The RuYi Top Handle

The RuYi Top Handle

Oxblood
$485.00
$485.00
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The RuYi Top Handle

The RuYi Top Handle

$485.00
$485.00
OxbloodOxblood

A sculptural top-handle handbag inspired by the ancient Chinese RuYi scepter. Crafted from full-grain Italian leather with solid brass hardware and a signature cloud-shaped flap, the RuYi Top Handle blends cultural heritage, architectural design, and everyday functionality into a modern heirloom piece.

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Materials

Premium full-grain Italian leather
Cotton-linen blend lining
Solid brass hardware
Custom brass turn-lock
Dimensions

Width: 20 cm
Height: 16 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Handle Drop: 13 cm
Features

Signature RuYi cloud flap
Structured silhouette
Interior inscription plate
Develops natural patina over time
Daily-use capacity
Architectural hand-tooling
Pre Order

Pre Order

The RuYi Top Handle is currently in production. Each architectural panel requires extensive hand-tooling and material review. Production quantities are determined by artisan capacity rather than artificial scarcity. Orders placed today reserve a piece from our upcoming production run, estimated to ship in [Month Year]. Full payment is collected at checkout to secure your allocation of premium Italian leather and custom brass hardware.

The RuYi Top Handle

A silhouette rooted in over a thousand years of Chinese ceremonial craft.

Inspired by the historic RuYi (如意) scepter, a symbol of harmony, self-possession, and the freedom to live "as one wishes," the RuYi Top Handle translates ancient philosophy into a contemporary architectural handbag.

Rather than relying on logos, its identity emerges through proportion, craftsmanship, and form.

The signature cloud-shaped flap is structurally integrated into the bag itself, creating a silhouette that feels culturally grounded while remaining unmistakably modern.

Interior Inscription Plate

Inside every RuYi Top Handle sits a concealed metal inscription plate, visible only to its owner.

Hand-inscribed by a women-owned small business in Vancouver, it provides a private place for a meaningful name, date, or phrase.

Structural Commitment

5% of every XU Atelier bag is contributed directly to Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS) in Vancouver.

This commitment is built directly into the structure of the business and reflects the values embedded within the design itself.