I wouldn't necessarily give up trying to find the python Artsy as CS made it very difficult for me to locate one, but once I reached out to stores randomly in the US I had access to 4 of them in two days and ordered and assisted friends in finding them too. I adore mine, but I would baby the handle as I could foresee the scales peeling if it rubbed against your clothing often such as wearing over the shoulder. On another note, this bag does not photograph accurately color wise. The handle appears black and white in many pics, but that is not the case. It is more of a beige and dark brown. It truly is gorgeous though and for the price point compared to the regular Artsy it is worth it for me. The inside is also beautiful!