Ate Grass Sommer Scallops Handbag (Indonesia)
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51.95
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75087 75087
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This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. - A scalloped edge adds whimsy to an informal summer handbag
- Ketut Wida weaves the piece by hand from ate grass, a durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia
- Dried and treated extensively, the fiber is burnished to accentuate its natural tones
- Measures Bag: 7.9 inches wide x 6.3 inches high x 2.0 inches deep
'Here is a story about something that once happened to me. My love for art led me to create something new. At the time, people produced ate items in natural hues or colored with paint. I began experimenting and was able to produce a colored handbag without the use of paints or anything like that. (I have kept the process secret ever since.) I put my first creation, a beautiful handbag, in an art shop to see how people would like it. The next day a tourist from Japan came over, and her guide, who was also a friend of mine, told her that the handbag cost 2 million rupiahs. I couldn't believe she wanted to pay so much for such a handbag. I could hardly tell her that the bag was not for sale - that it was my first creation and I wanted to keep it. That was the only time I ever said no to a buyer with a really good price.'
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.