Sparkling Amber

The background of this little bag is a furnishing fabric that has an Oriental feel to it. It features an unusual textured ribbon and is finished with a beautiful amber coloured diamonte brooch, bought at a local market. May be worn over the shoulder or tuck the chain in and use it as a clutch.

Versatile, elegant

Width 27cm Depth 17cm

Chain shoulder strap

$205 au

Evening Vamp

A little black bag with a difference. A touch of colour has been added through the use of rust coloured petals forming part of an ornate and decorative flower. Richly textured (laces, satin, crushed velvet) with an unusual handle of knotted silver chain and cord. Wear on your shoulder or tuck the chain in and carry as a clutch

Definitely for special occasions.

Width 24cm Depth 17cm

longer handle, solid base

$205 au

Cameo Appearance

A base fabric of panne velvet. Embellished with black vintage beaded chantilly lace and a hand dyed Belgian doyle.

The cameo, fine gold chain and tassel, complete this elegant bag. Can be worn over your shoulder or as a glamorous clutch.

Width 27cm Depth 17cm

Chain shoulder strap

$185 au

Summer Wine

What a beautiful combination of colour texture and different fabrics. This bag has the lot - vintage laces crushed velvet, embroidered silk organza, and beaded fringing. It has great attention to detail (front, back and inside) and a wonderful, playful, summer feel to it. Definitely an asset to any wardrobe.

Wear casually, or dress up, and pop it on your shoulder and wait for the comments. Absolutely stunning.

Width 33cm Depth 23cm

shorter handles(long enough to carry on shoulder) inner pocket, solid base

$255 au

Bollywood

A fabulous piece of beaded lace, brought back from India by a dear friend, was the inspiration for this stunning handbag .The heavy velvet background was salvaged from a curtain, found at a market in Melbourne and unusual braids, lace and fringing have added glamour and bling. Gold spotted red taffeta lining.

Stunning

Width 34cm Depth 18cm

shorter handles, inner pocket, solid base

$220 au

Lady Eleanor

Wear this beautiful little bag over you shoulder or tuck the chain in and carry it as a clutch. Unusual furnishing fabric forms the background with hand-dyed lace, purchased on a trip to Florence, and unusual braids used as embellishment. A hand-made fabric brooch has been used to add extra detail.

Sophisticated, elegant

Width 32cm Length 16cm

shoulder strap solid base

$205 au

Cleo

Cleo Lane was singing as this bag was created. What a beautiful combination of unusual furnishing fabrics and vintage laces. Texture is added with the clever use of hand-dyed laces and fabrics featuring a soft frill of embroidered silk chiffon from a "best frock" It features a hand-made textile brooch with several tiny buttons and is finished with a pretty Art Nouveau brooch donated by Gael's mum.

Elegant, versatile, classy.

33cm width x 23cm length

shorter handles inner pocket solid base

$205 au

Blissful Joy

Featuring a variety of contrasting laces and embroidered fabric (once a cushion cover) from a local market. Part of a bracelet that once belonged to Julie's mother, Joy, and feathers from a theatrical costume completes the look.

A little bit modern a little bit medieval.

33cm width x 20cm length

shorter double, chain strap,inner pocket

$220 au

Pearl

Creams, white and ivory are the main colours of this feminine shoulderbag. A touch of pink, and shades of mauve, added for contrast. Asymmetrical in design and literally covered in a variety of interesting textures, including a touch of fur and beautiful vintage laces.Even handmade fabric, strap and tassel.

This is truly a beautiful bag. Just waiting to be out there!

$189 au

Misty

Pouch style,definitely for after-five. A collage of subtle pastels and very unusual laces with hand-dyed fringing have been used to embellish brocade, previously an evening gown. Lynne's mum's necklace was graciously donated to complete this beautiful little bag.

Understated, elegant

21cm x 22cm

Longer Chain shoulder strap

$195 au

I love Paris

Ella Fitzgerald singing, "I love Paris" in the background became the inspiration for this beautiful handbag. Central to the design is an ornate vintage brooch that belonged to a dear aunt. The skin pink background fabric was once a satin curtain, and is overlayed with hand made fabric using a variety of threads and yarns incorporating sequins and feathers The top has a drawstring tie that fans out with chantilly lace.

Timeless ,elegant and an asset to any wardrobe!

27cm wide x 23cm long

hand made strap     55cm to shoulder

$208 au

Material Girl

Beautiful embroidered chantilly lace, overlays a pre-loved eighties oyster coloured body shirt. Contrasting vintage laces in black and white dominate this lovely bag. A stunning brooch and gold piping complete the look

Definitely a winner for this season.

27cm width x 17cm length, shorter handles, inner pocket, solid base

$235 au

Girls just wanna to have fun!

Have fun with this playful little bag. A clock frill from the cuff of a lace blouse sits on a background of latte coloured furnishing fabric and is embellished with several beautiful braids including an unusual beaded pom pom trim. A spotted tulle bow, a diamante clasp from a vintage necklace and beaded velvet handles show fabulous attention to detail.

Light hearted, feminine.

31cm x 19cm shorter handles inner pocket

$225 au