The Little Black Dress of purses. The front is a limited quatity paper that I acquired in a "grab bag" purchase of papers. So this is mostly a "one and done" creation with this paper as the featured element. Same with the shiny gold floral paper on the beveled sides. Gold glitter paper complete the "shine" on top and bottom. Wrapped horizontally around the sides of the purse are strips of millinary straw and German foil borders. The millinary "straw" is meant for making straw hats for dolls and (this shocked me) it is made of 10% polyester and 90% PAPER! When painted, it truly resembles and feels like metalic braid in every sense. I am hooked on it.
Between these, is a panel of blue glitter with filigree overlay. There is embossing on the top, bottom and sides of the purse. The stationary handle has a braided effect with occasional flowers and leaves to tie in perfectly with the purse below. The whole thing is a blue and silver lover's Bohemian dream, which determined my vision for the interior of the purse.
Matching the floral motif of the purse is the fixed, handmade, on-of-kind handle. With the look of slightly aged gold vines wrapping and encircling it, the handle is a perfect topper giving this purse its name, "Entwined". The black and gold pillow tassel is permanently attached to the handle.
The latch and hinge hardware are shiny gold. The purse feet are wooden and painted in a matching black.
The glamourous interior features a beloved favorite black, white, and gold paper that I only possess mere scraps of at this point. I have used it so much. On either sice of the mirror are gold painted wood strips that are, again, vines. Clear rhinestones amongst the vines on either side are reminiscent of a lighted makeup mirror.
You will want to check the dimensions section in the description and those of your cell phone to determine if it will fit in this small purse.
Entwined
SPECIFICATIONS
Height, top to bottom, including handle:
9 1/2 (in)
Outside Width
6 3/4 (in)
Outside depth:
2 5/8 (in)
Interior Dimensions:
5 9/16 Tall X 5 9/16 Wide X 2 1/16 Deep (in)
You will want to check the dimensions of your cell phone to determine if it will fit in this small purse.
Please read FAQs about care and use of purse artwork.
Special qualities: this purse is sturdy. This purse has no discernable cigar smell
RETURN AND REFUND POLICY
Due to the handmade, one-of-a-kind nature of my artwork purses, I do not accept returns.
Please examine the photos of the item closely to see any intrinsic flaws and imprefections in these upcycled art pieces. The substrate that I decorate is a wooden box manufactured by another entity outside of my control. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about this item. Feel free to contact me.