Our handbags are our everyday companions, carrying our essentials and adding a touch of style. But with constant use comes inevitable wear and tear – think crumbs, dust and the occasional pen mark.

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When Maria Zdrojeski, 64, designs and produces a handbag, tote, makeup kit or backpack at her fledgling business, Pink Sew Studio in Port Washington, she naturally is thinking about form and function.