vintage clothing lovere

The purses I want to try this with are all structured and the skins are soft and in great shape as I use Bics lotion on them all the time. I think they would hold up just fine. I also have a couple of 80s alligator purses I would like to embellish with old jewelry someday. But first I need to learn how to work with these correctly so I made a useable good product. but HOOOOWWWW? I am lost in this area, but anxious to learn. The first question is--how to attach metal for a handle.

I have a small vintage clothing shop that sells clothing from the early 1800s through the 1950s. I have many wonderful alligator, leather and reptile handbags without handles. Unfortunately, the handles were often made of the same skin as the handbag --sewn directly to the handbag. Through the years, they dried and fell off. I would love to save these wonderful works of art by attaching new handles. Would someone please tell me how to go about this? What equipment do I need? Is it possible to use a glue designed for these types of skins? I have no idea how to start, but I would really like to learn this so these wonderful alligator and reptile skin handbags can be used again. Thank you all so much for your advice!!

I have an old alligator purse which is in great condition except for a flaw near the front clasp. I would love to attach an on brooch or another decorator item over this. How would I do this? I know that gluing to alligator is a tricky business and I do not want to damage this purse. Any ideas? Thank you!