1970s Hand Painted Patchwork Char Bag designer-jacques-heim It is definitely a statement

It is definitely a statement piece and it is in excellent condition

The skirt is deceptive when you stand still as it appears somewhat lean and sleek

The fabric is light weight enough that it falls perfectly when you are standing still and does not seem bulky

Bust: 19" flat across the back from seam to seam

Little pockets sit along each hip

1970s Hand Painted Patchwork Char Bag designer-jacques-heim It is definitely a statementAn amazing early Char messenger bag that will add the perfect hippie chic to any outfit! Completely whip stitched, with hand applied leather & suede applique work that has also been hand painted, all done to create this fantastic and very wearable piece. These almost border on being wearable art and would have been entirely hand made and the leathers hand dyed. I love the wide buckskin strap that has a myriad of colored leathers done in patchwork and