1575
Daywear 12 x 7 x 4 inch handbag, made with soft leather in cool turquoise blue with reptile print in soft charcoal tones, a polished surface to dress it up. Trimmed along front and back edges with natural rafio and green beads. Then the sculpted flower petals gracefully adorn the front and back. They are made in leather, covered in natural braided edge, beaded in pearly white, gleaming mother-of-pearl shell, verdigri turquoise, amethyst lavender, soft orange and green. Tan handles have crackle pattern on them. Bag closes with hidden magnet at top, open interior lined in turquoise satin with small open pocket.
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Mary Frances Corsage
$175.00
MFR1y.1535
Delightful and colorful handbag for your wedding or garden lunch. It has reinforced shaping to make the 5-1/2 x 4-1/2 inch oval base, tapering upward 4-1/2 inches, ending with 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch oval. A fitted lid folds neatly over the top, held in place by hidden magnet. The bag opens a bit with gusseted sides. Covered in in satin fabric of lemony-avocado green, bright fuschia and dark mauve pink. Fabric body is embroidered and beaded in floral pattern, lemon, bright rose and green. Fabric rosebuds cover the entire top thickly, accented with some glass and crystal beads. Top open, there is a "thumb-hole" above lowest rosebud. Short beaded handle in stone/pale rose iridescent beads. Interior lined in bright rose fabric with small pocket. Bag sits up on 4 brass feet. Because of the lid/magnet closure, not suited to carrying extremely heavy items (but tested fine with my 15-key heavy keychain, camera, and full feature phone, and they all fit too)!
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Mary Frances Flower Patch
$231.00
MFR1b.08051
Hard case construction, measures 7-3/4 x 5 x 3-1/2 inches. Opens from hinged bottom, goldtone frame, closes with rhinestone studded clasp on top. Inside is lined in rich red brocade fabric. The outside is covered in padded red silk dupioni, embroidered with flowers in purple, rose, gold, green, aqua. The sides are packed with beads clustered in colors of orange and green, aqua, fuchsia. Trails of ribbon in metallic plum and green. On the front is the extra embellishment of fabric flowers with rhinestones glinting on them, mounted on a background of green beaded leaves. The 28 inch beaded strap is detachable, so you can wear it as a necklace and carry the bag as a clutch if you choose!
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Mary Frances Hot Pink Paradise
$181.00
MFR1k.1607
Soft fuchsia rose leather has polished finish and reptile pattern, worked onto an inner wire frame for front and back with gusseted sides, reinforced base. Measures 11-1/2 x 4 inches at the base, 7 inches tall to the beginning of handle area. Leather-backed flower on the front is richly adorned with beads in turquoise blue and green colors, fuchsia, and the unusually shaped mother-of-pearl slices. Dual oval resin handles are dark turquoise blue with cork crackle pattern, bag closes with hidden magnet when handles come together. Interior lined in bright fuchsia fabric with small open pocket.
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Mary Frances Genie
$203.00
MFR1x.1564
Clever little wristlet bag, has hard reinforced inner bag covered in gold satin, then 4 layers of fabric bands are draped from front to back on top, the fabric layers are light blue, gold and taupe colors. Bottom is gold leather, measures 4 inches square, inner bag flares out to about 4-1/2 inches then 5 inches tall of usable space before the front and back join with hidden magnet. The fabrics are dripping everywhere with golden beads, metal charms, crystals and glass in aqua, lime, lavender and blue. Interior lined in gold fabric.
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Mary Frances Bird Call
$241.00
MFR1d.08045
Hard shell inner construction, this bag has antiqued brass frame that opens on hinged bottom, closes with rhinestone studded clasp on top. Inside is lined in golden silk fabric with a small open pocket. Measures 8-1/2 x 5 x 4 inches. Covered in ivory/gold flecked woven fabric. Sides are beaded in olive and wood tone beads, the back has a beaded branch with black-and-white leaves. On the front there are rose and red colored flowers along with the beaded branches, made with fabric and beads. Bird sits on one branch, made with green crystals on teal leather for its head, pearly beads and mother-of-pearl shell feathers for its body, and natural feathers extending out as the tail. 32 inch detachable strap is beaded and braided, has intriguing flat linked chain for the shoulder area, and carved bone beads with butterflies on them near where the strap attaches to bag.
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Why Shop with The Artful Soul?
1. WYSIWYG ~ We are not a warehouse operation that ships unwrapped items without inspection. Instead, WE offer you the EXACT same bag as in the photograph, and described as we see it! Not a catalog image or sample. What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get!
2. We have been an authorized Mary Frances seller since 2001 (before she was famous).
3. We have been honored as a Mary Frances Store of the Month.
4. We are a real store (since 1993), with real customer service.
5. Bags are not stored in an odorous home or garage environment.
6. All bags are brand new with tags, unwrapped and inspected before shipping to you.
7. You KNOW if a bag is available for immediate shipment before you order! PROMPT shipping, and your choice of shipping methods.
8. You can return for refund or store credit, and you can view and print our Return Policies, no hidden terms!
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Mary Frances Bombshell
$152.00
MFR1f.1279
Fun and fanciful in shades of brown, copper and bronze. Measures about 5 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches in brown satin rounded body. It is entirely covered in the crystals and beads dripping everywhere! Closes with strong hidden magnetic snap at the top where handle meets, opens to interior lined in the same fabric. Wrist strap is beaded elegantly on the top.
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Mary Frances Clarity
$195.00
MFR1w.08027
4 inches round, 3 inches deep, this wristlet evening bag will hold the minimum in elegance. Darkened chrome frame opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with ball/loop clasp on top. Interior lined in green silk. The outside is completely covered in the blue-green shimmering seed beads. Toward the center are the lighter blue beads bordering grass green bead pattern. Inside are peacock blue and peridot green crystals. The long tassel at bottom has large beads of gray stone and mosaic of turquoise/green shell, strands of beads and silk threads in lime and royal blue shimmer below. Wrist strap is darkened metal chain with metallic pewter ribbon, the combination is quite comfortable.
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Mary Frances Roman Holiday
$195.00
MFR1v.08025
Elegant evening-style bag measures 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches. Hard-shell construction, there is an antiqued brass frame that opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with lime-color stone-adorned clasp on top. Back is completely covered in basket-weave pattern of green aventurine stones or glass that looks just the same). The front is worked with the same stones mixed with lemon-lime color stones. The front also has large sky blue center stones (glass with gold) surrounded by green/salmon color unakite stones. On each end of this are the ornate porcelain beads. All are bordered with golden chain. Interior is lined in silk with small open pocket. Detachable golden shoulder chain.
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Mary Frances Mixed Media
$199.00
MFR1g.08013
Hard shell construction, this bag has chrome finish frame that opens from hinged bottom, closes securely with black rhinestone studded top clasp. Front and back are covered in padded panels worked in different ways. At center top is black velvet, surrounded by coppery-orange and salmon pink silk dupionis. White/silver/opalescent seed beads decorate one end, and black with silver wire shapes decorate the other. All sections are seperated by metallic silver ribbon. On the front, additional embellishments include white shell petals for sculpted flower and white ribbons, pearly white cabochons in golden rope settings, clear crystals, blue/purple crystals, and channel-set band of crystals. Interior lined in black. 24 inch beaded strap is detachable when using as an elegant evening clutch.
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Mary Frances Southwest
$188.00
MFR1a.08009
Small hard case clutch bag is styled for special lunch or dinner. Measures 6 x 3-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches, brass frame opens from hinged bottom, closes with rhinestone studded clasp on top. Completely covered in glass and stone beads, the colors are southwest turquoise, aqua, red, terracotta, brown and sand, opalescent white, copper and corn yellow. Interior lined in bright fabric, comes with detachable shoulder chain.
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Mary Frances Artifact
$180.00
MFR1q.1473
Softly shaped handbag measures 11 x 6 inches. Front and back are joined with black leather cord trim at seams. The bag is covered in gathered drapes of almost-sheer knit fabric that has a contemporary neutral print in brown, beige, ivory, black and gray, swirling gold metallic threads creating pattern on top. The top of each side is further embellished with natural beige feathers, brown and tan gemstones, brown fuzzy ribbon. Antiqued brass frame has secure ball clasp on top, interior lined in bronze satin with small open pocket. 27 inch heavy antiqued brass chain is detachable for storage.
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We have been an authorized retailer of Mary Frances bags since 2001, before she was "famous". With fame, brings concerns about "knock-offs". Starting with new bags being shipped in March 2008, Mary Frances has been adding a uniquely-numbered CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. For styles introduced prior to March 2008, which may still be available in stores like us, they do not have this new certificate. Not to worry! Someday soon, it will be an important feature to demand when making your purchase.
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