#beaded clutch

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Beaded Shell Clutch by Nandeetas

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Floral Patterned Canvas clutch Bag, hand embroidered,Handcrafted Carryall for Any Occasion, Perfect Carryall Gift, moms day, handmade gifts

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The History of Beaded Clutches: From Vintage Glamour to Modern Trends

Introduction:

Beaded clutches have a long and fascinating history, spanning several decades of fashion and style. These elegant accessories have evolved from their humble beginnings as functional pieces to become statement pieces that add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. In this article, we will explore the rich history of  beaded clutch, tracing their journey from vintage glamour to the modern trends of today.

1. The Origins of Beaded Clutches:

Beaded clutches have their roots in ancient civilizations, where beads were used as decorative elements on garments and accessories. In Egypt, beads made of precious materials such as gold, pearls, and gemstones were sewn onto small bags, serving both practical and ornamental purposes. These early examples set the foundation for the beaded clutch as we know it today.

2. The Roaring Twenties and Art Deco Influence:

The 1920s marked a significant turning point for beaded clutches. The rise of the Art Deco movement brought a fresh wave of creativity and opulence to fashion. Beaded clutches became a symbol of the era's exuberance, featuring intricate geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and luxurious materials. These accessories perfectly complemented the flapper dresses and bobbed hairstyles, creating an iconic look that epitomized the Jazz Age.

3. Hollywood Glamour and the Golden Age:

During the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s, beaded clutches gained popularity as indispensable accessories for glamorous movie stars. Actresses like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe were often seen on the red carpet clutching stunning beaded bags that added a touch of elegance to their ensembles. These clutches were typically embellished with sequins, beads, and intricate embroidery, reflecting the allure of the silver screen.

4. The Post-War Era and Minimalism:

In the post-war era of the 1950s and 1960s, fashion shifted towards minimalism and understated elegance. Beaded clutches became more streamlined, featuring simpler designs and monochromatic color schemes. The focus shifted to quality craftsmanship and the use of high-quality materials. This period marked a transition from the extravagant styles of the past to a more refined and timeless aesthetic.

5. Contemporary Beaded Clutches:

In recent years, beaded clutches have experienced a resurgence in popularity. Modern designers have breathed new life into these accessories, incorporating innovative materials, bold colors, and unique embellishments. Beaded clutches now come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from classic envelope styles to whimsical novelty shapes. They are often used to add a pop of color and texture to a contemporary outfit, making a bold fashion statement.

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Conclusion:

The history of beaded clutches is a testament to their enduring appeal and versatility. From their ancient origins to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and the modern trends of today, these accessories have stood the test of time. Whether you're looking to channel vintage elegance or embrace the latest fashion trends, a beaded clutch is a timeless and stylish choice that will undoubtedly add a touch of glamour to any ensemble.

Must read: Preserving Tradition: Embroidery Revival in Potli Bag Making

[beardedgirl]

Handmade by Kathrin Marchenko | Insta / Etsy

[heretic-scribbles]

Now to finish the green part....

[audhdatsushi]

Bitches jealous i got the love potion and they dont tbh

[dozydawn]

March 4th, 1985. Photographed by Ron Galella.

[shewhoworshipscarlin]

Beaded evening clutch, 1930s.

[javiersprincess]

my demon slayer self insert is just zenitsu but shes religious

[knotworking]

Pearl restringing job. Black pearls knotted, white ones not.

[littlealienproducts]

Vintage Beaded Cross Body Clutch Bag by MagpieStudiosVintage

[amatres]

🌺 Layla loves receiving homemade gifts, but on the flip side expensive gifts make her nervous.

oh, interesting! layla is the sort of person who will appreciate any gift, no matter the cost, as long as the intent behind it was genuine. what doesn't matter so much is it's price or monetary value, but simply the person who gifted it to her did so because they cared for her. how she approaches being given one fully depends on the gift giver's demeanor!

if she thinks they did it just to buy her, she'd be much more flippant with it than say, someone did it because they were trying to give her a fun gift to make her laugh (how she at first interpreted daeran's gifts F) or because they're trying to make a romantic gesture of some kind and will go according to the situation

that was very long winded explanation Lmao. all that said however i am going to give this a 6/10, i won't lie and say expensive gifts dont get assumed to be more joke gifts (sorry daeran...) or someone trying to buy her off for one reason or another. the later definitely make it much harder for someone to approach her and continue to have a relationship with her after that point, as she'll get uncomfortable and perhaps even scared depending on the situation

either way, it's definitely not the best way of getting her attention if your intention is you're trying to court her lol

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[hamletthedane]

I was meeting a client at a famous museum’s lounge for lunch (fancy, I know) and had an hour to kill afterwards so I joined the first random docent tour I could find. The woman who took us around was a great-grandmother from the Bronx “back when that was nothing to brag about” and she was doing a talk on alternative mediums within art.

What I thought that meant: telling us about unique sculpture materials and paint mixtures.

What that actually meant: an 84yo woman gingerly holding a beautifully beaded and embroidered dress (apparently from Ukraine and at least 200 years old) and, with tears in her eyes, showing how each individual thread was spun by hand and weaved into place on a cottage floor loom, with bright blue silk embroidery thread and hand-blown beads intricately piercing the work of other labor for days upon days, as the labor of a dozen talented people came together to make something so beautiful for a village girl’s wedding day.

What it also meant: in 1948, a young girl lived in a cramped tenement-like third floor apartment in Manhattan, with a father who had just joined them after not having been allowed to escape through Poland with his pregnant wife nine years earlier. She sits in her father’s lap and watches with wide, quiet eyes as her mother’s deft hands fly across fabric with bright blue silk thread (echoing hands from over a century years earlier). Thread that her mother had salvaged from white embroidery scraps at the tailor’s shop where she worked and spent the last few days carefully dying in the kitchen sink and drying on the roof.

The dress is in the traditional Hungarian fashion and is folded across her mother’s lap: her mother doesn’t had a pattern, but she doesn’t need one to make her daughter’s dress for the fifth grade dance. The dress would end up differing significantly from the pure white, petticoated first communion dresses worn by her daughter’s majority-Catholic classmates, but the young girl would love it all the more for its uniqueness and bright blue thread.

And now, that same young girl (and maybe also the villager from 19th century Ukraine) stands in front of us, trying not to clutch the old fabric too hard as her voice shakes with the emotion of all the love and humanity that is poured into the labor of art. The village girl and the girl in the Bronx were very different people: different centuries, different religions, different ages, and different continents. But the love in the stitches and beads on their dresses was the same. And she tells us that when we look at the labor of art, we don’t just see the work to create that piece - we see the labor of our own creations and the creations of others for us, and the value in something so seemingly frivolous.

But, maybe more importantly, she says that we only admire this piece in a museum because it happened to survive the love of the wearer and those who owned it afterwards, but there have been quite literally billions of small, quiet works of art in billions of small, quiet homes all over the world, for millennia. That your grandmother’s quilt is used as a picnic blanket just as Van Gogh’s works hung in his poor friends’ hallways. That your father’s hand-painted model plane sets are displayed in your parents’ livingroom as Grecian vases are displayed in museums. That your older sister’s engineering drawings in a steady, fine-lined hand are akin to Da Vinci’s scribbles of flying machines.

I don’t think there’s any dramatic conclusions to be drawn from these thoughts - they’ve been echoed by thousands of other people across the centuries. However, if you ever feel bad for spending all of your time sewing, knitting, drawing, building lego sets, or whatever else - especially if you feel like you have to somehow monetize or show off your work online to justify your labor - please know that there’s an 84yo museum docent in the Bronx who would cry simply at the thought of you spending so much effort to quietly create something that’s beautiful to you.

[heretic-scribbles]

Front's done

[susoriginals]

Vintage 1960s Ladies Off White Beaded Clutch Shoulder Bag Purse by La Regal Mid Century Mod Only $9