About Ili and The Ili Bag  
 

Inspired by her love for textured fabrics and sewing, the Ili Bag's designer Iliaura "Ili" (a lawyer by day) began creating her fun and classically styled handbags in February of 2004. 

Ili describes her start:

It was pure coincidence, I guess my creativity was bursting that day when I went to look for fabric for my dining room curtains (which by the way remain undone) and I found this great looking piece of fabric. I knew I had to get it and do something with it but I was not quite sure what. Then I remembered that it would match an outfit that I had, and for which I had not been able to find a handbag. So I took it home and started creating and experimenting until I was satisfied. The rest of the story is still in the making.

Also, I would not be doing this if it wasn't for my sister Joanne. She really is full of wonderful and fun ideas, and her tenacity has been a real inspiration and motivation to me.  Love you Jojo!!!

As for the "Ili Bag" name, well I have to give credit to my good friends Jean, Ashley, Rhonda, Robbie and Karen, who in a collaborated effort thought of the perfect name. Thanks guys!

 


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The Ili Bag
New Orleans, Louisiana
Phone: 504-812-1616
Email: ili@ilibag.com