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petite soiree

large enough for cellphone and essentials. has detachable chain handle and pocket for i.d. and credit cards. each satin lined purse is embroidered with an individual serial number and special affirmation and  measures 9"w (at bottom) x 4"h x 2"d. check out the other collections and custom orders.

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victorian hip

rich burgundy brocade with accents of bright yellow-green contrast with the black passementarie, surrounding a vintage button, and recalling the victorian color palette of the famous couturier, worth.

$110

how does your garden grow

black silk appliquéd with hand-dyed silk, embroidered and hand beaded with japanese delica beads and crystals in this original wrap-around design. check out the process of making this special purse and detail.

$220

how does your garden grow

cream dupioni silk appliquéd with hand-dyed silk, embroidered and hand beaded with japanese delica beads, crystals, and freshwater pearl. check out the process of making this special purse and detail.

$220

plain jane

with no ornamentation except for the luminous gold weave that shimmers on the fabric that transitions from cobalt to turquoise. what else do you need?

$95

veda

lustrous hand-woven thai cotton embroidered in gold, olive, and metallic green accented with touches of turquoise and subtle rhinestones

$125

rubiyat

rust brocade embellished with reverse appliqué in two shimmery fabrics with blue, green, and coppery tones and ending in a crystal dangle. see another image of the back.

$145

persian garden

vintage fabric in moss with a hand-cut reverse appliqué of light green brocade, edged in celery satin stitch and gold, that encircles the purse. center embroidered purple flower  is an original design.

$145

bali bag

reverse appliqué of shiny indonesian cotton, thai hand-woven ikat, and hand-dyed ribbon then further embellished with embroidery and subtle use of sequins.  cascading on front is a flower of hand-dyed silk and silk chiffon.

$145

pretty in pink

with italian silk brocade and vintage kimono fabrics edged with subtle silver embroidery. a delicate ruffle of lace, glinting silver and gold, edge the front and create a tailored bow gathered under a silver encased swarovski crystal.

$145

blue green dream

this lovely crushed velvet iridizes in tones of teal and lime green hard to capture in photo. the embroidery in gold is accented with hand-beading in teal, fuchsia, and opalescent swarovski crystal drops.

$125

warm fuzzy

irresistibly soft fur wrapped with brocade ribbon and couched gold cord and tipped with a ruby swarovski crystal.

$110

fuchsia flapper

hot pink satin brocade in asian design is edged with a hand-beaded fringe of japanese delica beads, and austrian crystals, and green swarovski crystal drops.

$110

geisha

elegant asian brocade, shimmers crisply in two-tones and is finished with a rare vintage glass button in silver and gold.

$110

spider woman

the unusually textured silver and black fabric inspired this purse about conquering fear. the hand-made bead and rhinestone pin is detachable and can be worn separately.

$125

brown oyster

the world is your oyster with this classic purse in a warm brown brocade accented with baby blue and pink flowers and trimmed with a hand-beaded fringe of delica beads and genuine fresh water pearls.

$110

europa

crushed blue-green velvet trimmed with elegant gold braid and ornamented with passementarie medallion and ruby colored swarovski crystals.

$110

bouffant

glitzy black satin brocade with white and gold accents and ornamented with a large vintage 60's rhinestone button.

$110

Jeanine McWhorter © 2005