Combining fashion, design, textile art and embroidery, Embroidered Purses is a book for all those looking to create one of the most-loved fashion items. Whether you are a textile artist looking for a practical application for your work or from a fashion background, this book is for you. Taking inspiration from historical purses, foreign textiles and design themes, the author has created a practical but inspirational book. It is illustrated throughout with colour photographs of finished purses, both historical and modern, and complemented by clear and lucid step-by-step diagrams and instructions on how to make, decorate and embellish the purses.