Bahrain-based Al Rashid Group, a leading retail organisation, has announced the launch of Carpisa, an Italian bags and accessories brand, in Bahrain.

This is the group's 14th outlet in Bahrain City Centre.

Renowned for offering a wide range of glamorous handbags as well as travel luggage and accessories, Carpisa has a franchise network of over 600 stores across 35 countries including Bahrain, Italy, Germany, UK, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The Bahrain City Centre outlet is its third in the kingdom after Seef Mall and Seef Mall Muharraq.

Speaking at the launch, Vikas Attri, the chief operating officer of Al Rashid Group, said: "Following the success of our first two stores, we are thrived to have the opportunity to extend our Caprisa network in the Kingdom."

"We are convinced that Carpisa’s range of products will complement perfectly our existing offer in City Centre," he added.

Moving beyond just bags, Carpisa today is synonymous with design excellence matched meticulously with quality materials, said the statement from the company.

Born of an agreement between two families named Cimmino and Carlino in 2001, Carpisa was conceptualized keeping in mind a distinct product offering that will cater to modern demands.

Besides handbags for women, the brand Carpisa also offers leather bags for men, designer accessories for both men and women along with sturdy yet fashion-conscious travel luggage & accessories to complement new-age globe trotters, it stated.

Constant design research and attention to new fashion trends has made Carpisa a unique brand in its market segment, it added.-TradeArabia News Service