A Touch Of Vintage Glam
Red Ruby Rose
Original Silk Lined Clutches
A few weeks ago I found these amazingly gorgeous handmade clutches on Etsy. "Fait à la main", unique and a must-have for your handbag collection!
Featuring Rowena Dugdale and her brilliantly glamorous, vintage inspired clutches.
I graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a BA in printed textiles and have spent the past 10 years illustrating (www.rowenadugdale.com). The move into clutch purses was accidental - I made some for friends and family over Christmas and loved making them so much I started selling on Etsy. I never thought they'd be so popular and now I'm juggling this with my illustration work. Oh, and I front indie-pop band Santa Dog (www.santa-dog.co.uk), so busy times!
Check out Rowena's new collection which is running alongside her current collection of vintage and contemporary fabrics at http://redrubyrose.etsy.com
Current favorites made from vintage and contemporary fabric:
Dupioni silk peacock feathers: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15540026
Fiery poppy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15359303
Yellow seedheads: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14498898
Marbled green: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15131135
New creations!
These that are a combination of images from Rowena's photography, illustration and collages.
The fabric is digitally printed onto cotton canvas by a bespoke fabric manufacturer - it has the same color fastness/stability as a usual commercial fabric.
Peacock palace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15541688
Two swans: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15525054
Teal peacock: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15520564
Jellyfish buttons: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15541109
Ethereal flower: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15541388
Beautiful butterfly: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15520929
Looks like prices begin at $75 (US) plus $6.50 for shipping.
These unique clutches make a beautiful gift for a friend as well as the perfect splurge for yourself!
Until next time...
Do something glamorous, enjoy something vintage and support talented artists!
Kelli
Enjoying a delicious lunch with my hubby at Rioja in Denver
before boutique shopping in Larimer Square
{All photos of Red Ruby Rose clutches courtesy of Rowena Dugdale}
Categories: Handbags, UK, Must Have Pieces, Simple pleasures, Gift ideas, Inspiration, Restaurants
I love these little clutches! How adorable . . .
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Wow! Thanks so much Kelli! They're absolutely fabulous! (especially the peacock one!!!) And you know how I love vintage-inspired!
Also, thanks for posting your pic from the restaurant Rioja. That happens to be my hubby & I's favorite wine & we're taking a trip to Denver next year, so we'll definitely try that restaurant!
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Christina, I knew you would love these! Maybe the peacock one should be put on your Christmas list!
I am vying for one as well but it is SO difficult to choose. I love them all!
Rioja is a wonderful restaurant {and yes, the wine was delicious!} My hubby and I were there in March to celebrate my birthday and visit with 3 sets of very dear friends. I can honestly say that my lunch at Rioja was one of the best meals I have had in 2008!!! You and Mike will enjoy every awe-inspiring bite or sip!
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Hi Kelli, these are just gorgeous! I'm in love with the peacock. It's hard to believe they're done by hand, what a lost (and rediscovered) art! I'm glad you stopped by, please come back cause I just posted about a dilemma and would love your opinion
xoc
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