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Working on some new Tapestry Bags.

This is the other side of the four bags, above:

This striking bag features details from a chalk and watercolor painting "Clouds against blue sky" (digitized from a painting by the Dutch painter Abraham Teerlink, from the Rijksmuseum Rijksstudio). The front side also features a 19th century sketch of a winged warrior girl (possibly Iris the messenger of the gods) by Elisabeth Kemper. Modern Handmade. Shop Tapestry bags here.

I've been enjoying designing these "portable pocket" tapestry bags. Most have two pieces of art from the Rijksmuseum Rijksstudio along with graphic elements that I add -- lines, dots, hash marks. Once the "suede" fabric (actually a sueded polyester cloth that has a lovely nap and sheen) is printed, I cut, sew, and put the finishing touches on them.

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Let your color flag fly. Shop Tapestry Bags here.

My tapestry bags are made of a "sueded" fabric that resembles sueded leather, is durable, and can be washed. It has a soft nap and -- unlike sueded leather -- can be printed with vivid colors and images. The strap is nylon paracord -- strong and graphic. Shop Tapestry Bags here.

A modern handmade bag printed with the exquisite details of a unique artist (Jan Toorop, a Dutch Impressionist, Symbolist, and Art Nouveau painter, Illustrator, and graphic designer). The background design is from an old map. Perfect size for a night out to carry your phone and other essentials. Shop Tapestry bags here.

What is it? It's a modern handmade bag printed with the exquisite details of a vintage 1920s handmade bag and inspired by the simple rectangular shape of woven bags with braided handles that were popular in the 1970s.

The intricate macramé design printed on the bag fabric is from a digitized image of a circa 1920s handbag from the collection of the Rijksmuseum. It shows enlarged details of the vintage bag's cream cotton macramé exterior and cream satin lining.

Wear it cross body or knot the handle and wear it over your shoulder. Perfect for carrying items home from the market or your books or projects.

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The NYTimes Style section agrees with me -- suede bags are the perfect carryall. And looking at the prices of these ($8000 ?!?), mine are a steal!

Shop my suede Market Bags here.

Shop Market Bags here.

A modern handmade bag printed with the exquisite details of a vintage 1920s handmade bag and inspired by the simple rectangular shape of woven bags with braided handles that were popular in the 1970s.

The intricate beaded design printed on the bag fabric is from a digitized image of a circa 1920s handbag from the collection of the Rijksmuseum. It shows enlarged details of the vintage bag's pattern of beaded multicolored flowers. The original bag was shaped like a pouch with a tassel on the bottom -- I've added tassel details on one side and a portion of the handle on the other side.

Wear it cross body or knot the handle and wear it over your shoulder.

Shop Market Bags here.