Maroon and Gold Floral Purse Limoges Box

Think of a velvet evening bag in a deep wine shade, scattered with gold blossoms, and you have the idea behind this small porcelain purse. It is a hand-painted Limoges box, made in Limoges, France, with antiqued brass accents that suit its darker palette.

Burgundy After Dark

Maroon is not a color you see often among porcelain handbags, which lean toward pastels. Here the rich ground lets every gold flower stand out, and the aged brass keeps the whole piece looking settled rather than shiny and new. The effect is closer to an opera bag than a daytime tote.

Gilded Petals in the Lineup

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A deep-toned anchor for a row of purse and fashion boxes
• Pairs well with gold rose and brass trimmed handbags in the same family

An Evening Out on the Vanity

Set it on a mirrored tray beside a bottle of perfume, or give it a spot on a dark wood dresser where the gold can pick up lamplight. It suits a fall birthday, a fortieth anniversary, or a friend who always reaches for burgundy lipstick. Because every flower is brushed on by hand, the spacing and shading of the blossoms vary a little from one purse to the next.