I bought this bag after my cross-body bag broke in the middle of Penn. Station in NYC. NEVER AGAIN! By the time I was half way home on the train, my PIJUSHI, bag was on its way. I looked for something sturdy enough to load it up with a tablet and many other items. The handles are study and so is the cross-body strap. The purse has beautiful embossed roses and tiny bees on it, beautiful to look at and to touch! MY PIJISHI keeps its form because it is actually two layers of leather, one inside and the embossed outside, with a rich looking lining. This is a very strong, well made bag. While it is slightly weighty is certainly puts all those of the "cookie cutter, designer bags " to shame! No more flimsy bags for me. I just bought my 2nd PIJUSHI in black. A smaller bag for dinner and dressy occasions. It is just as finely made as this larger bag. I am sure that these bags will remain a favorite for years to come. Definitely buy PIJUSHI, reasonably priced and made to last! LOVE IT!!!