ABOUT THE DESIGNER Cenan is based in New York // Istanbul, Turkey. Her collections are produced in Turkey, and sold internationally. Cashhimi: Exotic Handbags for Modern Women Cashhimi is a line of exotic handbags from Istanbul-based designer Cenan Abas Sel. Born in 2007 in Turkey, Cashhimi was picked up by discerning upscale retailers such as Beymen and was launched with the spirit of the modern woman in mind. While Cashhimi handbags are worthy of occasions such as red carpet appearances and evening formals, Abas Sel designs Cashhimi handbags with the idea that luxury can be carried everywhere, whether it be with jeans, power suits, or gowns. From unique but versatile silhouettes, the Cashhimi handbag collection includes slouchy hobos, structured totes, satchels, and sleek clutches in an infinite array of exotic skins such as python, ostrich, crocodile, lizard, alligator, chicken or ostrich leg, stingray, salmon, shark and more. Cashhimi handbags have been spotted both on the red carpet and the city streets on the likes of discerning luxury fashion lovers such as Paris Hilton, Adriana Lima, Martha Stewart, Paris Hilton, Condoleezza Rice, 50 Cent, David Caruso, Kevin Costner, Queen and Princesses of Saudi Arabia. Cashhimi handbags retail from $625 to $8,500 and are available at independent fine retailers across the US, including New York, California, Texas, Florida and many more.