paris-based olympia le-tan, "a self taught fashion designer" in 2009 "launched her eponymous accessory label, combining her two obsessions, emboridery (a talent she inherited from her grandmother) and literature, (a passion she shares with her father, french illustrator pierre le-tan) to create one of a kind handbags".
and speaking of pocketbooks, these are not for the faint of pocketbooks, (aka...$.) but they certainly are a one of a kind splurge item. that is to be sure. gorgeous. enjoy!