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The Carpet Bag — Ghorbany Fallen London, Carpet Bag, Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors Outlet, Burberry Handbags, Embroidery Inspiration, Fall 2014, Mode Inspiration, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag

A carpet bag is a traveling bag made of carpet, commonly from an oriental rug. They were a popular form of luggage in the United States and Europe in the 19th century. The carpet bag was invented as a type of baggage light enough for a passenger to carry, like a duffel bag, as opposed to a wooden or metal trunk, which required the assistance of porters. Its use implied self-sufficiency:

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Geek Grrl Crafts: The Making of a Carpet Bag Vintage Bag Pattern, Carpet Bag Purse, Knitting Project Bag, Carpet Bag, Diy Carpet, Knitting Supplies, Bag Patterns To Sew, Bags Tutorial, Vintage Crafts

After just admiring the fabric for a few days, I finally decided to make something that I could use nearly everyday that allowed me to appreciate the fabric. I could have made a costume. My DH actually suggested as such, but I found the paisley pattern just a little too big (and I am rather petite), plus I wouldn't be able to enjoy it on a regular basis. So, I decided to make myself a carpet bag, but not just any carpet bag. I wanted one that would fit all my daily gear AND any and all…

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Carpet Bag Purse, Velvet Rug, Carpet Bags, Velvet Carpet, Going To University, Handbag Vintage, Carpet Bag, Rug Bag, Buffalo Leather

This exotic rug bag meets all your daily needs, whether you're going to university, work, shopping, or travel! Made of vintage velvet carpet. The handles and accesories made in maroon color genuine buffalo leather. Soft and velvety Big and roomy with an inner pocket. This bag can be worn on the shoulder or in hand Dimensions: Width: 43 cm Height: 43 cm Depth 15 cm Length of handle approx 42 cm Long Strap (attacheble): 79 cm COLOURS I do my best to portray the colors as accurately as…

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Carpet Bag Purse, Carpet Bags, Victorian Carpet, Funky Bags, Handmade Leather Backpack, Making Bags, Handbags Vintage, Sew Simple, Tandy Leather

(Here are the previous posts for the carpet bag....) After I attached all of the leather hardware into the bag, then I could actually line the bag with what I had created. Why did I do it in this order? So that the lining would hide all of the grommets used to attach the leather straps (not to mention the stiffeners I used for the bags). Bag lining the carpet bag requires that the lining be precisely measured, which is something I didn't wholly do (the lining ended up being a "teensy" too…

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Carpet Bags, Victorian Carpet, Boho Carpet, Leather Duffel Bag, Kilim Bag, Leather Weekender Bag, Leather Duffel, Leather Weekender, Bridesmaid Bags

>> Need a functional and beautiful travel bag? >> Need the specially created bag with a carpet pattern go with your collection of leather duffel bags? You are where you need to be, so don't worry, This classy leather bag is distinguished by its lovely appearance, which blends classic and modern design. It is a bag that complements many types of clothing, enhancing your beauty and elegance, and it also has a sizable capacity and a firm leather foundation. This gorgeous Marrakech-made bag is…

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