I bought this handbag as a gift to my mother in December 2014. At first, the handbag looked great, well made, but now after only six months, dispite being used just a few times, the handles are tearing apart. Although not an expensive handbag, I think an item like this must not be made to last just a few months, specially if it's being used by a 65 y.o. lady who doesn't even carries too much weight or uses it too often. I am really disappointed.