Edwardian Embroidered Couture Hat designer-biba A terrific little evening bag

A terrific little evening bag that is in remarkable condition and an amazing glimpse into the past

the surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim

Her signature embroidery abounds with the entire shoulder covered in it and the cuffs also having three rows of a waved design

Its the perfect summer piece to throw over a swimsuit and add a pair of sandals for day or do platforms for night

Edwardian Embroidered Couture Hat designer-biba A terrific little evening bagAmazing arts and crafts Edwardian hat. It is extra special because it appears completely unworn so is the equivalent of having come through a time machine! It is stunning. Hand stitched with a wire rim and lots of detail work. The pattern is stitched on by hand with yarn and silk ribbon. The base is very unusual and I believe it to be a raffia and silk mix! The colors are dreamy and romantic. Underneath the brim is lined in a ribbed silk grosgrain