Marquetry Clutch Bag with carved abalone bird

The Marquetry Clutch Bag is a celebration of craftsmanship and material artistry, featuring an intricately carved abalone bird with a diamond set into its eye, adding a subtle brilliance to the composition. The reverse of the bird is decorated with silver and gold plating, enhancing the richness of the design. Two delicate flower motifs crafted from mother-of-pearl are set with peridots at their centres, introducing a vibrant contrast, while bamboo-inspired detailing accented with diamonds completes the piece with refined elegance.

Inspired by nature and realised through a combination of rare materials and specialised techniques, the clutch balances decorative artistry with functionality, creating a distinctive accessory that serves as both handbag and collectible object.

Lotus Arts de Vivre has pioneered the ancient art of marquetry within the world of luxury handbags. Using imported European rye straw, the atelier collaborates with a renowned French marquetry specialist to bring extraordinary refinement to each design. The process involves soaking, splitting, sun-drying, and ironing the straw to achieve a natural spectrum of tones ranging from pale gold to deep brown.

Once the marquetry work is completed, fine golden embellishment lines are applied over a period of five to ten days, creating additional layers of pattern and texture. The handbags are then finished with precious and semi-precious materials, each element contributing to a narrative of craftsmanship, patience, and design. Applying marquetry to complex handbag forms requires exceptional precision to ensure seamless adhesion, alignment, and finishing.

Marquetry clutch bag with carved abalone bird, diamonds, peridot, mother-of-pearl, silver, and gold plating, created as a luxury clutch bag and collectible designer accessory. This handcrafted evening bag belongs within luxury handbags, artisan fashion accessories, and statement designer clutches, combining traditional straw marquetry with precious materials and intricate decorative craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors of luxury handbags, evening accessories, and one of a kind artisan bags, it offers a rare balance of heritage craftsmanship, natural materials, and refined elegance

This piece required more than three months to complete and involved over six craftsmen across various stages of production.

Diamond: approx. 0.15 ct
Peridot: 1.34 ct

Dimensions: 17.0 (H) × 29.0 (L) × 6.5 (W) cm
Weight: 302.53 g