ā€œVanille Melbaā€ N° CO-070

A shoulder bag made from babywearing wrap with a gradient from orange-yellow to pink, with a pointillist star pattern, and white synthetic leather.

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Geometry A bright and intricate piece that symbolizes femininity: fresh, joyful, chic, sophisticated, and strong. A functional and emotional shoulder bag.

Its story

A bright and intricate piece that symbolizes the duality of femininity.
On one side, the closeness of babywearing through the use of a ring sling, evoked by the draping of the fabric that envelops the bag's body. On the other, the often society-imposed need to return to professional activity, represented by the highly functional format with a central compartment that is shallow but large enough to carry documents or a laptop.

This pattern was a natural choice for me, given my years of carrying my two children (I still carry my 3.5-year-old, although it's becoming increasingly sporadic).
I also wanted to step out of my aesthetic comfort zone by working with colors that I don't usually prefer. I like orange but not so much the pink of the babywearing wrap, and I've always been ā€œafraidā€ of white.

The result is both fresh, joyful, chic, sophisticated, and strong... like women.

Can be paired with the Mini Wallet with Zip ā€œEn Villeā€.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Shoulder Bag ;
  • Model: Port'Ɖmoi ;
  • Dimensions: 27x38x7cm ;
  • simple and original shape, reminiscent of babywearing ;
  • thin but large enough to hold a 13-inch laptop ;
  • inside, one zip pocket and a double slip pocket ;
  • closure with a zipper ;
  • handle protected by metal strap ends, attached with professional rivets ;
  • worn over the shoulder.

Materials

  • Exterior: Oscha Slings babywearing fabric ā€œStarry Night Melbaā€ (80% cotton, 20% linen) and synthetic leather (76% PVC 2% Polyurethane 22% Polyester) ;
  • Interior: 100% cotton poplin ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton interfacing, 100% polyester foam.

This piece is based on the "Felouque" pattern by Sacartonne.

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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Near Perfect?

Reduced price (normally 336€) to compensate for the 3 small discreet stains on the back (see last photo).


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

My package is lost/I haven't received my order… what should I do?

Contact me as soon as possible via hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222.

What do you do with your production offcuts?

Your own bespoke fabric offcuts aren't covered here: they're always sent back to you with your finished piece, unless you tell me to keep them or dispose of them differently.

As for my own production offcuts: nothing is thrown away if I can help it. They're reused in my workshop for reinforcement, worked into mosaics to create larger pieces, or used as is for small creations (keychains, bookmarks...). The rest is given away depending on its nature and size: to other artisans (such as jewellery makers), or to associations, community centres and schools for their workshops.

What are the payment methods and conditions?

Payment can be made in several ways:

  • Right away on the website, by credit card or PayPal: your order will be shipped immediately ;
  • In 4 installments with PayPal (on the website, subject to acceptance by PayPal): at no additional cost to you, and your order will be shipped immediately ;
  • Deferred payment by bank transfer (with direct contact according to your preferences): your order will only be shipped upon receipt of the full payment.
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