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Jane handbag
Based on a design from the 1950s, this smart handbag combines dusty pink silk taffeta with toning brocade in a rich diamond pattern. The whole thing is topped off with three blooming ribbon roses in a slightly lighter dusty pink. NB: The brocade used in this bag is now finished. Approximate size is 9in x 8in.
£15.00
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Madame Butterfly handbag
Pure glamour, this one. Elegant asymmetric shape reminiscent of 1920s designs in a purple crinkle velvet which has been tie-dyed for a subtle multitone effect. Enhanced by a sequinned and beaded butterfly in dark, iridescent petrol shades. See this bag and fall in love. Approximate size is 10in x 6in.
£20.00
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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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Gypsy Rose handbag
A very rich, jewel-toned bag for the most sophisticated of evening looks. Thick purple velvet is complemented with a handmade rose and feather spray in contrasting shades of purple, and topped off with a handle of thin silver bangles. If you don’t buy this, I’m having it for myself. Approximate size is 10in x 6in.
£20.00
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Emma handbag
Shabby chic design at a slightly lower price to reflect a sewing mistake on the bottom of the bag (not visible when carried) – it was too pretty to discard and I couldn’t face starting over! It’s a soft gold velvet with a contrasting panel of a very smart pastel brocade, edged in pink ruffles, cream braid, and topped off with tiny hot pink ribbon...
£15.00
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Under the Sea Handbag
This is the first of some larger sized handbags we’re introducing, and I think it’s a bit of a corker. It was the little sequinned fish that started it all off. He was imported from the US by my mother on a recent visit, and I thought he needed a home. I hope you will agree that I have given him a rather lovely one...
£35.00
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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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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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Orange Check Flower Handbag
Same orange check fabric as the Orange Check Bow Handbag, but a different shape and a whole new feel. This one is a more casual 1950s shape, topped off with a breezy hot pink flower that picks up the vibrant colours in the check and tones with the hot pink satin lining. Approximate size is 9in x 8in.
£25.00
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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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Magnolia handbag
Start with pretty shabby chic floral canvas, add some delicately crocheted vintage lace, top it off with a few touches of pink, and what do you get? Magnolia, one of our most romantic bags ever. There are some tiny touches of dusky pink in the main fabric, and these have been set off perfectly by the dainty bows on each side of the handle, the...
£30.00
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Delilah handbag
This bag is the prettiest pink you can imagine, a barely-there blush in a crocheted lace doily, gathered into a drawstring bag, lined with hand-rolled silk dupion in a very slightly darker pink (think dew-jewelled rose petals in the dawn) and finished off with a ribbon tassel in shades of pale pink. Banish all thoughts of bubblegum and dolls, this is all about afternoon tea...
£25.00
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Evil Pinstripe Monster bag
This Drone design uses high quality black pinstripe wool fabric for the body of the bag, but the outside of the flap is birght purple short pile fake fur. It’s appliqued with the same pinstripe fabric. The little monster is peeking round the edge with his big blank button eyes- is he really evil or just curious? Depends what you’re carrying. Under the flap there...
£30.00
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Brigadoon handbag
My grandmother was a minister’s wife in middle America. She must have been quite surprised when her middle son eventually settled in Scotland. All she knew about the country came from the musical Brigadoon and no matter how many times she visited and saw the real place, she never fully lost her romantic notions. This checked fabric contains all the stunning and subtle colours of...
£30.00
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Belle Epoque handbag
This lush velvet handbag celebrates the romance of a bygone era. Deep pile black velvet forms a backdrop as dramatic as any stage curtain. Contrasting cream lace frames a clutch of sparkling vintage buttons. Team with a black dress, necklet and cocktail hat for all the attention you could ever wish.
£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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Tiny Bubbles handbag
A bit more understated than our normal burlesque range, this is a perfect “goes with anything” understated evening bag. Lovely black taffeta with a fabulous crinkled texture in a 1940s clutch shape, with a wrist strap at the side for carefree dangling. But what really gets us going is the three vintage pearl buttons in graduated sizes fizzing like bubbles up theassymmetric flap. Oh my,...
£20.00
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Cheesecake handbag
You can see this bag went down a treat with Viva Misadventure at our recent photo shoot, and frankly why wouldn’t it? Red satin with big bold black polka dots in a cute little vintage shape, topped with a big black satin bow. Neat and easy to carry, sure to turn heads, especially when teamed with our Cheescake cocktail hat for full effect.
£25.00
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Rannoch handbag
There is something magical about Scottish moorland – Rannoch on a sunny late summer day, soft mounds of heather and bracken rolling away into the distance, the only sound a soft bleating of sheep in the distance. The heather blooms exactly the colour of this handbag. Soft mauve chenille topped with a simple aubergine cord bow, angled for maximum impact. Understated and versatile but still...
£30.00
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Auld Reekie handbag
Edinburgh is a city of contradictions: the gritty Old Town and the manicured New Town, Jekyll and Hyde, natural beauty and stunning architecture. And the contradiction at the heart of it all is the tension between the staid and traditional and the modern and innovative. It was in this spirit the Auld Reekie handbag was created and we like to think it pays appropriate homage...
£25.00
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Rockabilly handbag
In case you hadn’t already guessed, we love gingham and we love cherries. And most of all, we love big bold designs that get you noticed. Try stepping out with this cute 50s-inspired handbag in gingham and black fleece with an adorable 3-D cherry motif and you will see exactly what we mean.
£25.00
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Floral Fantasy handbag
When we were young, we knew an elderly woman who had the most fabulous collection of handbags. She must have been quite the shopper at one time, for every time we saw her she was carrying a new confection: tiny baskets covered in raffia flowers, miniature houses with flip-top roofs, and many more. We were always fascinated and frankly, a bit jealous. We think she...
£25.00
