canadian handbag designers

Toronto-based Diarra Bousso Niang hails from Senegal and has used her background to inspire her rising accessory label, Bouswari. The African-born and Paris-educated Bousso Niang can be found focusing on her passion- creating handbags which take design cues from her heritage. Real Style caught up with the designer about her deep love of handbags, design journey and much more.

If you’re aiming to update your accessory collection with a proudly Canuck purse that will complement all your favourite ensembles, here are five gorgeous purses created by homegrown design talent.