“Wax On, Wax Off” N° CO-024

A backpack sewn with royal blue fabric and wax fabric in shades of blue, brown-red, black, and white.

149€ 373€

  • 4h30 of careful labor
  • 25% repurposed materials

"Intuitions" Range / Theme Heritage An ancestral pattern, bold colors, a surprising shape. An original and functional backpack.

Its story

An ancestral pattern, bold colors, a surprising shape. A piece that doesn't go unnoticed, like a tribute to the continent from which the main fabric originates.

I always hesitate to use wax fabric because I'm not sure if I'm buying it from the right place, and I want to avoid cultural appropriation, a concept I'm sensitive to.
But this piece was sent to me by a fellow seamstress who wanted to share a piece of her culture with me during a mystery swap. So I took great pleasure in trying to celebrate it as best as I could.

For that, I used a very original backpack pattern in terms of its shape, and functional in terms of its volume and various pockets. Its front face immediately reminded me of this “Nasique” (Proboscis Monkey), and that's how it got its name.

Discover it in the “Mini” version.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Backpack ;
  • Model: Nasique ;
  • Dimensions: 40.6x30.5x15cm ;
  • incomparable lines ;
  • large volume ;
  • two side zippered pockets on the outside, one patch pocket on the inside ;
  • large metal zipper closure, easy access to contents ;
  • two adjustable straps and a handle ;
  • wear it on your back or by hand.

Materials

  • Exterior: 100% acrylic fabric and 100% cotton wax fabric ;
  • Interior: 100% cotton poplin ;
  • Interfacing: 100% cotton Interfacing and 100% certified organic cotton wadding.

This piece is based on the "Denver Backpack" pattern by Swoon Patterns.

Care, Shipping & Warranty

Care

Take good care of your piece: keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve its colours, and stuff it rather than flatten it so it keeps its shape.
Care instructions specific to its materials are included on the ID card shipped with it.

Shipping

Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends).
With tracking and insurance, worldwide.
Free in France.
Would you rather collect your piece from the workshop (Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, France) than have it shipped? Contact me before placing your order.

Warranty

14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
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Your testimonials

This bag is a work of art 🤩
Marie is an artist; she waits for the fabrics to speak to her, searches for the perfect color harmony, has an eye for extreme detail, and transforms luxury industry waste into unique pieces!
Thank you for your work, Marie ❤️💙

Brindille D.-J.

THE BAG, WHAT TO SAY. Mind blown.
Finishes carefully considered at every stitch.
Lightweight, sturdy, very good quality materials, colors chosen with care and taste, everything is crafted with applied expertise, I love it.
It’s my first bag and surely not the last!

Irina R.

My bag is amazing, it’s a marvel of craftsmanship and inspiration. I never leave it, and it’s very practical and holds a lot of things. I love it.

Michèle L.

Common questions

Where do the fabrics and leathers used in Studio Créatif pieces come from?

As a rule, these are never the fabrics you entrust to me for a bespoke piece: those remain yours alone. The only exception: sometimes a client explicitly gives me her offcuts and asks me to find them a new life elsewhere. In that specific case, and only with her agreement, they may end up in a Studio Créatif creation.

Outside of these particular cases, Studio Créatif pieces come from my own research: rescued leathers, fabrics found at flea markets or second-hand, dormant stocks from luxury houses, offcuts from high-end leather goods... I choose and combine them following my inspiration of the moment, with no specific order behind them.

Find out more about my materials on the Soulful Values page.

Can I change my delivery address?

It is sometimes possible to change a delivery address as long as the order has not been shipped. To do so, please contact me as soon as possible via hello@maroquinerie-sentimentale.fr or by phone at +33(0)661356222.

Once your order has been shipped, it is no longer possible to make changes. In that case, you will need to contact the selected carrier as soon as possible (but with no guarantee of results).

Can I modify or cancel my order?

It's possible to modify or cancel an order within 6 hours of purchase. To do so, please contact me as soon as possible via hello@maroquinerie-sentimentale.fr or by phone at +33(0)661356222.

Once your order has been shipped, I cannot cancel it. In that case, you will need to wait to receive it then withdraw within 14 days of delivery and send it back at your own expense. I will then refund you according to the terms outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

Where/How are they made?

I make all my products in my workshop in the city of St Just St Rambert in the Loire department (42). I use several machines depending on needs: a professional sewing machine, an industrial sewing machine, a serger, a press (for eyelets, rivets, etc.), an iron press, and a motorized skiver.

I carefully choose my technical supplies (interfacings, hardware, etc.) and some innovative materials (such as cotton-backed cork or silicon faux leather) from trusted suppliers.

My other fabrics and materials are mostly upcycled and come from renowned babywearing brands, dormant stocks from Haute-Couture/High-End houses (clothing and furnishings), scraps from High-End leather goods houses, as well as “seconds” from specialized boutiques (especially for faux leather) or from personal collections found at flea markets or on specialized second-hand websites.

Find out more about this on the Soulful Values page.

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