Handmade with Love
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Love Bags
16 June 2012
by Mala Mare in Clutch Bags
My friend Olive Tree makes unique jewellery and other thingies from Mediterranean olive wood. I like his work very much. Each piece is beautiful in its own way, it has its own story told by rings and patterns of olive wood. They are beautiful visually, and they are equally beautiful to touch – [...]

Sea Shells Clutch
26 May 2012
by Mala Mare in Clutch Bags
Hand embroidery got the better of me:) Can not help it – I love drawing, I love fabric and threads and to me embroidery is drawing on fabric with threads…
So I wanted to see how a pattern I made in appliqué on the Coral bag would look when embroidered, as a simple drawing. Red on white, red cotton [...]

Handbag as an accessory or as a star?
18 April 2012
by Mala Mare in Clutch Bags
Many times I find myself standing in front of my wardrobe wondering who has put all that clothes in it – I’ve got nothing to wear. Then I search for accessories to freshen up an outfit, and I ask myself who has put all those scarves, necklaces, bracelets etc. in my drawers?
I’m exaggerating, of [...]

Sea Breeze
13 May 2011
Turquoise as the colour of the sea under the noon sun of the south, turquoise as the colour of my friend’s eyes when she dances, enjoying the waves of music.
My friend is in love with the Adriatic Sea, with beaches, with rocks, with sand, with relaxing naps in the gentle sunshine, with blue and [...]

Dawn
6 March 2011
Sorting the stash, my Mum and I found a piece of red microfiber fabric. Velvety, soft, gentle to touch, warm red colour. Mum wanted to know whether it would be possible to make a handbag from such fabric. Of course!
My Mum has a habit of discreetly hinting her wishes. Whether she did it this time [...]