Handbag Display Ideas for Craft Fairs

This article shares inspirational photos of handbags displayed on a craft fair table. Most setups use a variety of sizes and styles of bags so you can see the different ways they can be displayed and the different types of fixtures you can use.

 

Hang bags with a kids’ clothing rack

For this handbag display, I used a mixture of wooden crates and a wooden rack for hanging. The rack is a children’s clothes rack, so it’s shorter and a good size to sit on top of a table.

I used S-hooks to hang the tote bags, but you could use hangers instead, as shown in the next photo.

Smaller bag accessories, such as sunglass cases, can be displayed in baskets.

 

Handbag display focusing on one color

You can make a big statement at a craft show by limiting how many colors you use. Displaying blue and white handbags and using a blue tablecloth pulls this space together and catches the eye.

 

This one follows a similar technique but repeats a fabric print throughout the display. A pink floral printed fabric is used for the tablecloth and different styles of bags. Plus, pink flowers are used as props in the vases.

 

Make a bold statement in your craft fair bag display

This bag display not only uses a bold color palette, it also makes a bold statement with the oversized apple prop. An oversized item can get shoppers to stop to take a second look. It also acts as a great icebreaker. 

Adding pops of color in the backdrop of your display will help your bags stand out at a craft fair. I created this backdrop by taping pieces of craft paper to the back of a shelf.

 

Show your bags in action

Try using a bust form to display one of your bags so craft fair shoppers can see:

• How the bag is worn
• What it might be worn with
• Proportions (where it sits on the body, how big it is, etc.)

It’s important to paint the full picture for craft show shoppers. Don’t show a bag on a bare bust form.

• What type of clothing looks good with your bags?
• What type of clothing style is your target market drawn to?
• Is the bag from a summer or winter line? If it’s winter, show the bag over a winter coat.

 

Display handbags on a table rod

Table rods are designed to add decor above a table (e.g. hang greenery, flowers, or balloons over a dinner or buffet table). But they work great for adding hanging space to a craft show display.

I used this one to hang tote bags. A twisted S-hook allowed me to file tote bags, while a regular S-hook allowed me to hang one tote bag forward-facing. 

 

Create a theme for your bag display

Using just a few props, you can communicate a message, tell a story, and add interest to your craft show display. 

I wanted this bag display to have a travel theme. So I drew some travel-themed images on foam core board, cut them out, and propped them up in my display.

 

Display bags with a grid system

These grid cubes can be reconfigured to create a grid wall and shelves. Add grid wall accessories (e.g. hooks and baskets) and you have several ways to display your bags.

 

Display bags on a rollbar

If you have the room, you can add a rollbar beside your table. But if you’re short on space, you can position the rollbar over your table, as shown below. 

Using wooden pant hangers for the tote bags allows the bags to hang higher, so they don’t drag on the table. 

 

Add levels to your bag display with shelves

You can purchase shorter bookshelves to sit on top of your craft show table or create a shelving system using crates and a shelf.

 

Fold your tote bags

Bags made out of lighter fabric may fold down so you can place them in baskets or file them in a crate.

 

Stack crates to display bags

This display is fitting for Christmas as the crates are stacked in the shape of a tree and topped with a star. However, you can configure the crates in various ways. Just be sure they’re secure and won’t topple over as people touch your display or if you’re outdoors and dealing with wind. Clamps or zip ties can be used in the back to secure crates together. 

 

Hang your bags on a clothesline

Using a few crates, a couple of wood posts, a few screws, and string, you can create a clothesline to hang lightweight bags from. This will display your bags (meaning, it will be hard for people to shop these bags without your help unclipping them) but it creates interest and height to your display to catch craft fair shoppers’ eyes.

 

Instead of a string, you can use a dowel, so the display space is a little more functional/shoppable. Be sure to use a sturdy dowel, especially if your bags are a bit heavier. You can see, the diameter of this dowel isn’t quite wide enough, and it’s sagging slightly under the weight of the bags.

 

I hope these photos have sparked some ideas for displaying your handbags at craft shows!