#beadedbag

My diploma work – experimental fusion of Grapphic Design, Fashion and Glass. Combination of three fields of study that I underwent during my six years of study at Umprum ( Gaphic design studio, Glass studio, Fashion design studio)

Project on which I have spent my free time in the last year and half 🙃

This work focuses on expanding and blurring the boundaries between graphic design and other craft or art disciplines, with an attention to the uniqueness of craftsmanship versus the digital world and reproducibility in graphic design. The output is a complete outfit woven from glass beads. The Czech Republic is a superpower in the production of glass and glass beads🔮. It has a centuries-old history and international recognition for its high quality and craftsmanship. As with knittwear, I work again on the basis of a raster (pixels), where each pixel is represented by one glass bead. No piece of fabric was used to make the outfit, so it is made entirely of glass beads and thread (around 2,5 km 🤪). The whole proces was extremely time consuming. At least it had a relaxing to meditative character…✨

The Trouble With Glass: The Gold Purse

Glass beads can twinkle so beautifully as they catch the light that they can make clothing and accessories irresistible. The trouble is that glass is both substantial and heavy. I know one woman who wore a dress decorated with glass beads sitting through a long marriage service on a hard church pew. Ouch! It seems best to opt for glass beads on accessories, but they can still pose a problem.

For example, this lovely vintage purse, a recent gift, sparkles with a kind of start or flower pattern in the middle. It isn’t clear when it was made, but it may date back to the 1950s or 1960s. In both eras, women’s purses were important accessories and choosing them to last was considered part of wise shopping.

So a beautiful evening bag, but it weighs almost 2 pounds. Now, for a certain kind of dinner, where you sit down most of the time or can park your purse, you are good. But I cannot imagine taking it for a moonlight stroll and not finding it a burden.

Turn heads with the Magnolia Party Bag, adorned with luxurious beaded detailing that adds a dazzling effect to your evening look. Perfect for formal occasions like weddings, galas, or cocktail parties, this bag enhances any outfit with its intricate design. The beads shimmer and shine under the light, creating an elegant, luxurious finish. Ideal for women who appreciate intricate details and sophisticated glamour in their evening accessories.