Couldn’t be more elegant and beautiful. This is one of the best of the best from the 1940’s or 1950’s. Made in Japan, all by hand – of course. This style is more unusual than the typical rectangular shape and it may be a bit older than many. Of course, I had to have it for my collection.
The craftsmanship and lovely design out-do anything similar that’s been made recently. These bags are always quite heavy for their size, which testifies to the number of glass beads used. And the fact that they are all sewn by hand adds an extra level of quality. That so many have lasted for all these decades without falling apart tells the story . . . . . . .
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So I thought: “Hey, neat ’60’s purse with the faux tortoise plexi frame. Black patent is so classic and versatile. Nice big clutch with lots of room.” When I looked more closely, I noticed the the rotating “cuffs” on each corner which serve as the closure. And, when I looked inside – whoa! There’s a hidden shoulder strap!! Never would have guessed.
I just LOVE these clever designs from back in the day. Someone loved this purse well because it looks virtually new. I’ve seen one or two from that era in the same materials, but nothing made quite like this one and I love the larger size, too. So convenient and stylish.
Another fun find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What a great find! Original macrame’ pieces from the Sixties and Seventies haven’t tended to survive well – no surprise. This one is so intricately and tightly knotted, of heavy household twine. Simple style with no liner, but required great skill to make and it’s not small. Can you imagine the time put into this project?!
And, so beautifully preserved. A wonderful blast from the past.
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A very pretty fabric handbag in faille on the outside and satin on the inside both, I believe, of silk. With hardly any wear, the inside is pristine. I love the kiss clasp inset with black cabochons and the sculptured metal frame. It’s a very lovely hardware example.
This is a special design by a company which made elegant bags, beginning at least as early as the 1940’s, and probably before. Someone cherished it in a big way; kept for special outings or occasions.
What next? You just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This little handbag shows the best of the trademarks of it’s time. Crocheted cover and full lining. Handmade. The natural bamboo frame is lovely and the medium size with inside pocket makes it very practical.
Although I have others similar, this example was special enough to make me snap it up. One this clean and undamaged, especially with a needlework cover, is a super-rare find! But, doesn’t surprise me – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Yes, yes, yes, ANOTHER one. I just can’t pass up true vintage hand-tooled leather bags. Maybe because they’re always different from one another. The designs, while traditional, are all unique and sometimes very personalized.
This is the only one I have of exactly this shape or with this motif. Love the rigid frame that gives it a very roomy interior. It could be from the 1940’s up to the early 1960’s. Super convenient roomy size.
Designs on leather handbags were very popular beginning in the 1920’s(?) and 1930’s but the earlier ones may have been stamped designs. Western-style and Mexican hand-carved designs came a little bit later and the bags usually tended to be bigger. Then it became all the rage to make these bags at home with lessons, leather-craft materials and tools from suppliers like Tandy. There’s nothing like a truly handcrafted piece. Some, especially the oldest ones, are absolutely beautiful. Today, they are real treasures!
More to come – stay tuned . .. . . .
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