This small shoulder bag (6 by 8 inches) will be auctioned at the Circle of Art, 2009 fund-raiser for Food Gatherers. See "Circle of Art" link on the home page of this web log. The auction will take place on May 17, 2009.
The silk used in this piece was hand-painted with fine French dyes. Then, I embellished it further with decorative thread work and quilted texture.
Bargello-style, hand-painted silk. Linen shoulder bag with leather handle
Three versions of this bag will be modeled at the Fiber Feast fashion show sponsored by the Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild. (See link on the home page of this web log). Price: $75.