Cow leather and sheep skin have been used to make trendy genuine leather handbags since ancient times. Decorative genuine leather handbags as we know them today, however, did not appear until the 20th century with the emergence of designer apparel. Genuine leather handbags are just a few of the design houses that showcased genuine leather handbags during this time period.

Now, brighter shades of leather are a great way for a promotion to stand out. "Sales for genuine leather are always steady," says Paula Chambers, director of design and production for Long Leather Works, based in Bloomington.
A genuine leather handbag is an ideal corporate incentive gift for female clients, especially around Valentine's Day. Stylish, durable and handy for clients who travel often, quality genuine leather handbags deftly combine elegance and practicality.

Genuine leather handbags deserve the utmost care. Advise clients that leather recipients should have a jar of leather cleaner on hand, but to leave serious soiling to a leather-care professional. Genuine leather handbags can be waterproofed for extra protection, but it shouldn't be exposed to considerable moisture.
In the event genuine leather handbag does get wet, it should be completely emptied and air-dried. Finally, an genuine leather handbag should be stored in cloth as opposed to plastic, and if your genuine leather handbags will be stored for any length of time, it should be packed with acid-free tissue paper to preserve the  shape of your genuine leather handbags.