Vintage Dark Sophistication

Vintage Dark Sophistication - Handknit Felted Glam Bag

Vintage Dark Sophistication (CC13)

I love the era when "Ladies were Ladies" and there was a subtle and strong sophistication about the elegant ladies even when they looked prim and conservative. The entwining of conservatism with enticing sophistication enhanced each other with very alluring results.

This little night bag follows in the same gloriously subtle and strong sophisticated allure.

Made from glitter Mohair, it looks great by day and by night. And the nighttime calls out even more from this little bag as the nightlights catch the glitter in the yarn and reflects little bits of endless light reflections.

The pièce de résistance is in the very special braiding around the rounded handles: out-of-production 1920's vintage braiding in silver foil, silver lined seed beads and pearls. Details on the braiding alone are not to be easily found these days.

Both sides of the bag are identically decorated.

Work Details

Handknitted using a double strand - one of glitter Mohair and one of black pure wool. After assembly (without the handles), the piece is felted (fulled) and blocked to shape.

The handles are handknitted I-cords (unfelted). Strong tubular plastic is inserted in the I-cords to give it shape and strength. They are then sturdily applied to the body of the bag.

Finally the vintage trimming is applied to half-encircle the circular handles, with a seamless ending as the braiding trails into the inside of the bag.

	Handknit and felted bag. Darkly and starkly sophisticated using 1920's vintage silver braiding around a circular handle.		Front-on shot. (Both sides identical)
	Photo from the other angle.		Placed on a chair for easy visual sizing.
	Close up of the vintage 1920's silver braiding around circular handles.		Magnified close up on the magnificence of the vintage trimming - showing the exquisite details and work that went into it.
	Another angle for more close-up of the amazing braiding work.		Photo of bag lying flat on cement worktop.
	Showing the braiding trailing over rim and into the inside of bag for a seamless finish.

MATERIALS
Sunbeam Paris Mohair (81% Mohair, 11% Laine Wool, 8% Nylon Glitter - 100M/109yards per ball)
YarnBarn 100% Black pure new wool (4ply)
1920's vintage silver foil detailed braiding (from the now closed Cliff Brunton's Costume Designed Centre)
Strong Plastic tubing (for handles)

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
Weight: 150 grams
WxH: 25x25 cm / 9.8 x 9.8 inch
Diameter of handle: 16cm / 6.3 inch