I recently came across the most beautiful clutches(pictured above).. beautiful, buttery soft leather.. bamboo.. coconut shells... well, you get the picture. Simply beautiful and beautifully handmade. What can I say? They're... BEAUTIFUL!!
If you're in Houston, there are several stores that have them in stock or you can contact Candy via her FaceBook.com page ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/C-Bentley-Novelty-Handbags/334516704879?ref=ss ) place your orders. The bags are made by hand and each one is different.
Here are Ms. Bentley's own words:
Interest in making handbags: I come from a long line of crafters. With our family, we are notorious for honoring a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, a birth, or any celebration with a gift that we’ve made using our craft. So, for me, I have been making handbags as a special, unique gift to friends for about 10 years, mainly birthdays. Every time one of my girlfriend’s would unwrap her gift, others would say, “Girl, you need to go into business with these bags!” Last October, I decided to dive into my talent. In November 2009, I launched my line and have been amazed at the demand. In these four months, my bags have been in fashion shows, placed in two boutiques, and been a special feature at private-sale parties (like tea parties, women’s club events, Ladies’ Night gatherings, customer appreciation events, etc.).
I love using all kinds of materials in the detail of my handbags: bamboo, feathers, leather, glass, coconut, and wooden pieces. I tend to stick to Earth tones.
(Sonya, I make a lot of my own clothes, hats, and home accessories, but I do it out of necessity. LOL I am tall and curvy, and I refuse to pay for expensive curtains, pillows, wall art, etc. when I can just make them for pennies. Not sure if you wanted to share that…) Now, why wouldn't I share that?! I'm all about trying to showcase exceptional talent and Ms. Bentley obviously has plenty of it!!
Where to find a C. Bentley Novelty Handbag: My handbags are in two local boutiques in Houston. For now, I am responding to requests on my fanpage on Facebook and private parties. Website and Twitter coming soon!
Prices: Depending on the detail, my bags start at $140 and can run to $530.
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