Swan Lake Embroidered Clutch Bag

● Winter Swan Embroidery Clutch Bag A castle nestled amidst the forests of the northern lands. The gentle rustle of swan wings echoing across a serene lake. We've refined our previous clutch bag design to include a back pocket, perfect for your smartphone. This convenient size accommodates a B5 notebook or a 9.7-inch tablet. The embroidered handle is designed to slip your hand through, providing a comfortable and stable hold. The detachable shoulder strap is adjustable, allowing for crossbody wear. Each piece is meticulously embroidered by skilled artisan Hun using a unique freehand embroidery technique, ensuring a distinct character for every bag. ◎ All metal hardware is finished in an antique gold tone, lending a nostalgic feel. ◎ The antique gold-toned YKK zipper offers exceptional ease of use. ◎ Crafted from high-quality, soft PU leather (synthetic). ◎ The interior lining features a brown polka dot pattern and includes two open, divided pockets. ◎ The model wearing the bag is a size S. ◎ The shoulder strap is made of black acrylic, measuring 15mm in width. ■ Size: 210mm (Height) × 295mm (Width) ■ Weight: 185g * As each item is handmade, slight variations may occur. This is particularly true for items with darts or gathers, where measurements can differ by a few centimeters. We kindly ask that you consider the overall appearance, including photographs, when judging the size. Please also note that product photos, when shown in front of a person, may appear larger than actual size. 《Gray-Beige Faux Leather with Off-White Accents》Type ◎ This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Handcrafted by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of Freehand Embroidery Most of the embroidery on Pangandaran bags is created using the freehand embroidery technique. We often get asked, "How is freehand embroidery different from regular machine embroidery?" Standard machine embroidery reads a design and the machine stitches it automatically, resulting in perfectly uniform and identical patterns. Freehand embroidery, on the other hand, is an artisan skill where the craftsperson manually moves the fabric to create the design. Because it's made by hand, each piece has its own unique character. No two embroidered designs are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that closely resembles hand-stitching. The process involves transferring the sketch onto the fabric and then, while referring to the original artwork, the artisan stitches, coordinating with the up-and-down motion of the sewing machine needle – a truly remarkable skill that's incredible just to imagine. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can perform freehand embroidery. Of those, only 50 are able to do it professionally. Furthermore, just 30 have passed the highest level (Level 4) of embroidery certification. Among them, only 10 can execute the intricate designs required by Pangandaran. However, being skilled isn't enough; embroidery also requires a sense of artistry. Subtle nuances can significantly alter the overall impression. For this reason, we entrust our designs to Hun, a master artisan. Hun, currently 46 years old, has been embroidering since the age of 15, bringing 31 years of dedicated experience to her craft. Moreover, she possesses an exceptional artistic sense. We have complete faith in her abilities. With Vietnam's economic development, traditional craft industries, like many others, face challenging circumstances. Since 2000, the number of individuals capable of freehand embroidery has been rapidly declining, and there are virtually no young people learning this skill today. As the number of artisans is expected to decrease further, the future of freehand embroidery in Vietnam hangs precariously, potentially disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we were fortunate to have the highly skilled artisan Hun create the "Sudden Rain" embroidery. Please witness the beautiful embroidery brought to life with her precise technique.