Genuine vintage,dainty,stylish high fashion Italian silky macrame(woven silk string)formal/evening cocktail handbag.Fully lined in upmarket fabric.
Deep brown slinky artistic textured fabric.
Extendable chain handle means it can be handheld or worn on the shoulder.
Kelly bag style,8-10 inch wide,7inch high.
Fantastic high end 1950s-1960s fashion find.
Truly VGC.
Vintage but as new.
Very fine condition,looks unused.
The hand-knotted lined silk weave ,which creates terrific texture, also gives great strength,&is shower resistant,so great for outdoor event or festival.
Fine Italian fabric and classic design,given a modern twist in this 1950s-60s bag by knotting fine silk into the fashionable handcraft,macrame,then adding an upmarket lining and a gilt chain.
Arty but posh.
Extendable gilt chain handle,slides through its loops to be held as longer(single) or shorter (double)handle.
So it can be held with two strands as a formal handbag,or with single chain strand,worn over the shoulder.The chain extends in a second so no spilt drinks.
Suits Goodwood revival,Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday,Mad Men look.
But this isn't fancy dress, you can wear it any time that a smart pretty bag with a chain handle you can discreetly extend,would fit the bill.
Office,business lunch,theatre,wedding,graduation.
For cocktails it's ideal,use as a clutch or handbag then quickly slide the chain to its full length and put it over your shoulder while you hold drinks and canapes.
You can lengthen the chain with one hand!
Subtle and sophisticated,great for adding charm&style to an office outfit,real day to night stuff.
From a smoke free pet free home.
Please contact me before bidding from outside the UK,as postage costs will be higher.
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