“Cerise Hespéridée”  CO-128

A mini handbag made of yellow upholstery fabric with a red cherry blossom pattern and red leather.

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Nature A compact and clever design, vibrant and cheerful colors... A cute and zesty bag to make you smile.

Its story

This piece breathes spring with its zesty colors and floral pattern. I wanted something sparkling and cheerful, round and juicy, to evoke both the sweetness of cherries and the exoticism of citrus fruits.

Like many artists, I have my favorite suppliers, and Anne from Serial BagMakers is at the top of my list. It seems to be mutual because she recently approached me to say that she had created a pattern in my name! <3
Once again, she asked me to translate the instructions and requested that I create a version that represents me.

A few months ago, I found a second-hand piece of upholstery fabric, a second-hand leather jacket, and shimmering red linen cushion covers on a whim. I immediately knew they were meant to go together, and they had been waiting for me to find the perfect project for them. When Anne contacted me, I instantly knew I had found their “destiny”.

That's how this cute and fresh little bag was born, which is sure to make you smile, as well as the people around you!

Caracteristics

  • Type: Handbag ;
  • Model: Marie ;
  • Dimensions: 25x23x10cm ;
  • very compact and structured ;
  • surprisingly spacious storage space ;
  • inside, a zip pocket and a patch pocket ;
  • closure with a metal frame ;
  • carried by hand with its two handles.

Materials

  • Exterior: upcycled upholstery fabric (unknown composition) and upcycled leather ;
  • Interior: upcycled 100% linen canvas ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing, Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide), and Jeffytex.

This piece is based on the "Marie (prototype)" pattern by Serial BagMakers.

Care, Shipping & Warranty

Care

Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.

Shipping

Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.

Warranty

14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
Learn more about your rights.


Your testimonials

This bag is a work of art 🤩
Marie is an artist; she waits for the fabrics to speak to her, searches for the perfect color harmony, has an eye for extreme detail, and transforms luxury industry waste into unique pieces!
Thank you for your work, Marie ❤️💙

Brindille D.-J.

THE BAG, WHAT TO SAY. Mind blown.
Finishes carefully considered at every stitch.
Lightweight, sturdy, very good quality materials, colors chosen with care and taste, everything is crafted with applied expertise, I love it.
It’s my first bag and surely not the last!

Irina R.

My bag is amazing, it’s a marvel of craftsmanship and inspiration. I never leave it, and it’s very practical and holds a lot of things. I love it.

Michèle L.

Common questions

Do you ship internationally?

I ship worldwide. If your country is not listed, please contact me at hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222. With your complete details, I will provide you with a final invoice that you can then pay by bank transfer or credit card.

Where do the fabrics and leathers used in Studio Créatif pieces come from?

As a rule, these are never the fabrics you entrust to me for a bespoke piece: those remain yours alone. The only exception: sometimes a client explicitly gives me her offcuts and asks me to find them a new life elsewhere. In that specific case, and only with her agreement, they may end up in a Studio Créatif creation.

Outside of these particular cases, Studio Créatif pieces come from my own research: rescued leathers, fabrics found at flea markets or second-hand, dormant stocks from luxury houses, offcuts from high-end leather goods... I choose and combine them following my inspiration of the moment, with no specific order behind them.

Find out more about my materials on the Soulful Values page.

"I’m afraid someone else will buy it while I’m hesitating"

Each piece is unique.
I can send more photos or offer a short reservation option to give you time to decide.

Can I place an order by phone?

You can contact me by phone at +33(0)661356222, and I will provide you with a final invoice that you can then pay by bank transfer or credit card.

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