{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-british-made-chinoiserie-17068","title":"Vintage 1930s British Made Chinoiserie Brocade Envelope Clutch Bag – Blue Gold Evening Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1930s British Made Chinoiserie Brocade Envelope Clutch Bag – Blue Gold Evening Purse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful original 1930s envelope clutch bag, British made and covered in richly woven blue, gold and silver-toned chinoiserie brocade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wonderfully detailed fabric depicts a romanticised East Asian landscape populated by figures carrying baskets and walking among trees, stylised buildings and geometric garden forms. Different weaving techniques create areas of raised texture and subtle variations in sheen, allowing the scene to change as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag has a classic oversized envelope silhouette with a softly curved flap and discreet press-stud fastening. It opens to reveal a pale champagne-coloured lining with gathered sections and several useful internal pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original woven label inside reads “British Made”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally atmospheric surviving accessory from the interwar period, when chinoiserie textiles and East Asian-inspired decorative motifs were highly fashionable in European interiors and dress. Its restrained powder-blue, silver and muted gold palette is particularly elegant and would work beautifully as an evening bag, vintage bridal accessory or display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1930s envelope clutch bag\u003cbr\u003e\nWoven blue, gold and silver-toned brocade\u003cbr\u003e\nChinoiserie landscape design\u003cbr\u003e\nFigures, baskets, trees and architectural motifs\u003cbr\u003e\nTextured jacquard-style weave\u003cbr\u003e\nCurved envelope flap\u003cbr\u003e\nPress-stud fastening\u003cbr\u003e\nChampagne-coloured lining\u003cbr\u003e\nMultiple internal pockets\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal “British Made” label\u003cbr\u003e\nNo carrying strap or handle\u003cbr\u003e\nFabric composition unmarked\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 15\"\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight when closed: 10\"\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 0.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nMaximum flap length: 7\"\u003cbr\u003e\nInternal pocket dimensions: same as outer bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brocade exterior remains attractive and retains strong colour and woven detail. There is some very minor surface wear, pulled threads and light fraying around the edges and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale lining has age-related creasing, discolouration, scattered marks and some wear around the gathered pocket sections. The internal label is frayed at one end but remains legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe press-stud fastening is present; The bag has not been professionally cleaned and is offered with its original vintage patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860864053634,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1930s-british-made-chinoiserie-brocade-envelope-clutch-bag-blue-gold-evening-purse-vintage-1930s-british-made-chinoiserie-brocade-envelope-clutch-bag-blue-gold-evening-purse-1255263038.jpg?v=1787245989","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1930s-british-made-chinoiserie-17068","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}