Description

Pure felted New Zealand vintage yellow check wool blanket satchel with original woven label, this bag has a Kaiapoi Christchurch label.The flap and a little of the back are also embellished with hand embroidered grosgrain ribbon and a doily using embroidery cotton; a brown vinyl-covered button is the closure. The flap and strap are lined with silk scarves, the body of the bag is lined with heavy suit lining and has a 2 compartment pocket which is reinforced with a mother of pearl button.

Each bag is reinforced at the front edge, is labelled 'made of stars' and numbered, this one is #4 and measures 33 cm at the top, is 33 cm high, the gusset goes from 7cm to 10 cm at the bottom and the strap is 97 cm long.

Almost all the materials used in my bags are gathered during my op shop trips, I love the treasure hunting it involves, and really enjoy putting my treasures together to make these delicious satchels.....