{"product_id":"the-monroe-hand-painted-wearable-art-handbag","title":"THE MONROE | Hand-Painted Wearable Art Handbag","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor the woman who doesn’t want to see her bag on everyone else’s arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Monroe starts with a blank piece of soft cream canvas and a paintbrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBefore it ever becomes a handbag, I create the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEach circle, line, stripe and brushstroke is painted by my hand in rich chocolate tones. Nothing is digitally printed onto the canvas, and there isn't a machine reproducing the design. What you see is the actual artwork I created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOnce the painting is complete, I take that original canvas and transform it into The Monroe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe design features two statement front pockets with hand-painted chocolate-and-cream striped detailing, an oversized coordinating bow and a genuine leather handle. Inside, The Monroe is fully lined and finished with an interior pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE MONROE CAN BE RECREATED. YOUR MONROE CANNOT.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Monroe is a handbag style that I can create again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eI can recreate the shape, the two front pockets, the oversized bow and the chocolate-and-cream color story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBut I cannot duplicate the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBecause every detail is painted by hand, I can't place every circle, stripe, line or brushstroke in exactly the same position twice. One stripe may be wider. A circle may fall in another place. A brushstroke may take a slightly different direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThose differences are intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThey're what make each piece an original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSo yes, another woman may own The Monroe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBut she won't own your Monroe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cream canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal artwork painted by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich chocolate hand-painted circles, lines and abstract detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo statement front pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted chocolate-and-cream striped pocket detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized coordinating striped bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine leather handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully lined interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually constructed and finished by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach hand-painted design is unique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished handbag size: approximately 15\"W × 13\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo two Monroes will ever be exactly alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary U.S. Shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWEARABLE ART\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Monroe isn't simply a handbag with a design printed on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe canvas itself is the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eI paint it first. Then I cut, shape and construct that artwork into something you can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThat's what makes Angelique Collections different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe style can be recreated. The artwork cannot be duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngelique Collections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWearable Art. Made by hand. Made to be different.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angelique Collections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53417694789929,"sku":"THEMONROE2026","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/4725\/5337\/files\/Image8-10-26at1.05PM.png?v=1786382812","url":"https:\/\/www.angeliquecollections.com\/products\/the-monroe-hand-painted-wearable-art-handbag","provider":"Angelique Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}