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.

The Side Kick Bag - "Love"

I've added a smaller bag to my collection this summer. The Side Kick Bag was created specifically for my darling mother who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. Because she is unable to hold onto a handbag, she prefers something to throw over her shoulder. This purse is part of my Love collection. The rose, a symbol for love, is meant to remind us of the Fruit of the Spirit, the first of those being Love (Galatians 5:22-26). This bag, with it's raw edge's and informal appearance is a great choice for the casual wardrobe.




A large square wooden button and a magnetic snap secures its closure. This darling bag is composed of many different materials....buttons, lace, and fabrics of varying textures (tweed, silk, taffeta, & denim). The handsome suiting on the inside gives a masculine touch to an otherwise feminine look.








The purse opens up to reveal plenty of slots for your plastic. There is one large pocket opening at the very top that is deep enough to hold your checkbook (long ways), pen, nail files or sunglasses. Just behind the changepurse (with zipper) is another pocket which is great for keys.









The Side Kick looks the same on the front as it does on the back.