From the Closet of: Jenny Walton

Label: Walborg

Era: c. 1960s

About the Item:

“It’s one of those little very tiny things that really dresses up a look,” Jenny says of this intricately beaded Walborg pouch, which she sourced online while living in New York. She was especially drawn to the scrolling ivory beadwork, which reminded her of “brain coral” and the ornate facades of Parisian architecture. Tiny enough to disappear into a suitcase, it became one of her favorite travel accessories, accompanying her on trips to Santa Margherita and Portofino—where it proved perfect for an impromptu glamorous dinner at the Belmond Hotel. Jenny loves that bags like this can instantly elevate even the simplest outfit, especially in summer when “you really don’t need that much.” Ladylike yet unfussy, it feels destined for linen dresses, seaside aperitivos, and candlelit hotel terraces.

About the Label:

Founded in the mid-20th century, Walborg became one of the best-known importers and distributors of intricately beaded handbags during the 1950s and ’60s. The company sourced styles crafted in Belgium, France, Hong Kong, and Japan, many featuring elaborate hand-sewn seed beadwork and elegant evening silhouettes. Walborg bags became staples of postwar cocktail dressing, beloved for their couture-like detailing and accessible glamour. Today, they remain highly collectible among vintage lovers for their extraordinary craftsmanship and timeless femininity.

Measurements:

7” width
5” length 

Fabric:

Beaded

Condition:

Item is in ok vintage condition. Minor discoloration throughout.