Our bag BYRON BAY is part of the DOWN UNDER (Bag 1/3)

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage table set

- cosmetic bag

- metal vintage zipper

- inner lining with little inside pocket

- embellished tassels with pompoms

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

I took this gorgeous Vietnamese vintage fabric, dyed it and up cycled it into a unique hip bag.

size: length 12,2inch, height 6,6inch depth 1,9inch 

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage Vietnamese wall hanging

- metal vintage zipper

- inner lining with little inside pockets

- embellished with hand made tassels with vintage beads

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

Our bag SUMMER is part of the LOVELY LEMON SERIES (Bag 2/2)

 - one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- bright yellow, with yellow and white border 

- textured lining fabric

- created out of a vintage table set

- fully lined with little inside pocket

- yellow plastic zipper

- detachable tassels, embellished with metal beads   

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroidered by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

This is our hip bag bag Sunset

size: width 34cm  x 18 cm height

Easily fits: DinA 5 Notebook, Mobile, Purse, Tissues, Earphones and your keys

The bag "Sunset" was made from the same woven piece as the bag "sunrise", but "sunset" was dyed.

This amazing fabric is a piece of art created by a wonderful hill tribe in the province of Nghệ An, north of Vietnam on the boarder to Laos.

- one of a kind 

- handwoven in Vietnam

- upcycled in Berlin

- created out of a vintage wall hanging

- fully lined 

- brass zipper

- matal closure (brass)

- decorated with tassels and a glass bead  

Our bag DREAMER is part of the ALL IS POSSIBLE SERIES (Bag 1/4)

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage tablecloth

- cosmetic bag

- metal vintage zipper

- inner lining with little inside pocket

- embellished tassels with pompoms

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

size: width 38 cm  x 18 cm height

This amazing fabric is a piece of art created by the wonderful Tai people a hill tribe in the north of Vietnam on the boarder to Laos.

This fabric is not from Germany like the other fabrics I use.

- one of a kind 

- handwoven in Vietnam

- upcycled in Berlin

- created out of a vintage fabric

- fully lined

- brass zipper

- matching closure

- handmade cotton tassels embellishment

Our bag LITTLE LIGHT is part of the SHINE BRIGHT SERIES (Bag 3/6)

- one of a kind

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage tablecloth

-  beige and warm yellow

- fine lining fabric

- fully lined

- gold colored metal zipper

- tassels, embellished with a coral  

By upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions I can only rely on my experience an expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

Size: length 38 cm x 20 cm height

This bag was upcycled from an original old Barbour jacket. The waxed fabric is water repellent.

The lining is the traditional Barbour check lining.

This bag has inside one big and two small compartments.

The 4cm wide strap is adjustable and adjustable to all sizes.

- handmade in Berlin

- upcycled from a Barbour jacket

- Lining with inside pockets

- metal zipper 

- cotton strap 4cm wide

- matching metal buckle/ adjuster (mat black)

Our bag EUPHERIA is part of the TRIUMPH SERIES (Bag 1/3)

- one of a kind

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage table cloth

- hand embroidered- cross stich

- hip or cross body bag

- fully lined

- silver colored metal zipper & closure

- embellished with red tassel and an Indian vintage coin

By upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions I can only rely on my experience an expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.

Our bag CAKE is part of the HONEY SERIES (Bag 2/4)

- one of a kind

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage table cloth

- warm sunny yellow

- rough-textured

- fully lined, padded

- brass metal zipper

- detachable vintage elephant with a little bell  

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroidered by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.  

Size: length 35cm x 17cm height

I roughly divide my hip bags into three size categories.

This corresponds to an M, you will easily fit your mobile, notebook, keys and money in here.

The material from which this bag is made is something very special.

It was woven in the traditional way on a wooden frame and comes from Nghệ Ander Province, a border region between Vietnam and Laos.

The work is demanding and time-consuming, which is why these fabrics are special and are valued accordingly. They are often part of the trousseau, a special gift or serve as an ornament on traditional clothing.

- woven vintage fabric, cotton, cream/black

- high-quality inner lining, cashmere mix

- old brass metal zipper

- matching old brass plug fastener/adjuster (metal)

- decorated with handmade tassels

Our bag TROPICAL FLOWER is part of the TROPICAL BIRDY SERIES (Bag 2/4)

- one of a kind 

- handmade in Berlin

- created out of a vintage tablecloth owned by my late great aunt

- little clutch

- fully lined with inside pocket

- brass colored metal zipper

- tassel with metal brass beads and vintage ornament  

When upcycling vintage fabrics that don’t have any composition labels and washing instructions. I can only rely on my experience and expertise to identify them. Also it is important to know that the fabrics used to create this bag are vintage materials that have existed for many years. A lot of them are also embroiled by hand and not machines so they may have slight imperfections. Telling tales of their past.