Green Velvet Goldfinch Coin Purse

Against rich green velvet, the unmistakable colours of the Goldfinch really come into their own. His bright red face, black and white markings and flash of golden yellow stand out beautifully from the darker background, making this wonderfully embroidered little bird the undisputed star of the purse.

Look closely and the workmanship becomes even more apparent. The direction of the stitching changes across the Goldfinch's body, cleverly weaving the different colours together to suggest the texture and pattern of individual feathers. It's an unusually accurate interpretation of one of our most distinctive garden birds — instantly recognisable to anyone familiar with the real thing.

Around him, an assortment of flowers adds another layer of intricate embroidery. Different blooms have been worked using different stitching styles, with variations in colour, texture and direction giving the design much more interest than a simple repeated floral motif. The threads themselves have a subtle sheen, catching the light against the velvet and bringing the whole scene to life.

The rich green background is particularly effective. It has enough depth to make the purse feel substantial and luxurious, while providing wonderful contrast for both the bird and the lighter flowers. Rather than competing for attention, the colours seem to sharpen one another — and perhaps that's why this version has always had such immediate appeal.

At 12.5 × 9.5cm, there's room for loose change, a few essential cards and other small necessities, while the compact size makes it easy to slip into a pocket, handbag or smaller evening bag.

For a bird watcher, wildlife enthusiast or someone who simply enjoys seeing garden birds outside the window, the Goldfinch makes this a particularly thoughtful little gift. But its appeal goes beyond the subject: the combination of rich velvet, intricate embroidery and beautiful contrasting colours makes it a lovely small purse in its own right.

Key Features:

• Rich green silk velvet
• Beautifully detailed embroidered Goldfinch
• Strong contrasting colours highlight the bird's distinctive markings
• Clever directional stitching creates the appearance of individual feathers
• Intricate floral embroidery using varied stitching techniques
• Embroidery threads with a subtle sheen
• Fully lined
• Zip fastening with metallic-effect pull
• Ideal for coins, a few cards and small essentials
• 12.5cm wide × 9.5cm high
• Outer: 82% viscose, 18% silk
• Lining: 51% polyester, 49% nylon