Bohemian Romance
Who is the Bohemian Romantic? She has her own individual style, utterly unlike anyone else. Her look is evocative of distant lands and leisurely opulence. Lush fabrics, rich jewel tones, exotic prints and lavish details suggest foreign adventures. Where did she find that bag? Here.
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Orient Blue Handbag
All the glamour of the mysterious East and still practical for everyday wear. This bag is constructed from a heavy canvas twill in deep blue with gold and cream Oriental characters. The whole thing is set off by a metallic gold “frog” knotwork closure (primarily decorative, there is also a magnetic clasp for security).
£30.00
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Opium handbag
This handbag is very easy to carry and yet will still stand out in a crowd. It’s a simple, functional shape made from pale olive green faux suede. The unusual assymmetric flap has been accented with two bold felt leaves and a vintage velveteen flower. There was only one of these flowers, and I think it has gone to perfect use here. One of my...
£25.00
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Golden Lotus pouch
A beautiful pouch for autumn in a very high quality fabric which should, as well as looking beautiful, stand up to lots of wear and tear. It’s a sort of heavy, dull gold tapestry with a stylised floral pattern in wine and deep green tones. This is perfectly highlighted with a silky soft green velvet ribbon bow. Very classic and rather stunning.
£30.00
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Tree of Life handbag
This is a more casual bag in a simple, clean shape that makes the most of a striking fabric. The fabric itself is an unusual crewel work design in raised wool on a cream ground. This is complemented by a taupe cord handle and dusty brown velvet lining. Simple but striking. Approximate size is 9in x 7in.
£15.00
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Spice Trail pouch
From the luxurious deep-pile velvet to the rich exotic tones of the paisley pattern, this bag is a delight for the senses. You can almost imagine the fragrance of nutmeg and cinnamon wafting softly from the interior. The fabric is the real star here, although we couldn’t resist adding a pair of toning deep green tassels with intricate gold knotwork tops. Laidback it may be,...
£30.00
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Neko handbag
This very unusual design is based on traditional Japanese patchwork. It’s a complete one off and there will be no more made because it’s mostly hand-worked and quite frankly, I don’t have the patience to do any more of these! I must confess this is probably the least practical handbag in the shop due to its bijou size, but it really is something special. And...
£25.00
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Scarlet o'Hera handbag
Peacocks are the sacred symbol of Hera, wife and sister to Zeus. Known for her vengeful nature and powerful jealousy, when Paris chose Aphrodite over her as the most beautiful goddess, it ultimately lead to war. Velvet as scarlet as the ripest pomegranate, lined in gold with a gold handle and two peacock feather appliques, this is a handbag worthy of a goddess. We hope...
£25.00
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Aquarius pouch
The age of aquarius is truly upon us! Embrace your funky goodness andset your inner boho chick free—this luscious velvet pouch is perfectfor storing your psychedelic dreams in. (This blurb ghost-written by one of our favourite Aquarians!)
£20.00
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Evangeline brooch
These cute casual brooches are made from a combination of toning fabrics layered up and topped with vintage buttons. The fabric is die-cut into flower shapes so it’s a great way of using offcuts from handbags. The edges are left unfinished so most fabrics will fray a little with time for a trendier look. They are so easy to wear on a lapel, a jumper,...
£5.00
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Green Tea Brooch
These cute casual brooches are made from a combination of toning fabrics layered up and topped with vintage buttons. The fabric is die-cut into flower shapes so it’s a great way of using offcuts from handbags. The edges are left unfinished so most fabrics will fray a little with time for a trendier look. They are so easy to wear on a lapel, a jumper,...
£5.00
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Gaia brooch
These cute casual brooches are made from a combination of toning fabrics layered up and topped with vintage buttons. The fabric is die-cut into flower shapes so it’s a great way of using offcuts from handbags. The edges are left unfinished so most fabrics will fray a little with time for a trendier look. They are so easy to wear on a lapel, a jumper,...
£5.00
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Gnosis brooch
This is a more casual felt corsage brooch. For this one, a layer of roayl blue sits inside a layer of purple and the centre is formed from pretty bright blue glass beads. The whole thing is set off with a little green leaf. Very dinky, very cute, and very easy to wear with almost anything.
£5.00
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Fuchsia necklet
This is a more modern style of necklet for fans of our patchwork flower brooches. Inspired by one of our favourite flowers, this necklet features raspberry-coloured ribbon with a collage of small flower diecuts in toning raspberry and purple satin, and secured with a raspberry-coloured vintage button. The edges are left unfinished so it will fray a little with time for a more modern look....
£5.00
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Jewel Box necklet
This necklet is incredibly simple, but the unusual colour combination means you’ll still get plenty of compliments. The backing is a bright purple grosgrain ribbon, and it’s studded with vintage green glass beads and amethyst-coloured faceted beads. Could be worn with a slinky dress for evening or paired with casual clothes for a bit of daytime drama. NB: All necklets are designed to simply knot...
£7.50
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Queen of the Nile Handbag Charm
Add a touch of the exotic with this charm. Mounted on gold braid are three vintage charms portraying Egyptian deities, royalty and a stone-set scarab beetle, and the ends are finished with matching opalescent stone beads. The whole thing is set on a gold coloured swivel clasp ready to decorate a bag, belt loop, etc – use your imagination!
£8.00
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Summer of Love charm
This pretty little charm manages to be both delicate and flamboyant. A strip of pretty lilac braid is used as a base for dangly bits beaded with purple glass alternating with fluffy feather dangles in the most delicious colour. A great way to breathe new life into an old bag, or you could get inventive and clip it onto your belt loop, vest strap, or...
£8.00
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Peacock brooch
Gorgeous little bow brooch in the most stunning shot ribbon which will shimmer from blue to purple depending on the light. This is complemented with pale blue and purple beading and features a pretty glass heart bead as the centrepiece. Approximate size is just under 3in wide x 4in high
£6.50
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Peacock earrings
So named because of their resemblance to the shimmering tones of an exotic bird, these earrings feature petalled flowers hand-sewn from shot taffeta ribbon in shades of purple and blue which will vary with the light. They have been mounted portrait style on ear wires to sit neatly against the ears with a very slight drop for added drama. NB: The ear wires used may...
£7.50
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Empress earrings
These jewel-bright earrings feature our favourite petalled flower shape, hand-sewn in regal bright purple satin ribbon with a matching bead centre. They are mounted on ear wires portrait style to sit against the ears with a very slight drop. NB: The ear wires used may contain nickel. If you have an allergy, please contact us to discuss resetting.
£7.50
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Firecracker earrings
Legend has it that in ancient China, there was a village that was terrorised by a fierce monster who lived in the mountains and visited one night a year to feast on the village children. Quite by accident, it was discovered that the monster hated loud noises, shiny gold, and red. And armed with this knowledge, the villagers could protect their children. To this day,...
£7.50
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Samarkand brooch
These cute casual brooches are made from a combination of toning fabrics layered up and topped with vintage buttons. The fabric is die-cut into flower shapes so it’s a great way of using offcuts from handbags. The edges are left unfinished so most fabrics will fray a little with time for a trendier look. They are so easy to wear on a lapel, a jumper,...
£5.00
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Gauguin scrap badge
We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...
£3.00
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Arabian Nights earrings
For these delicate stud earrings, we used one of our most unusual ribbons. Shot taffeta shimmers in tones of burgundy and darkest green. We imagine uncovering this stash in the depths of the medina, hidden away at the back of a jumbled stall and hidden for decades. No doubt if you went looking for the stall again, it would have vanished.
£7.50
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Rousseau earrings
These earrings feature rich, tropical colours reminiscent of the jungles envisioned by one of our favourite artists. Deep green satin ribbon has been hand-sewn into a flower shape and compleneted with purple bead centres and purple glass leaves. They are portrait-mounted on ear wires for a graceful drop and will add opulence whatever you match them with.
£8.00
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Persephone earrings
A darkly glamourous version of our favourite earring shape. These feature black satin ribbon hand-sewn into a flower shape and topped with unusual glass beads in hot pink and purple tones. Feminine and sophisticated.
£7.50
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Marrakesh earrings
Subtly exotic flowers, hand-sewn from chocolate satin ribbon and topped with intricately painted wooden beads. They are portrait-mounted on ear wires for a slight drop and would look great with this summer’s safari-inspired fashion.
£7.50
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Naiad earrings
Gorgeous version of our favourite earring shape in all the shades of the sea. Teal satin ribbons are hand-sewn into five-petal flower shapes and topped with unusual glass beads in shades of blue and green. They are finished with a turquoise glass leaf and mounted portrait-style on ear wires for a delicate drop. Stunningly beautiful.
£8.00
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Carnivale earrings
This vibrant version of our flower earrings is full of Latin fire! Red organza ribbons have been hand-sewn into five-petal flower shapes and topped with red glass beads with a stripy lustre finish. They have been portrait-mounted on ear wires for a slight drop. There’s nothing subtle about these so wear them with plenty of passion!
£7.50
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Exotic Brocade scrap badges
We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...
£2.50
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Kimono scrap badges
We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...
£2.50 - £3.50
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Old Masters scrap badges
We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...
£2.50
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Rain Forest scrap badges
We are always looking for innovative ways to recycle – both cast off fabrics from other sources as well as our own leftovers. And we think these funky badges fit the bill nicely. They are a unique way to recycle some of our smallest scraps and showcase some of our most desirable fabrics, and they will add a disproportionate amount of flair wherever you pin...
£2.50 - £3.00
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Montmartre pouch
A most unusual pouch, perfect for the art lover! The fabric is the feature on this pouch and you will never see anything else like it. 1970s satin-finished polyester/nylon(?) featuring reproductions of sketches and paintings in glorious colour and B/W on a white ground is reborn as a trendy bag with a simple green ribbon bow (well, I wouldn’t want to detract from that fabric,...
£15.00
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