Romi presents her collection of handbags and handhelds…
Soutache. Russian braid. Passementerie. Galloons. Passamaneria. Spiga Russa.
The origins of the appellation of this fabric come from the Hungarian sujitas / shouytzsh which became soutache. A fabric that is “made heavy“ thereby giving it substance and beauty.
Braid, frogging and tassels evoke sumptuous images of haute couture, officers’ uniforms, academic gowns, decorative pompoms. The French verb soutacher means to garnish with galloons. Soutache is highly elegant and yet hard wearing.
In the unique atelier where the handbags are crafted, specialized couturières and piqueuses weave the decorative threads to create a narrow trim with a herringbone pattern. These are stitched together to form sheets of a glorious material called soutache, that is cut and shaped to create individually made handbags, carry bags, small valises and embellishments and tassels…
Crafted from the weaving of the very first threads to the final bespoke creations, these handbags are truly couture, high artisanal pieces of the utmost integrity.
I somehow feel that these handbags are the synthesis of a couture accessory and a piece of jewel like clothing, seeped in history and thoroughly contemporary.
A myriad of unparalleled colours to choose from to create the handbag of your dreams, awaits you.