Shoulder Bag with Thread-Embroidery and Mirrors
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
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Behind this piece
Thread embroidery married to mirror-work is one of the oldest conversations between craft and light in the Indian subcontacle. The technique, known broadly as shisha embroidery, has deep roots in Kutch and Rajasthan, where artisans have long used hand-cut mirrors to deflect the evil eye and welcome fortune. Here, that tradition meets cut velvet and structured leather, translating a centuries-old village practice into a carried object. Each mirror is set by hand, each thread pulled with deliberate tension. The result is not decoration; it is a portable archive of a living craft.
How to style
In Dutch Blue, this bag is a natural companion to an ivory chanderi kurta set and silver jhumkas at a festive lunch. Choose Garnet Rose against a deep burgundy Banarasi silk saree for a wedding evening, grounding the look with gold kolhapuris. Jet Black or Phantom Black works with a tailored sharara and minimal antique gold earrings, letting the mirror-work carry the conversation. For the diaspora wardrobe, pair Marzipan with wide-leg ivory trousers and a printed kaftan top, finishing with tan block-heeled sandals. Each colour speaks a different occasion fluently.
Fabric & care
Velvet is a memory fabric; it records pressure and moisture readily. Avoid hanging this bag by its strap when storing, as the velvet pile may distort around the seams. Instead, stuff it gently with acid-free tissue and lay it flat, or store upright in a breathable cotton dust bag away from direct sunlight. If the surface attracts dust, use a soft natural-bristle brush stroked in the direction of the pile. Never dampen the velvet directly. The leather base should be conditioned lightly with a colourless cream once a season to retain its suppleness and shape.
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