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Fashion Forward Design From Antique TreasuresWHY ZENZARAZENZARA 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 ZENZARAAzzurroBlue. 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. RossoRed. 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. VerdeGreen. 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.
OroGold. 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. MatrimonioWedding. 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. PescaPeach. 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...
BiancoFresh 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... NegroCharcoal & Fortuny Metallics: The smokiness of Fortuny charcoals on silvery-gold, perfect for a little black dress, a timeless classic. ABOUT THE DESIGNERPegge 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 FORTUNYThose 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. LOCATIONSZenzara Handbags can be seen at these fine boutiques: Zense Baron & Leeds Déjà vu Studio Veneto DiBella Luce CONTACT ZENZARATo 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 Email: Zenzara@zenzara.net
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