Abendblau | Vintage Miao bestickte Halbmondtasche

Some textiles hold their stories in every stitch.

EVENING BLUE brings together vintage Miao hand-embroidered fabric and traditional silk textiles in a contemporary crescent-shaped bag. The deep indigo ground and small embroidered blossoms create a composition that feels both expressive and understated.

Made from selected vintage textile fragments, each bag carries a distinct combination of colors, patterns, and traces of its past. Rather than leaving these textiles in storage, this piece gives them a new place in everyday life.

An asymmetrical crescent silhouette gives EVENING BLUE its distinctive shape. Its structured form brings definition to the design, while the curved profile sits naturally against the body.

The front combines vintage embroidered panels with contrasting silk textile details. Small floral motifs stand out against the deep blue background, creating a subtle interplay of color and texture.

A wide leather strap completes the composition. Turned toward the body or worn across the front, the bag offers a distinctive look from different angles.

The design brings together vintage Miao embroidery, silk textile elements, and leather details.

The embroidered surface features several forms of needlework, including flat stitch (平绣), counted-thread embroidery (数纱/挑花), and seed stitch (打籽绣), as described in the original craft information.

These different stitch structures create variations in texture and dimension across the textile surface. The selected vintage panels are incorporated into a newly constructed bag, preserving their existing character while giving them a contemporary form.

Designed for everyday outings, EVENING BLUE combines a distinctive silhouette with practical storage.

The adjustable leather strap allows it to be worn over the shoulder or across the body. A concealed magnetic closure keeps the main compartment closed, while an exterior back zipper pocket provides convenient access to smaller essentials.

Inside, one zip pocket and four slip compartments help keep everyday belongings organized.

Its deep blue palette and vintage embroidery make it an expressive companion, whether paired with simple everyday clothing or a more considered outfit.

• Product Type: Structured Crescent Shoulder Bag
• Textile Heritage: Vintage Miao Hand Embroidery
• Embroidery Techniques: Flat Stitch (平绣), Counted-Thread Embroidery (数纱/挑花), Seed Stitch (打籽绣)*
• Textile Details: Vintage silk damask and satin textile panels*
• Lining: Indigo-dyed cotton
• Strap: Adjustable full-grain leather
• Strap Width: Approx. 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
• Strap Length: Approx. 88 cm (34.6 in), adjustable
• Closure: Concealed magnetic closure
• Exterior Pocket: One back zip pocket
• Interior: One zip pocket and four slip compartments
• Shape: Asymmetrical structured crescent
• Dimensions: Base approx. 30 × 15 cm (11.8 × 5.9 in); total height approx. 34 cm (13.4 in)
• Variations: Each bag features a unique arrangement of vintage textile panels and natural variations in color, texture, and embroidery
• Quantity: One of a kind; sold individually

Please note: The textile and embroidery terminology is subject to confirmation of the original materials and techniques.