1990s Judith Leiber Karung SnakeSkin Black Day Evening Handbag Gems Shoulder Vintage

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This stylish KARUNG skin bag in classic black features a semi-precious gem studded top frame. From the jeweled frame, fine … Read more This stylish KARUNG skin bag in classic black features a semi-precious gem studded top frame. From the jeweled frame, fine hand-pleated black karung skin flows to form a softened and slightly rounded-at-the-corners bag.

The pleating and gathering of the karung skin, as in this bag, is a major Leiber innovation. Normally, skin bags have the skins presented as flat and straight materials. A soft, round and mellowed feeling is achieved in this bag by gently hand-pleating the skins. Other designers will machine-pleat skins making them bunch and hard. The shirring is done by hand resulting in soft leather and in concert with the shape.
• dual-sided Gem studded top frame

Gold-plated hardware

Gemstones on frame include hand polished oval cabochons of onyx, rose quartz, carnelian, amethyst, lapis lazuli, tiger eye and emerald

• push lock closure at side onyx cabochon studded clasp

• Bejewelled frame in Tiger's eye, jade nd tourmaline

• Tonal grosgrain fabric lining

• Inside two open pockets

• Drop-in flat Karung skin shoulder strap

• Signature gold tag on inside wall

• Estimated from 1993

• Made in Italy

Style Tip: Wear as a clutch, shoulder bag or cross body as a day or evening bag with a classic black shift dress, black suede pumps and a high ponytail hairstyle for an elegant look this coming season. See less