This one-of-a-kind purse was entirely crocheted by hand using recycled textile tape yarn in the fun and contrasting shades of gold glittery cream, cyan, orange, yellow, lilac, lime green, green, and pink.
The straps are made using 10mm thick natural rope, and held together with a wrapping of pastel blue and green coloured waxed cotton cord.
Lain flat, at its widest it measures 28cm, 18cm at its narrowest, and 23cm from bottom to top. The purse is crocheted with a square base, and this base measures 15cm by 15cm. If completely filled, the purse would have a depth of 15cm, a width of 15-20cm, and a height of 18cm (amenable to stretch, as crocheted fabrics are).
The straps measure 32cm from purse to top of shoulder, and when carried, you can expect the bag to be about 52 to 58cm (depending on how full the bag is), from the bottom of the purse to the top of the shoulder. In the photos where the bag is carried, the bag contained a phone, a wallet, and 3 notebooks. It looks long in the photo because the contents have been inserted in a "standing" position, but if you were to put a book in the bag such that it would act as a base, the bag would have more of a boho bag structure.
As you can see on the photos, there are "holes" in the pattern of the crocheted fabric, and these are large enough to accommodate a finger. Since this purse comes without a lining, I would recommend keeping smaller valuables (such as lip balm, pens, earrings) in a pouch when using this purse.
While crochet purses have a summer feel about them, I think this bag would be perfect pop of colour therapy in the colder days as we all start to wear dark-coloured coats and boots. You won't even have to worry about matching the colour of your bag to your shoes, since this bag is just screaming: I am a personality of my own! There is only one of this, so don't hesitate. Use the chat function to get in touch if you have any questions!
FUN AND LOUD — Here in my studio, there is no neutral or classic: it is always statement jewellery. You might not think this is your style, but you are wrong, especially if you tend to wear basic outfits. A pop of colour will jazz up your outfit and change the vibe instantly. If I haven’t convinced you, then this is a great gift option for your fabulous girlfriend who knows who she is.
GIFT OPTIONS — If you decide to get these for your fabulous girlfriend, drop me an email hi(at)zoetanstudio.com with your order number to let me know what to write in the gift card. I will include a small handwritten card with your message in the package.
SHIPPING — This necklace will be packed without plastic in a cardboard box. I use Deutsche Post in Germany, and DHL with climate-neutral offset for all other international orders.
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