Ladybugs on Lily of the Valley Handbag Limoges Box
A dainty purse painted with lily of the valley carries a few tiny passengers, since ladybugs have settled among the white bells. This is a Rochard porcelain Limoges box, shaped and hand-painted in Limoges, France.
Bells of the First of May
In France, sprigs of lily of the valley are handed to friends on May Day for luck, a custom that gives this little handbag a truly French spirit. The ladybugs add their own good fortune, as folklore has long treated them as lucky visitors in the garden.
A Handbag for the Garden Party
Rochard is well known for its purse boxes, and this one blends a fashion shape with a springtime botanical theme. Every bloom and every red-winged bug is laid on by hand, so each finished purse has its own small variations.
Pairing Up for Spring
- A Rochard purse design from Limoges, France
- Sits well with other floral handbags and garden insect boxes
- A sweet choice for Mother's Day, a May birthday or a garden club friend
Set it on a vanity tray, a bedroom dresser or a sunny windowsill shelf, where the green and white of the flowers can catch the morning light.