Some stories are too beautiful to be kept between pages alone.
Il Gattopardo — Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's masterpiece of Sicilian aristocracy, desire, and inevitable change — is the inspiration behind this rare, limited edition By M. book clutch. The leopard print suede exterior pays direct homage to the novel's iconic first edition decoration, while the contrast of classic black leather and hand-applied gold embossing evokes the opulence of the world Lampedusa so vividly conjured.
This is not a bag. It is a collector's object — a wearable edition of one of the greatest Italian novels ever written.
Craftsmanship
Handmade by Neapolitan artisans in the historic bookbindery of Palazzo Marigliano, each clutch is constructed using the same century-old techniques used to bind precious leather volumes. No two pieces are identical.
Materials & Details
Exterior: rare limited edition leopard print suede leather with black leather contrast
Hand-decorated with gold embossing
"Pages" finished in gold leather
Lining: silk moiré
Concealed strong magnet closure
Removable interior pochette
Fits smartphone, keys, make-up..
Dimensions
15 cm width × 20 cm length × 4 cm height
Opening: 9 cm
Personalisation
Make it truly yours — or gift it as the ultimate literary keepsake. Each clutch can be personalised with your name in gold, Ex Libris style, so that no one can ever take it away from you.
Please note: Each piece is made to order. Delivery takes approximately four weeks from confirmed order. Due to the handcrafted nature of the work, slight variations from product images may occur — a mark of authenticity, not imperfection.
