Spiral Stud Vintage Leather Bag / Piece 19

Price

Regular price

$112.00

Regular price

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$112.00

A vintage leather handbag, reworked by hand in the studio with a spiral of silver-tone studs.

Each piece is sourced second-hand and altered individually, giving new life to an object that has already been carried, used and shaped by time. The spiral is set by hand, a form that appears often in the studio’s work, a reminder of movement, return and growth.

Because these bags are vintage, gentle signs of wear may be visible in the leather, inner lining or hardware. All pieces remain fully functional. These marks are part of the object’s history rather than flaws, and contribute to the character of the piece.

Each bag is one of a kind. Once sold, it will not be repeated.

About this piece

Vintage brown leather handbag with a rich, worn tan tone and natural variation across the leather.

Reworked in the studio with a hand-set spiral of silver-tone studs across the front panel, adding a subtle graphic contrast to the warm leather surface.

Zip-top closure with room for everyday essentials including a phone, small wallet and keys.

Approximate size (main body): 29 × 23 cm

Sourced vintage and reworked by hand in the London studio.

A return to making

This collection sits within a wider return to craft for me. This year my focus has shifted toward making with hands rather than screens, toward time, material and repetition. I'm interested in working with existing objects and giving them a second life, altering them slowly by hand rather than producing something new. These bags are part of that movement back toward the analogue.

Care

This is a vintage piece designed to continue its life in use. Over time the leather will soften and deepen in character. If desired, occasional conditioning with a leather balm will help keep the material supple.

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Hands mixing a face mask in a handmade ceramic bowl

I started out making things to help people slow down. These days I’m more interested in what comes after that: making with your hands, being in a room with people, and things you actually use rather than save for best.

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