The Carson Clutch

The Carson Clutch is another choose your own adventure pattern, with three sizes (Mini, Midi and Maxi) as well as an optional wristlet and ring connector on one side, or cross body with two connectors on each side. Plus there is a hand-strap if you’re prefer no connectors and a sleek finished look.

It’s self faced – which means the zipper gets tucked in and you never have to worry about messy zipper ends!

Finished Size – these are approximate measurements:

• Mini 15cm (6”) tall  x 24cm (9 1/2”) across  x 4cm deep (1 5/8”)
• Midi 17cm (63/4”) tall x 33cm (13”)  across x 7cm (2 3/4”) deep
• Maxi 20cm (8’) tall x 43cm (17”) across x 8cm (3 1/4”) deep

This clutch was inspired by the intertidal zone of beaches, and in particular the rockpools I played in on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) on holidays growing up. As the tide came in the waves would break closer and closer until eventually  all the rocks were underwater and it was time to head home. This reminded me of the work of Rachel Carson, a Marine Scientist who’s book Silent Spring has been credited for being influential in the creation of the global environmental movement. Published in 1962 it raised public awareness of the environmental impact of pesticides, and was met with huge opposition by chemical companies. If you’d like to know more you can read about the life and legacy of Rachel Carson on https://www.rachelcarson.org/