Pontalba Large Circle Bag

By bustleworship

Functional. Beautiful. Foreverloved.

Darkly romantic and richly storied, this one-of-a-kind circle bag is crafted from a vintage velvet tapestry depicting a scene in front of a Pontalba building, named after the Baroness Pontabla — an icon of resilience and rebellion, and one of the most influential women in New Orleans history. Known for shaping the heart of the French Quarter with her namesake buildings and enduring legacy, the Baroness brings a sense of power and place to this piece. An upcycled bullet casing anchors the design with raw elegance, while a 1970s deadstock plumber’s chain adds weight and edge. Finished with a smooth zipper, it’s a piece made to hold what matters — past, present, and personal.

Designed for versatility, it can be worn as a crossbody, purse, or fanny pack — shapeshifting with your day and your direction.

Materials:
Vintage velvet tapestry
Upcycled vintage fabric
1970s deadstock plumber’s chain
Upcycled bullet casing
Zipper closure

Dimensions: 8” diameter

Denver, CO. bustleworship is a one-woman wondershow of vintage collection, curation and re-creation. Assemblage artist Jensina Endresen breathes new life into old objects and antique textiles to create sacred adornment. Each piece is armor made by hand, a stitched together story. In contrast to the era of instant, bustleworship focuses on salvaging the sacred and moving things from their forgotten past into a functional present and foreverloved future.