Post from Pacific Fine Arts Festivals

Shop the newest collection of original handcrafted art! See Christan Mercurio’s sustainable luxury leather handbags at the Rotary Club of Saratoga Fine Arts Show on April 30 & May 1, 2022 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. “I started making things out of leather in 2015 as a creative outlet and as gifts for friends. I make things for people who prefer to buy unique hand-crafted bags over something mass produced in a factory on an assembly line abroad. My designs strike a balance between beauty, simplicity and versatility. They are made for years of hard use, a lifetime if cared for, and every element can be repaired and replaced. Production is limited as everything is saddle stitched, no machines are used, and I have a day job in high tech in Silicon Valley. Everything I make is hand cut, hand punched, and hand sewn with saddle stitched seams. Each item is made start to finish, one at a time, by me. Working this way is very time consuming, and the results are worth it as this hands-on approach allows me to make the strongest and most beautiful bags I know how to make with a design aesthetic I find pleasing. The smallest bag takes a minimum of 10 hours and the largest takes as long as 40 to complete.” ~ Christan Mercurio Discover the exceptional beauty of handcrafted items of art and décor for the home, office and gift giving at the Rotary Club of Saratoga Fine Arts Show. Visit us at pacificfinearts.com to learn about upcoming events.