Original Eclipse bag in clutch style, featuring Victorian natives the small leaf clematis and golden everlasting buttons. This piece was exhibited at Ladder Art Space gallery in Kew, Victoria in the "Local Inspirations" 2025 show.
This clutch style bag can be an everyday handbag, or kept as an occasional statement piece. The strap is adjustable in length and removable if you prefer a handheld bag. The floral front panel has been cut and tooled by hand, a process that takes several hours and multiple stages to complete, then painted to highlight the tooling design. I chose these flowers as they are some of my favourite natives growing in my garden in Coburg North, Victoria. The front and back panels have been hand laced with kangaroo lacing leather, in double cordovan style.
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Materials:
This piece is fully designed and constructed by Falter, materials sourced ethically and locally where possible, all materials have been exhaustively researched to ensure they are highest quality available:
-All leather used is sustainably sourced bovine veg tanned hide, the internal pocket is sustainably sourced kangaroo veg tanned hide
-The stitching is a combination of machine and hand stitching, using the supremely strong Vinymo thread from Japan
-The paint is highest quality acrylic based flexible leather paint, made by Alpha6 in USA
-The zipper is Riri brand, an exceptionally strong Swiss made zipper with brass teeth and pull
-All other hardware is pure brass
-The leather is protected by a UV + showerproof acrylic finisher
Care:
Please note that marks may appear over time, due to usual use of the bag, however it is recommended to store the bag in the fabric dust cover when not in use. The veg tan leather has been left un-dyed intentionally, it is the view of the artist that the bag holds the marks of time and use; each caress creating and adding to the patina of touch and time.
Like all leather items, if scratched, the surface may discolour and the UV/showerproof coating may be compromised and excessive exposure to water may show marks. While the paint is flexible, if scratched, the paint may come off, and may rub off after several years of constant use. It is recommended to reapply a coat of finisher yearly or when scratches appear to protect the integrity of the leather and artwork, please contact Falter for further information.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight and damp or humid conditions. This bag comes with a lifetime guarantee and will be repaired at no cost to the owner, provided the repairs are a result of usual wear and use.
