Purple Roses on a Green Purse Limoges Box

Purple roses climb over a green porcelain purse here, softened by antiqued brass accents. The piece is a hand-painted Limoges box, made in Limoges, France, with a color story you rarely see in a handbag lineup.

A Rose of a Different Color

Purple roses have long been linked with enchantment and admiration, which gives this purse a romantic but unusual feel. Against the green body they look like an uncommon garden variety, the sort a rose grower would show off. The brass adds a gentle, aged warmth that keeps the colors from feeling too modern.

Cousin to the Violet Purse

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A close relative of the green purse painted with purple flowers
• Pairs with lavender, violet and handbag pieces

Admiration in Porcelain

Because of that meaning, it is a nice way to honor a mentor, a long-time friend, or a sister you look up to. It also suits a birthday for anyone who wears purple. On a curio shelf with a light background, the roses stand out well. Each flower is painted by hand, so no two purses carry the same arrangement.