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czarina

a purse you can carry everyday and into the night! although it looks small, it's 10"w x 8"h x 3"d dimensions will hold plenty of necessities - see a scale photo. made of heavy weight durable fabrics, it has a handle sized to carry comfortably on arm or up on shoulder. two inside pockets. each satin lined purse is embroidered with an individual serial number and special affirmation.  check out the other collections and custom orders.

 

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alexandra

nubby woven fabric subtly quilted with gold and trimmed with chenille and satin passementarie. this has a more tailored look that would pair well with a suit.

$135

siberian night

 in shiny, soft faux fur topped by quilted tapestry ribbon which has been meticulously hand-beaded and edged with a flirty black bead fringe. the handle, in butter soft cabretta lambskin, is long enough to put up over shoulder and short enough to feel comfortable on the arm. although this exact purse has been sold, a similar one can be custom made for you.

$225

catherine

rich brocade fabric, quilted with gold and accented by a fun berry drop passementarie, and topped with coordinating embroidery and brass filigree accents. the handle is stiff, durable satin cord. has a beautiful golden satin lining.

$150

lara blue

upholstery weight soft blue/grey brocade velvet is edged with genuine rabbit fur and edged with a playful drop passementarie. the heavy cord handles are finished with pewter knots (a little hard to see in the photo) to match the silver frame.

$150

red square

i quilted this deep red dupioni silk with a beautiful feather design to play up the natural iridescence of this luxurious fabric. a red/gold brocade and two-toned red fringe passementarie complete the tone on tone quality. brass filigree elements accent the silken cord handle. see the detail on this beautiful purse.

$165

anastasia

a very special purse in deep peach silk velvet which has a fabulous sheen and feel, impossible to portray in a photo. i quilted the velvet in gold to increase the light-play. a soft fringe and brocade in coordinating tones of peach, tan, moss greens and gold lead the eye up to the fabulous braided handle. see the detail.

$200

rasputin

so named because of the mysterious way this iridescent velvet changes from turquoise to green at various angles. it has been quilted with metallic green and edged with purple. the flirty loop fringe in greens, purples and blues coordinates with the red-violet brocade. the handle, in butter soft black cabretta lambskin feels great in the hand.

$180

anne

this vintage chenille fabric in beige, and moss has been subtly quilted with gold. a swag of olive satin passementarie encircles the purse and is topped with gold and copper toned braids and brocades. brass filigrees ornament the handles which are of tan ultrasuede.

$180

 

Jeanine McWhorter © 2005