Burgundy Etienne Aignier Purse

Etienne Aignier oxblood leather saddle bag with top flap and brass bar buckle closure. Two interior storage sections and zippered coin purse.

Circa 1970-1980s

100% genuine leather, solid brass hardware

Handmade 

Etienne Aigner (1904-2000) was an Hungarian maker of handbags and other leather goods He worked in France, producing leather goods for companies such as Dior, but came to the United States in 1949. He worked out of his apartment, producing belts in what became his trademark dark red color. He opened a showroom in 1959.

Today there are two separate Etienne Aigner companies – one in the US and the other based in Munich, Germany.