Lately we’ve seen bamboo used to create soft, eco-friendly fabrics, but this purse from Global Elements reminds us of the appeal of bamboo in its original form.
Bamboo is a lovely material, with its natural glossy surface and rustic, Asian style. But I’m not sure whether I’d want to carry around a clutch made from this crop, at least by hand. Global Elements doesn’t offer a chain strap though, so we’re left to hold this hard material in our palm or tucked underneath our arm.
In this original form, it’s also not the strongest material. Clutches are never really loaded up the way that larger bags are, but I’d still worry about the flimsy material splintering under the strain of my party essentials. It should handle your lippie, credit cards, and car key, but you may want to stash your camera and cell in your boyfriend’s pockets.
I’m also not sold on that flower, which seems like an unnecessary detail. Rather than enhancing the clutch’s look, it distracts us. The bloom seems tacked on rather than an integrated part of the design. Leaving it off entirely would have made this angular purse appear much cleaner.
This is certainly a purse with limitations, but we’d expect that considering its $30 price tag. If you love its appearance I’d take a gamble on it though, as it could look lovely when paired with a sundress or Asian inspired evening gown.
More Features of this Global Elements Rustic Clutch
- Fully lined interior
- Snap closure
- Measures 11.5 x 4 x 2.5 inches
