The Carpet Bag - "Momma Bee"

The Bee and the Hive have long been symbols of industry & regeneration, wisdom & obedience, with a place in Christian symbolism. The bee, a symbol of diligence & industry, also represents vigilance. $230 Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 107, Symbols of Christian Art & Architecture. A Resource for Learning the Sign Language of the Faith (on the web).



A closer look reveals the honeycomb detail on the cascade, all too appropriate for "Momma Bee".











This lovely little bumble bee is made of blue corduroy, detailed with 22 Mother-of-Pearl buttons, turquoise ric-rac, and pale green iridescent wings. On each side of the Carpet Bag are two outside pockets that wrap from front to back. Just to the right of the Scarlet Clover logo is where I always stash my keys and cell phone for quick and easy access.

Click on any of the photos to get a closer view of the details.





The Carpet Bag is very popular among my clients due to it's ability to keep things very organized inside. I typically use the center compartment for items that I need quickly, i.e. wallet, change purse, business cards & check book, while the side compartments are for tissues, the girly things, lipsticks, receipts, shopping lists, etc.



I have incorporated many different fabrics and textures in this bag which lends it it's unique look. Chenille, tweed, silk, taffeta, mole skin, twill, corduroy, cotton and poly blends all help to create the boutique look.

The Side Kick Bag - "Momma Bee"

Here's a new theme that I've added this summer. This is the start of the "Momma Bee" collection, and it is dedicated to my mother who shares the same name, Bea. The bee & the hive have long been symbols of industry & regeneration, wisdom & obedience, with a place in Christian symbolism. The bee, a symbol of diligence & industry, also represents vigilance. The beehive is a relatively modern symbol representing the church. Many bees, each assigned a different task, working together for the building up of the hive reminded artists of the Body of Christ. Click on the image to get a close up of the "bees". I've used black and white buttons for charm. Alva William Steffler, Symbols of the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2002), 107, Symbols of Christian Art & Architecture. A Resource for Learning the Sign Language of the Faith (on the web).

A simple purse that is secured with a large glossy black button and a magnetic snap holds smaller simple items. The large pocket at the top is deep enough to hold your checkbook (long ways), pens, nail file, and perhaps sunglasses. There are six slots for your plastic, a changepurse with zipper, and a smaller pocket behind the changepurse. Everyone always likes the surprise of the beehive once the purse opens up! Who says a purse can't be as pretty inside as it is out? You can always "bee" assured that a Scarlet Clover bag will never overlook that detail!!




A close up of the bee and the hive.