Vintage Bottega Veneta Gold Black Silk Tassel Evening Bag

Known for their iconic weaving surface design, Italian luxury house, Bottega Veneta, has prided itself on customization and providing one-of-a-kind accessories since their founding in the late 1960s. Through employing their signature leathercraft techniques, Bottega Veneta seeks to merge the contemporary with the traditional. While normally working with fine leathers, this vintage Bottega Veneta bag is constructed using black silk taffeta and woven gold silk ribbon.

The ribbon is meticulously crafted in the weaving that mimics basketry from afar and is contrasted by the black side gussets. The bag has a unique trapezoidal shape that is further elevated by the tassel that hangs from the center of the flap. Around all the edges, this bag is piped in a gold and black braid that is replicated in the straps that end in two gold passementerie balls. Because the strap is tied, this bag can be worn as a crossbody, shoulder bag, or simply carried as a clutch. The masterful trompe l’oeil of the woven ribbon speaks expressly to the brand’s aesthetic and essence.

Measurements:

Strap drop: 23 inches

Bag height: 7 inches

Width: bottom: 7 inches, top: 5 inches

Depth: 2 inches

In pristine condition, this bag closes at the front with a snap. On the interior, there is one wall pocket, the original vintage label and the engraved Bottega Veneta plaque. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.