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The Fine Art of Felting - A Brief History
Do you know how felted handbags are made? It is a very interesting process and there are many legends surrounding the origin of felting, including the story of Saint Christopher. This particular Saint was trying to escape from persecution and, while on the run, packed his sandals with wool to protect his feet. When his flight was over, the constant movement of his feet and his sweat had generated felt. Another... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 108 days ago.)
Do you know how felted handbags are made? It is a very interesting process and there are many legends surrounding the origin of felting, including the story of Saint Christopher. This particular Saint was trying to escape from persecution and, while on the run, packed his sandals with wool to protect his feet. When his flight was over, the constant movement of his feet and his sweat had generated felt. Another... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 108 days ago.)
How a Hermes Kelly Handbag is Made
The Kelly Bag (named for the actress and princess Grace Kelly) is made by one individual craftsman in about 18 hours of work. The skins arrive at the factory already laid out in perfect symmetry, ready for the expert to being his (or her) magic. Goat skins are used for the lining and this is the first part to be actually sewn. After the lining is made, the base of the handbag is handsewn to the front and... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 197 days ago.)
The Kelly Bag (named for the actress and princess Grace Kelly) is made by one individual craftsman in about 18 hours of work. The skins arrive at the factory already laid out in perfect symmetry, ready for the expert to being his (or her) magic. Goat skins are used for the lining and this is the first part to be actually sewn. After the lining is made, the base of the handbag is handsewn to the front and... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 197 days ago.)
History of Victorian Era Purses
It is hard to understand Victorian era purses without first understanding Queen Victoria and her long rein over England. Her influence was so pronounced that it greatly affected styles and her middle class attitude was reflected in fashion. Queen Victoria reined from 1837 to 1901 and took over control of England at the age of 18. She was very headstrong and began rejecting the advice of her equally headstrong mother... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 245 days ago.)
It is hard to understand Victorian era purses without first understanding Queen Victoria and her long rein over England. Her influence was so pronounced that it greatly affected styles and her middle class attitude was reflected in fashion. Queen Victoria reined from 1837 to 1901 and took over control of England at the age of 18. She was very headstrong and began rejecting the advice of her equally headstrong mother... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 5 years 245 days ago.)
Carlos Falchi Handbags - History of a Creative Brazilian Designer
Carlos Falchi was born in Minas Gerias, Brazil and got his start as a handbag designer at the age of 6 when he made handbags for his cousin. He moved to the United States and worked nights at a Manhattan bar and would wear his own clothing designs, which the patrons noticed and wanted! Carlos continued to design and experiment and, in 1974, he came out with his Buffalo duffel bag and... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 53 days ago.)
Carlos Falchi was born in Minas Gerias, Brazil and got his start as a handbag designer at the age of 6 when he made handbags for his cousin. He moved to the United States and worked nights at a Manhattan bar and would wear his own clothing designs, which the patrons noticed and wanted! Carlos continued to design and experiment and, in 1974, he came out with his Buffalo duffel bag and... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 53 days ago.)
Coach Handbag History - 1941 to 2005
Coach handbags got it’s start when it’s founder noticed how distinctive the leather used in baseball gloves was and how well it lasted in spite of rough handling. So began Coach handbags in 1941 with their first refined leather bags, built to stand the test of time. Six artists began Coach in a loft in Manhattan, New York and the company has since stayed in New York in a larger... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 72 days ago.)
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Coach handbags got it’s start when it’s founder noticed how distinctive the leather used in baseball gloves was and how well it lasted in spite of rough handling. So began Coach handbags in 1941 with their first refined leather bags, built to stand the test of time. Six artists began Coach in a loft in Manhattan, New York and the company has since stayed in New York in a larger... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 72 days ago.)
Vera Bradley Handbags - The Company Who Cares About Women
One of the biggest handbag success stories within the past 20 years is the rise of Vera Bradley handbags. Two neighbors, Barbara Baekgaard and Patricia Miller, discovered they shared a common interest in fashion design and decided to go into business together. One of the first things they noticed was a complete lack of functional but pretty luggage for women. With the name of... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 72 days ago.)
One of the biggest handbag success stories within the past 20 years is the rise of Vera Bradley handbags. Two neighbors, Barbara Baekgaard and Patricia Miller, discovered they shared a common interest in fashion design and decided to go into business together. One of the first things they noticed was a complete lack of functional but pretty luggage for women. With the name of... (posted by Henrietta Timmons 6 years 72 days ago.)
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