I love the fact that this spacious bag and the matching purse,which I purchased have brass hardware. The best thing about the drawstring Liu Jo bag is that it is not heavy. One seems to carry the "whole kitchen sink" with them everyday, but because the fabric is so light, you would not guess the size of the handbag. It offers inside pockets for the important things you need to get ahold of fast. I will give Liu Jo three cheers for this bag and the lovely matching purse that has room for coins as well as credit cards.