I just received the 'giraffe' print cigar box purse from cbid and I'm still waiting on the Partagas one.
I must admit that I'm disappointed in the lack of craftsmanship. I don't know who made it, and I'm sorry if this is offensive, but it was poorly made.
It should have several added coats of varnish or laquer and it doesn't.
The fabric is cut unevenly on the inside and outside of the box.
There is ugly, messy glue blotches on one side where the wood is exposed on the outside.
And the inside also has glue overruns that look a mess.
The beaded handle, however, is simple and quite nice.
Overall, I think it's a darling purse and I in fact received about 4 compliments last night while carrying it.
But, I believe that the artist needs to pay a bit more attention to quality control and they'd have a winner.
But, ya know, for the price ($9.00), the old saying, "you get what you pay for" applies...
:)