{"product_id":"bags-bi-colour-oxblood-black-ruched-top-handle-satchel-bag","title":"Bags: Oxblood \u0026 Black Ruched Top Handle Satchel Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredibly charming vintage top handle satchel features a striking mid-century bi-colour design, pairing a textured jet-black lower body with structured, rigid oxblood burgundy frame arcs. The sculptural silhouette showcases delicate hand-ruched pleating across the front and reverse panels, gathering smoothly into the curved upper yokes that form integrated, seamless leather cutout top handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctionally engineered with an expandable accordion triple-compartment interior, the spacious deep-blue fabric-lined layout includes two wide open storage vaults divided by a central brass-zippered security partition. A beautifully proportioned and exceptionally sturdy retro piece, its classic vintage colour contrast and structured frame bring instant mid-century character when styled with a tailored wool coat, vintage brooches, or chic tailored corporate trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item exemplifies the distinct structured top-handle handbag silhouettes that dominated mid-century boutique fashion movements across South Africa during the late 1960s and 1970s. The bag is expertly constructed utilizing two contrasting material grades: a thick, rigid polished hide for the load-bearing oxblood handles and a soft, supple crinkle-grain genuine leather for the pleated black body panels. While this boutique piece remains physically unmarked by a specific factory stamp, its specialized triple-compartment accordion construction, solid brass metal eyelets, and raw-edged handle stitching showcase classic vintage South African craftsmanship codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Tailored daily handbag or afternoon dress purse. Alternate Suggested Use: Mid-century vanity organizer or structural vintage wardrobe prop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984184070342,"sku":"Listing 061-August-2026","price":595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Listing061-August-2026-VintageUnmarkedBi-ColourOxblood_BlackRuchedTopHandleSatchelBag_2.jpg?v=1787876384","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/bags-bi-colour-oxblood-black-ruched-top-handle-satchel-bag","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}