Noelle Hamlyn ‘Pocket Book’ Purse

Authentic ‘pocket book’ purse by artist Noelle Hamlyn - a piece of wearable art. Brand new with tags. Purse is in like new condition. Note that all materials used are reclaimed, so worn appearance on straps (see photos). Zipper is fully functional. Each Pocket Book began as a vintage book or magazines. The covers are sprayed with water resistant varnish or professionally laminated, and the insides of the books are removed and replaced with fabric linings. Like the books, many of the linings have stories as the fabric used is often repurposed from vintage ties and shirts, recycled upholstery fabric, and fine found silks. The handles too have lived former lives as reclaimed belts. The belts are fitted with snaps so as to be flexible and covert from the double strap to a longer single shoulder strap, to no strap at all. The books are then fitted with a custom zipper, and everything is glued into place by hand.