The Naomi Clutch "Jewel" ~ Monyan Forevermore Collection 2011 (NFS)

The Monyan Forevermore Collection is composed of 5 handbags, each individually unique in style, all of which are composed of fabric belonging to my client's grandmother. This collection was designed to recreate Monyan's avante garde style she eloquently and effortlessly modeled in her lifetime. Through photographs and long conversations with my client, she helped create an image for me of Monyan's character, that of which I personified in handbags with the use of her dresses, clothing Monyan made for her daughter, curtains and loose fabrics she owned. Each handbag evokes a different look at Monyan's colorful and original style. With this, I give you, "Monyan Forevermore."

"Jewel" is the theme for this handbag. Jewels often signify knowledge and spiritual truth. "There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel." Proverbs 20:15

The large flower I constructed by hand. The black lace is from the trim of Monyan's dress, and the brown fabric on the top of the clutch is taken from one of her skirts. The pleats on the fabric are original to the skirt design. The plum, chocolate and clear crystals were hand-sewn on.

I carried the scroll work of the lace over to the back of the clutch. Once again, I spare no expense on detail. This clutch is a stunning piece of craftsmanship.





A closer look will reveal the pleats detail that I salvaged from Monyan's brown skirt.

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Monyan had several pieces of lose fabric in petite floral prints, that of which I employed here in my signature cascade of fabrics on the back of the clutch flap, as well as the lining for inside the bag.





I like the surprise of pretty pockets, therefore always a staple in my work. A closer look will reveal that I incorporated another Union Made tag from one of Monyan's garments into the interior design of this bag.

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