Neia

Inspiration

While purses of the modern era tend to be utilitarian, I wanted to create a round bag. The ivory and translucent purple beads glowed against the pale green velvet background. Like water moving against the edge of a pond, I knew that Neia would not be served by straight lines or a grid. As soon as I noticed how well the purple beads worked with the green background, I had to add a purple tassel as well. The pattern on the silver clasp adds to the sense of motion featured in the pattern of this bag.

Composition

FABRIC: COTTON VELVET (LINING : LINEN)

MATERIALS: TOHO BEADS, PRECIOSA BEADS, MIYUKI BEADS, CRYSTAL BEADS, TASSEL, METAL FRAME

MEASUREMENTS: 13CM X 13CM (WIDEST POINT)

HANDLE: VELVET RIBBON, 33CM

CARE: ONLY DRY CLEANING

Jacqueline

The bags in my collection are made with the highest quality materials, sourced from all over the world. My goal is to create an “antique” look that will stand the test of time. I use gold and silver threads from Japan for shine and elegance. The beads worked into my designs are also from Japan (Toho or Miyuki beads) or from the Czech Republic (Preciosa beads). The sequins in my work are sourced from France and Italy, and the crystals from Swarovski. I use natural pearls or order them from Swarovski as well. Each of my handbags is designed to be a piece of wearable art. To keep them looking their best, treat them either as antiques or as pieces of jewelry. Avoid overloading them and they will retain their beauty for years to come.

I use high quality materials in my works. This means a longer life for the handbag, a beautiful shine and and flawless look. If I need to achieve an "antique" look, high quality materials are must. I use mostly Japanese toho or miyuki beads, less often I use Czech preciosa beads. My gold and silver threads also come from Japan. Products with silver/golden threads are especially fragile and require special care. Crystals and pearls (if not natural) I order from Swarovski. Sequins I work with come from France and Italy.
My handmade handbags are not for common everyday use (rather special events/occasions) and not for carrying extra heavy things in them. Think of them as an antique if you want them to live and serve you long. :)

150,00 €

Sweet neia is a delightful bag that you can use to dress up a simple outfit for a night on the town. This tiny green velvet purse is truly a piece of wearable art, decorated with a purple tassel and trimmed in a variety of beads. The pattern on neia hearkens back to the natural world. As the light reflects off the crystal, toho, preciosa and miyuki beads that swirl around her border, I imagine dew reflecting off of flowers at the edge of a pond. She is precious rather than formal, but should still be treated as a piece of jewelry. Like all my bags, she is lined in linen for protection and stability.