ā€œAlchimieā€ N° CO-103

A mini zippered coin purse made up of a patchwork of different materials: royal blue faux leather, golden faux leather, shiny bronze fabric, and blue and bronze wrap fabric with a pattern of small droplets.

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Geometry ā€œAlchimieā€, a combination of beautiful midnight blue and the vibrant colors of autumn, has emerged from my workshop to brighten your days and evenings. The Zip-Zip is a small, compact, and practical coin purse, ready to slip into your bag and keep your change or cards.

Its story

With the remnants from the ā€œMosaicā€ Shoulder Bag created in a mystery sewing project, I sewed this Zip-Zip, a small, compact, and practical coin purse, ready to slip into your bag and hold your change or cards. It's a simple yet effective design with two zippered pockets and a small wrist strap.

ā€œAlchimieā€ is the combination of a beautiful midnight blue and the vibrant colors of autumn, crafted in my workshop to brighten both your days and evenings.

Also discover the other versions: ā€œMadrasā€, ā€œVolcansā€, ā€œElle & Lui / Ellesā€, ā€œMille Toffeesā€, ā€œMille Toffees 2ā€ and ā€œOctobre Roseā€.

Caracteristics

  • Type: (Mini) Coin Purse ;
  • Model: Zip Zip ;
  • Dimensions: 13.5x9.5x1.5cm ;
  • A small, simple, functional, and attractive coin purse ;
  • Main zippered compartment ;
  • Small zippered front pocket.

Materials

  • Exterior: Woven Wings wrap, ā€œStockinette - Alchemyā€ (40% cotton / 31% merino / 21% linen / 8% Maulberry silk) and upcycled faux leather (composition unknown) ;
  • Interior: Laminated fabric (86% acetate / 9% polyester / 5% polyamide) ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing.

This piece is based on the "Zippy Clutch Mini Wallet" pattern by Amy Lynne Designs.

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.
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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 ā¤ļøšŸ’™

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.

MichĆØle L.

Common questions

"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.

Where/How are they made?

I make all my products in my workshop in the city of St Just St Rambert in the Loire department (42). I use several machines depending on needs: a professional sewing machine, an industrial sewing machine, a serger, a press (for eyelets, rivets, etc.), an iron press, and a motorized skiver.

I carefully choose my technical supplies (interfacings, hardware, etc.) and some innovative materials (such as cotton-backed cork or silicon faux leather) from trusted suppliers.

My other fabrics and materials are mostly upcycled and come from renowned babywearing brands, dormant stocks from Haute-Couture/High-End houses (clothing and furnishings), scraps from High-End leather goods houses, as well as ā€œsecondsā€ from specialized boutiques (especially for faux leather) or from personal collections found at flea markets or on specialized second-hand websites.

Find out more about this on the Soulful Values page.

Where do the fabrics and leathers used in Studio CrƩatif 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 CrƩatif creation.

Outside of these particular cases, Studio CrƩatif 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.

What's the difference between the 'Cogitations' and 'Intuitions' ranges?

These two ranges reflect two different creative intentions, but share the same level of care and craftsmanship.

Cogitations: these pieces carry something. They illustrate a reflection, stand for an idea, can spark a conversation. Feminism, heritage, ecology, identity... When you wear a Cogitations piece, you're making a statement — sometimes subtly, sometimes very clearly.

Intuitions: these pieces exist for pure pleasure. A colour that vibrates, a texture that draws you in, a graphic tension that knows how to stay elegant. No declared message — just the feeling. Guaranteed to give you a little thrill.

In both cases, I only create what I feel a genuine need to bring into the world. Not to please everyone: to speak to someone. Maybe you.

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