In addition to my standard handbag staples, I always seem to have other stuff to carry like magazines, bits and pieces to give back to people, notebooks, fabric swatches, sketchbook etc. So naturally I am always on the hunt for a fun and stylish tote.
When my friend, designer Nico Wilsdon showed me his textile design entitled 'The Hunt' and told me of his plans to locally produce a fabulous tote bag, I got excited!
Finally a tote bag that I actually like!
His print design was inspired by palaeolithic-age cave paintings found in Lascaux, France. Wild horses, Deer and other mammals were illustrated in pigment across the walls and ceilings of a grotto.
The design was hand drawn by Nico, making the print unique. The design has been hand printed in Melbourne and sewn by the designer himself on his premises - you could not get more local or bespoke if you tried! Plus, Nico has bound each heavy cotton bag with cotton tape for extra durability.
I just love Nico's designs. If you do too, feel free to pop over to his website
http://beardedirisstudio.com/ ,
or his online store http://beardedirisstudio.bigcartel.com/.
Nico is a fashion, textile and graphic designer, and I hope to share more of creations with you soon.
update; Just spoke to Nico, and this collection is selling fast. He also tells me a whole batch of new designs / colours is on the way.
Nico is a fashion, textile and graphic designer, and I hope to share more of creations with you soon.
update; Just spoke to Nico, and this collection is selling fast. He also tells me a whole batch of new designs / colours is on the way.
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