Designed by Vanessa Tai.
Hold is a sculptural handbag formally conceived from a parapet counterflashing detail – a piece of bent copper used to prevent water infiltration, resulting in a secure building envelope. Like the security a house provides, the handbag functions as a safe carrier for objects within, enclosing it with intention and creating a space for identity for the day. The bulbous curvature of its wooden handle evokes a sensuous contradiction to the otherwise structured body of the bag, and becomes an ergonomic place of welcome to the holder’s hand. The vegetable-tanned leather used to make Hold ages and darkens with time and use, similar to homes with signs of lived-in warmth. From the accidental mark on a pristine wall to intentional furniture rearrangements, Hold retains a place of identity while forming an identity on its own.
Held is a sculpture made using a method of wet-forming leather onto a wooden mold. Formed from wood sculptures, turned by a dear friend and master woodworker Janine Wang, Held exists in opposition to Hold as a vessel that challenges the conventional standards of a handbag. Unlike a handbag, Held does not have a handle to be held, a strap to carry, a closure that locks, or even a cover that’s tethered. It even lacks being four-sided with no gussets, front or back. Yet, Held assumes trust when picked up along its zig-zagged body, squeezed tightly between all five fingers. Held only allows for so much storage, only favoring those of particular forms. It entrusts whomever holds its possession to respect the space it provides within. Though its rightful place is within the security of the home, as that is where unconditional trust exists.
Details & Care: Artisanaly handcrafted, minor imperfections are a part of its character. Additionally, vachetta (vegetable-tanned) leather darkens with sun and daily use like our own skin, and is susceptible to liquids and oils. During its display, please keep out of the sun and handle with clean hands or gloves.
— Materials: Vachetta Leather, Wood, Waxed Polyester Thread, Waxed Linen
Please allow ten weeks for production before the order is shipped.
Designed by Vanessa Tai.
Hold is a sculptural handbag formally conceived from a parapet counterflashing detail – a piece of bent copper used to prevent water infiltration, resulting in a secure building envelope. Like the security a house provides, the handbag functions as a safe carrier for objects within, enclosing it with intention and creating a space for identity for the day. The bulbous curvature of its wooden handle evokes a sensuous contradiction to the otherwise structured body of the bag, and becomes an ergonomic place of welcome to the holder’s hand. The vegetable-tanned leather used to make Hold ages and darkens with time and use, similar to homes with signs of lived-in warmth. From the accidental mark on a pristine wall to intentional furniture rearrangements, Hold retains a place of identity while forming an identity on its own.
Held is a sculpture made using a method of wet-forming leather onto a wooden mold. Formed from wood sculptures, turned by a dear friend and master woodworker Janine Wang, Held exists in opposition to Hold as a vessel that challenges the conventional standards of a handbag. Unlike a handbag, Held does not have a handle to be held, a strap to carry, a closure that locks, or even a cover that’s tethered. It even lacks being four-sided with no gussets, front or back. Yet, Held assumes trust when picked up along its zig-zagged body, squeezed tightly between all five fingers. Held only allows for so much storage, only favoring those of particular forms. It entrusts whomever holds its possession to respect the space it provides within. Though its rightful place is within the security of the home, as that is where unconditional trust exists.
Details & Care: Artisanaly handcrafted, minor imperfections are a part of its character. Additionally, vachetta (vegetable-tanned) leather darkens with sun and daily use like our own skin, and is susceptible to liquids and oils. During its display, please keep out of the sun and handle with clean hands or gloves.
— Materials: Vachetta Leather, Wood, Waxed Polyester Thread, Waxed Linen
Please allow ten weeks for production before the order is shipped.
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