Upcycled Vintage Embroidered Doily Bag – Handmade Floral Summer Tote – Sustainable Greek Handle Shoulder Bag
$67.49
A unique handmade summer bag created from a beautiful vintage embroidered Greek doily, lovingly given a new life as a stylish and feminine accessory. 🌸
The original doily features delicate machine-embroidered flowers in beautiful shades of burgundy, red, yellow, pink and blue, arranged on a narrow elongated runner shape with decorative pointed edges.
I carefully cut the vintage textile in half and transformed the two pieces into the front and back of this one-of-a-kind bag. The original embroidered details and pointed edging have been preserved, making every part of the bag special and impossible to exactly reproduce.
The bag is finished with a pair of round acrylic handles with a bamboo-look finish, measuring approximately 12 cm in diameter. Their natural appearance complements the colorful floral embroidery beautifully and gives the bag a relaxed spring and summer feel.
✨ Details
Handmade and one of a kind
Made from a vintage embroidered Greek doily / table runner
Upcycled and repurposed textile
Floral machine embroidery in red, burgundy, yellow, pink and blue
Decorative pointed edging
Round acrylic bamboo-look handles
Handle diameter: approximately 12 cm
Total length including handles: approximately 50 cm
Width: approximately 35 cm
Perfect for spring and summer
Lightweight and easy to style
Each bag is unique due to the vintage textile used
♻️ From vintage textile to contemporary fashion
This bag is part of my love for upcycling, slow fashion and giving forgotten textiles a new purpose.
In Greece, these small embroidered decorative table textiles are traditionally known as “semedakia” (σεμεδάκια). Instead of allowing this beautiful vintage piece to remain forgotten in a drawer, I transformed it into a contemporary accessory that can be enjoyed and worn today.
Because the bag is made from a vintage textile, it may have tiny irregularities or subtle signs of its previous life. These are not imperfections but part of its character and authenticity.
A truly unique handmade piece — there is only one exactly like this.
It would make a lovely gift for someone who appreciates handmade fashion, vintage textiles, sustainable accessories, colorful floral designs and unique Greek-inspired pieces.
Shipping from Greece
Processing time
2-4 business days
Estimated shipping times
- Canada : 10 - 30 business days
- United States : 8 - 15 business days
- North America : 4 - 15 business days
- Europe : 6 - 10 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & exchanges accepted within 14 days
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
The sandals will be delivered with a handmade fabric bag carefully packaged inside a shoe box (if that is available) or in a bubble envelope.
All pieces of jewelry are beautifully packaged, ready to be gifted. If you order multiple items, please message me if you want each item to be wrapped separately or if you would like me to include a personal message.
jewelry care instructions
JEWELRY CARE:
Please take care of your jewelry do not wear in the shower, swimming pool, or to bed.
Keep away from harsh chemicals and cleaners. It is always best to put on your jewelry on after applying lotions, hair sprays and make-up.
Remember to always remove your jewelry before doing any activity that could cause damage to your jewelry.
Shipping time
If you need your order by a specific date, please take into account the processing time plus the maximum shipping timeframe first.
Sandals are dispatched via registered mail which allows you to track your package online. It will require your signature and a notice will be left for you with instructions on how to claim your package.
In some countries such as Germany, Canada &Australia the tracking nr. will not be updated until delivered.
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES are not refunded, they will be shipped back again and re-shipping costs will incur. "Returns to sender" can take up to 3 months.
While estimated delivery dates are 5-20 days, our experience is that some packages take 3-5 weeks due to customs, delayed logistics &the international climate.
How to track the order
Orders sent with registered mail have a tracking number. You can check the tracking of your order anytime by clicking the "Track Package" button on your Etsy Purchase page. Sometimes this doesn't get updated, but your package is still moving. Your order can also be tracked on your country's primary postal operator using the tracking number you are given.
If you provide an incomplete or incorrect address, we cannot be held responsible for delays or losses resulting from it and we cannot make any corrections once the package has shipped.
The goods can only be re-shipped once they have been safely returned to us, and re-shipping costs will incur. Please note that international "Returns to sender" can take up to 2 months.