Golden Chinese Handbag (Museum Collection)

Featuring genuine artwork from the Met Museum by Charles Racinet, this handbag is guaranteed for 10 years, which means that it will continue giving you joy for years to come. Albert-Charles-Auguste Racinet (1825–1893). Racinet himself an accomplished artist, is best known today for publishing two major pictorial works on the history of design — "Le costume historique" and "L'Ornement polychrome" — while engraver and artistic director at the Parisian publisher Firmin Didot et Cie. Published in ten instalments between 1869 and 1873, the first iteration of L'Ornement polychrome (Colour ornament) is a visual record in 100 plates of the decorative arts from antiquity to the eighteenth century.

This handbag is handmade in London and features artwork scanned in high resolution and then recreated digitally by us and printed on canvas for longevity, combining this with either high gloss vinyl or genuine Nappa leather trim. Each aspect of the handbag has been crafted from the finest materials, including a luxury faux suede lining and leather handles. 

Expert seamstresses work with precision to ensure each and every bag made is perfect. The design is printed onto our Monroe Satin fabric that was chosen because of its superior print quality with sharp details and bright colours. The fabric is then expertly sewn to your choice of leather or vinyl to complete the body of the bag. Final touches such as the leather handles, chrome stud feet, popper fastening, faux suede lining and internal pockets show the high-quality craftsmanship of your new bag.

Keep the base of your bag free from marks and scratches thanks to the sturdy finish and chrome stud feet. With a hard-wearing body and inner pockets, this customized bag is sure to become a firm favourite that you will use again and again. The bag is kept closed by a double press stud.

Please be advised that the interior image is from a bag with possibly a different trim colour to make it easier to see on your screen! It will look the same as the bag you order but will be matched to the trim of your bag.