I figured out that most of the weight of a woman's purse is the purse itself.  That, added to the contents was beginning to be just too much.  So instead of leather or another material, I opted for the lightweight nylon.  I had purchased a bag many years ago in a gift shop in Canandaigua, NY which has since closed down and have never been able to duplicate it.  This was as close as I could
get.  It's a great purse.  Lightweight, large opening, good secure zipper.  It could have used another zippered pocket inside, but the more pockets, the more stuff you load it up with and there goes the weight.
Good deal too. Under $30.