Fashion Forward Design From Antique Treasures

WHY ZENZARA 

ZENZARA HANDBAGS are made with only the finest Italian Fortuny fabrics, museum quality antique textiles and exotic gemstones. They seamlessly blend European old world, hand craftsmanship with modern, yet luxurious cutting edge fashion.

Considered to be Wearable Art, each bag is meticulously designed with lush colors that use beautiful gemstones as handles that can be removed and worn as elegant jewelry. (photo here of just a handle up close)

Each bag is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of whimsical extravagance and timeless allure.


SHOP ZENZARA

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Azzurro

Blue. Gold. Royal.

 The richness of Fortuny blue and gold combined with our exquisite gold metallic 18th and 19th Century European textiles will delight your senses.

Rosso

Red. Fire. Passion.

A brilliant splash of passion for life ~ Red on gold radiates old world luxury with the artistry and wonder of European tassels, fringes, and ornamentation over 100 years old. 

 Verde

Green. Emerald Green. Lush.

 Deep swirls of green with fringe and tassel that mix an elegant gold with the glow of faceted gemstones, pearls, emerald green crystals...Use it as a shoulder bag or detach the handle and use it as a clutch. And of course, the handle can be worn as a necklace.

 

Oro

Gold. Opulent. Rich.

What ancient cultures valued so highly; the richness of gold captured so elegantly here...Gold and crystals, gold and pearls, the citrine gemstones all bring out the richness of the gold.

Wedding Handbags

Wedding. Union. Pure.

Something old, something new...Small clutches to hold those few but important items on that most special day...Matte silvery-golds on shades of white...pearls, crystal teardrops, and an antique wedding hankie for when the heart brims over and real tears start to fall.

Pesca

Peach. Fresh. Soft.

The softness of peach and apricot hues, piqued with an opulent silvery-gold...A timeless allure with carnelian, yellow opal, pink pearls, silver, gold...

 

Bianco

Fresh and clean, cool and crisp, the elegance of gold on white.

Pendants and tassels of faceted crystal and pearl, long or short handles to wear as stunning necklaces or belts...

Negro

Charcoal & Fortuny Metallics:

The smokiness of Fortuny charcoals on silvery-gold, perfect for a little black dress, a timeless classic.


ABOUT THE DESIGNER 

Pegge Goertzen (pronounced GERT-zen) designed a collection that is both elegant and sophisticated. The Zenzara Handbag collection is fused with a timeless allure that you can use for everyday or a night on the town. She has said, “I create each piece with respect for the revered traditions of craftsmanship. The hours of precise handwork required to make just one piece is a labor of love. Women who have ‘discovered’ the line are instantly captivated by how distinct the handbags are from any other handbag out there.”

Pegge’s creations are infused with an artistry and beauty drawn from her museum quality collection of antique textiles, lovingly hand-crafted centuries ago using old-world workmanship and skills no longer taught.  She is passionate about rescuing and restoring these irreplaceable historical artifacts. Breathing a second life into them, she gives them the opportunity to be savored by an audience of modern, twenty-first century admirers as well as future generations to come. 

Ms. Goertzen then adds her own special brand of creativity and embellishments –incorporating beautiful details – to guarantee that each Zenzara Handbag is mixed with a fashion forward appeal and appreciated by an international and sophisticated woman.  


ABOUT FORTUNY

Those who have experienced Fortuny fabric know there is nothing comparable to the extraordinary artistry in these Italian textiles. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful fabric in the world.  At the turn of the 20th century in Venice, Italy, Mariano Fortuny evolved his own secret process of applying and building up colors and metallics onto fabric, painting one over the other, to achieve a richness and depth, and the illusion of age.

 

Many have tried to copy his technique, capturing his vibrant variation of shadings, color and beauty, but none have been able to replicate the thrilling palette of these 17th and 18th century historic European designs, named after princesses, poets, artists, countesses and composers.

 

Fortuny continues to be produced in Venice, Italy, under carefully guarded conditions, to preserve the highest quality, and the original technique created by its master.


LOCATIONS

Zenzara Handbags can be seen at these fine boutiques:

Zense
73255 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Telephone: 760-773-0789

Baron & Leeds
The Shops at Wailea   
3750 Wailea Alanui Drive
Kihei, HI 96753
Telephone; 808-874-4900

Déjà vu
511 N. Leadville Ave
Ketchum, ID 83340

Studio Veneto
7427 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Telephone; 858-551-2782 Maree’s

DiBella Luce
310 Hudson St.
Oakland, CA


CONTACT ZENZARA

To learn more about the fabulous ensemble of Zenzara Handbags and the latest additions to the collection, please contact:

Ms. Pegge Goertzen

The Zenzara Collection

PO Box 4470
Palm Springs, California 92263
Telephone: (760) 322-3364   

Email: Zenzara@zenzara.net

 

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