“Ocytocine, Souris et Moutarde”  CO-064

A shoulder bag made from gray, mustard, and ecru babywearing wrap with geometric patterns, and gray lamb leather.

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Geometry A piece that celebrates love thanks to the reminiscent pattern of the molecular structure of oxytocin from the babywearing wrap used. Its clean and geometric lines, proportions, and storage make this bag your daily ally.

Its story

For this piece, I chose a babywearing wrap with a pattern reminiscent of the molecular structure of oxytocin, the love hormone.
It is accompanied by scraps of lamb leather and Haute Couture fabric. Gunmetal-colored hardware completes this ensemble.

A genuine crush for this bag model, named “Nostalgie”, to the point that I made several versions, which rarely happens. Its proportions and lines immediately won me over.
From now on, I will only make this model as a custom-made commission.

Pair it with the “Embarq'Tout” XL Companion.

Also discover the other versions: “Ar(gen)t Déco”, “Crépuscule Estival”, “Ruche Chocolatée”, “Salamandre”, “Volutes Printanières”.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Shoulder Bag ;
  • Model: Nostalgie ;
  • Dimensions: L30.5/38x22.9x16.9cm ;
  • clean and geometric lines ;
  • medium size, highly practical ;
  • central closure with a zipper ;
  • two slip pockets on the outside, a double slip pocket, and a zip pocket on the inside ;
  • multiple carrying options with two handles and an adjustable shoulder strap, all double-faced/double-material.

Materials

  • Exterior: Lovaloom babywearing wrap “Geolova Bananarama” (25% Pima cotton, 48% viscose, 18% linen, 9% SeaCell), upcycled lamb leather, and 96% wool / 4% polyurethane fabric ;
  • Interior: 96% wool / 4% polyurethane fabric ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing and Decovil Light (42% polyester - 35% viscose - 23% polyamide).

This piece is based on the "Hiraeth Handbag" pattern by Lavender & Twine.

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.

Near Perfect?

Slightly reduced price (normal price 620€) because not all stitches are absolutely perfect and the leather has a tiny original scratch on the back side.


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

What materials do you use to make my pieces?

Your sentimental fabric or leather is always at the heart of the project. For the rest, here is what I use by default:

  • Exterior (beyond the fabric you provide): salvaged leather by default (cowhide, lambskin, goat, pig…); optionally: certified organic cotton canvas, cork on 100% cotton backing, Nisiar (grape marc “leather”)… No faux leather, ever.
  • Lining: 100% cotton poplin, cretonne or satin (organic where possible), 100% linen canvas, wool or wool-silk blend…
  • Interfacings (by design): certified organic cotton batting, Decovil Light or Heavy, Texon, Jeffitex…
  • Hardware: metal only — gold, antique gold, chrome, gunmetal, antique bronze, copper/rose gold, matte black, rainbow… Special colours available on request (extra cost and lead time).
  • Handles & straps: leather, canvas, your own fabric (if enough quantity), cork… in simple or bi-material styles. Or pre-made strap in 100% organic cotton or polycotton, plain or multicolour, per brief.
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.

Can I modify or cancel my order?

It's possible to modify or cancel an order within 6 hours of purchase. To do so, please contact me as soon as possible via hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222.

Once your order has been shipped, I cannot cancel it. In that case, you will need to wait to receive it and then return it within 14 days of delivery, at your own expense, and I will refund you according to the terms outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

What are the delivery timeframes?

All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. week-ends and public holidays). The delivery time then depends on the chosen shipping method (Mondial Relay or Colissimo) and the delivery location (France or abroad). Delays may occur due to reasons beyond my control (e.g., related to the carrier).

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