Small chenille handbag, 15 1/2" x 10", $59.00.
Medium chenille handbag, 17" x 12 1/2", $65.00
Petal chenille handbag,
15 1/2" x 10", $69.00
Tote bag, 19"
x 13", $78.00
Woman's jacket,
$175.00
Type of work: fabric
Business name: Jane Smith
Chenille, from the
French word meaning "caterpillar" was popular in the 1940's-1960's.
Commonly used in bedspreads, pillow shams and bath accessories, the combination
of color, pattern and texture in the fabric evoke a playfulness I find
irresistible.
My bags are handcrafted from vintage chenille bedspreads. Usually all
cotton, those made from chenille manufactured in the 1960's may be of
a cotton/polyester blend. Either a vintage or mother of pearl button graces
each handbag.
The colorful geometric and floral patterns make a statement all their
own. Solid colors are hand dyed to enhance the inherent textural richness
of the fabric. Consider color irregularities to be a bonusl Some bags
are embellished with silk flower petals for a bit of whimsy. And on a
departure from chenille, velveteen with silk flower petals offer a bit
of romance.
Sling a bag over your shoulder and go. Youll need no other adornment to
look goodl
Contact:
Phone: (617)661-6385
E-mail: jsmith52@comcast.net
Woman's jacket,
$175.00