Let's Take a Magic Carpet Bag Ride!
I am so in love with these luxury carpet bags by Mary Kaiser - they're such happy, happy bags! They've got it all: the lushness of gros point, cut velvet and tapestry fabrics from Clarence House, Lee Jofa, and Scalamandre; the interior boasts silk lining and two roomy pockets; finishings include leather handles, Italian lock and key and brass feet; and they're embellished with vintage ribbons and braids, velvet flowers, rhinestones, French jacquard trims and buttons. They come in full and petite sizes in two shapes.
I think my favourite is the green and white petite with the black and white striped bow. It's just so fresh and pretty but I think all of them are absolutely droolworthy.
Mary Kaiser sells her bags and other lovely items through her Etsy shop, including these precious coussin pin cushions of silk atop a French gilt tole stand, embellished with ribbons and jewels (I dare you to stick a pin in it!):
...oh my gosh, what a wonderful feature of my carpetbags and coussins. I am honored, grateful & thrilled about your admiration. Your blog is wonderful and I am now a new follower!
Best regards,
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kaiser | November 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM
The pincushions are gorgeous! I'd love to have one of those just to sit on my sewing desk and look pretty. *swoon*
Posted by: Michelle | November 25, 2009 at 02:28 AM
Those are gooorrrrgeous.
Proper handbags for a proper lady!
Posted by: Retro Chick | November 25, 2009 at 11:26 AM
gorgeous bags! i love the red one in the bottom right corner!
Posted by: BobbinsAndBombshells | November 25, 2009 at 10:59 PM
i love these!!!! going to go window shopping right now...not supposed to buy anything....maybe...
Posted by: alexandra keller | November 26, 2009 at 09:32 PM