my mum made a similar one in brown when i was very young. at that time, i hated it because it was not bought from a shopping centre. the ignorant me did not understand the value and prettiness of something handmade. today, i make jewelry by hand and only then did i realize how precious and worthy each creation by hand is. alas, my mum doesn't make any of these bags for me anymore, her eyesight's failing her.