Gullye — Handcrafted Brass Minaudieres, Shell Clutches & Artisanal Bags

The Aurora natural mother-of-pearl clutch, front view — Gullye

Handcrafted, one by one

Sculpted by hand.
Carried for decades.

Hand-cast brass, natural shell and block-printed cotton, made in small numbers by master artisans.

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Introducing

The Volute

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The Éclat shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

Introducing

The Éclat

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The Aurora shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

Introducing

The Aurora

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The signatures

Pieces that start conversations

The Fugu Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

The Fugu Fish

$345
The Matsya Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

The Matsya Fish

$345
The Amour minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

The Amour

$245

Explore the Collections

  • The Botanist Heirloom Top-Handle

    Brass

    Thoughtfully Crafted Brass Bags for Modern Use Brass bags offer a distinctive...

    Brass

  • Gullye shell bags collection — handcrafted natural shell minaudières including The Éclat, Ormolu, Aurora and Volute

    Shell

    Gullye's shell clutch bags are evening bags shaped from natural conch shell...

    Shell

  • Block Print bags — The Greco

    Block Print

    Our block print bags are made with cotton hand-stamped using carved wooden...

    Block Print

  • Beaded Bags

    Beaded

    Gullye's beaded bags are hand-threaded from thousands of glass seed beads, each...

    Beaded

The four crafts

Four materials, four living crafts

Each piece begins as raw matter in an artisan's hands.

The Matsya Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening № 01 BrassLost-wax castView the collection → The Volute shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening № 02 ShellNatural nacre, hand-setView the collection → The Porto hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye № 03 Block PrintIndigo, carved wood stampsView the collection → The Palma beaded bag carried by a model, styled for evening № 04 BeadedGlass, hand-threadedView the collection →
The Botanist Heirloom Top-Handle
BrassHand-cast, finished by hand. No two alike.Shop Brass
Gullye shell bags collection — handcrafted natural shell minaudières including The Éclat, Ormolu, Aurora and Volute
ShellNatural shell, set into soft, sculptural forms.Shop Shell
Block Print bags — The Greco
Block PrintHand-blocked with carved wooden stamps.Shop Block Print
Beaded Bags
BeadedGlass beads, hand-threaded into vivid motifs.Shop Beaded
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Shell Bags

Natural shell, hand-set into soft, sculptural forms.

  • New in
    The Éclat shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Éclat

    The Éclat

    $450
    $450
    Only 2 left
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    The Volute shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Volute

    The Volute

    $445
    $445
  • The Aurora shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Aurora

    The Aurora

    $395
    $395
    Last one
  • The Ormolu shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Ormolu

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    The Ormolu

    $395
    $395
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The Éclat shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening
New in
The Éclat
$450 Only 2 left
The Volute shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening
New in
The Volute
$445
The Aurora shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening
The Aurora
$395 Last one
The Ormolu shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening
Join waitlist
The Ormolu
$395

Hand-Casted Brass Bags

Solid brass, hand-cast and finished by hand. No two pieces alike.

  • The Matsya Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Matsya Fish

    The Matsya Fish

    $345
    $345
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    The Siren Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Siren Fish

    The Siren Fish

    $245
    $245
  • The Fugu Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Fugu Fish

    The Fugu Fish

    $345
    $345
  • The Lattice box bag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Lattice

    The Lattice

    $245
    $245
    Only 2 left
  • The Amour minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Amour

    The Amour

    $245
    $245
  • The Mosaic minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Mosaic

    The Mosaic

    $245
    $245
  • The Nomad top-handle bag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Nomad

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    The Nomad

    $245
    $245
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  • The Geode brass minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Geode

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    The Geode

    $495
    $495
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  • The Dholak minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Dholak

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    The Dholak

    $245
    $245
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The Matsya Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
The Matsya Fish
$345
The Siren Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
New in
The Siren Fish
$245
The Fugu Fish minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
The Fugu Fish
$345
The Lattice box bag carried by a model, styled for evening
The Lattice
$245 Only 2 left
The Amour minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
The Amour
$245
The Mosaic minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
The Mosaic
$245
The Nomad top-handle bag carried by a model, styled for evening
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The Nomad
$245
The Geode brass minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
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The Geode
$495
The Dholak minaudière carried by a model, styled for evening
Join waitlist
The Dholak
$245

Block Print Bags

Hand-blocked with carved wooden stamps, in small seasonal runs.

  • The Oyster handbag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Oyster

    The Oyster

    $215
    $215
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    The Vendôme hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye

    The Vendôme

    The Vendôme

    $215
    $215
    Only 2 left
  • The Peony handbag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Peony

    The Peony

    $228
    $228
  • The Toile jacquard fabric handbag, front view — Gullye

    The Toile

    The Toile

    $228
    $228
    Only 2 left
  • The Merlot structured vegan leather handbag, front view — Gullye

    The Merlot

    The Merlot

    $228
    $228
    Last one
  • The Arbor handbag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Arbor

    The Arbor

    $228
    $228
    Last one
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    The Porto hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye

    The Porto

    The Porto

    $178
    $178
    Only 2 left
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    The Soir handbag carried by a model, styled for evening

    The Soir

    The Soir

    $178
    $178
    Only 2 left
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    The Flora hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye

    The Flora

    The Flora

    $210
    $210
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The Oyster handbag carried by a model, styled for evening
The Oyster
$215
The Vendôme hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye
New in
The Vendôme
$215 Only 2 left
The Peony handbag carried by a model, styled for evening
The Peony
$228
The Toile jacquard fabric handbag, front view — Gullye
The Toile
$228 Only 2 left
The Merlot structured vegan leather handbag, front view — Gullye
The Merlot
$228 Last one
The Arbor handbag carried by a model, styled for evening
The Arbor
$228 Last one
The Porto hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye
New in
The Porto
$178 Only 2 left
The Soir handbag carried by a model, styled for evening
New in
The Soir
$178 Only 2 left
The Flora hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye
New in
The Flora
$210
Artisan's fingertips stained with workshop pigment, fingerprints visible

Our craft

Hours at the bench, before it meets you

Every piece is cast, raised, set and finished by hand in small ateliers. No two are alike; most exist in editions of one.

Up to 60hours per piece
1 of 1most editions
4living crafts
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The Cayenne beaded bag carried by a model, styled for evening

The Cayenne

$328
The Éclat shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

The Éclat

$450
The Volute shell clutch carried by a model, styled for evening

The Volute

$445
The Vendôme hand block-printed cotton handbag, front view — Gullye

The Vendôme

$215

WHAT IS GULLYE

Gullye finds its soul in the forgotten lanes, where quiet hands shape beauty that the world often overlooks. We bring these stories forward not as relics of the past, but as living treasures meant to be cherished.

The Founder's Note

Gullye began with a simple intention: to bring meaningful, beautifully crafted pieces into our everyday lives.

In a fast-paced world, we choose slowness. Every item here is made with intention, shaped by skilled Indian artisans who carry generations of knowledge in their hands.

We're here to honor craft, celebrate culture, and offer you pieces that feel personal, pieces that last. Thank you for being part of this journey.

— CJ
The Amour minaudière held by a model against a neutral outfit
Ethically sourced · Mindfully made · Sustainable · Traditionally rooted