{"product_id":"ines-bressand-akamae-bag-n-42-bell","title":"Inès Bressand Akamae Bag - N.42 Bell","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInès Bressand is a Marseille-based designer working at the intersection of craft, material research and contemporary form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eInfluenced by natural materials and the ingenuity of traditional craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, her \u003ci\u003eAkamae\u003c\/i\u003e series of sculptural woven bags demonstrates an innovative approach to cross-collaboration. The collection originated in 2015 during a research trip to Ghana, where Bressand began working with master basket weavers in the Upper East region. The creative process was guided by hands-on experimentation, observation and direct material handling — fostering long-term partnerships with a community of skilled artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach bag is finely woven from locally sourced elephant grass, reflecting both technical complexity and the artistry of traditional weaving – balancing minimal and eclectic forms with a playful sensitivity. Due to the complexity of the designs and the technical knowledge and skill required to produce a bag, the production process requires experimentation, dedication and on-going collaboration with the artisans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe final assembly of each piece takes place in Bressand's studio in Ardèche, France, where the woven forms are shaped and completed by hand with vegetable-tanned French leather \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003edetailing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN. 42 - Bell is available in 2 sizes. The large features a single short handle and the medium a longer strap for over the shoulder or cross-body. Both handles are secured by an intertwined leather cord that creates a punctuating detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium measures: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26cm high, 37cm long, 14cm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStrap length: 90cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Measures: 38cm high, 49cm long, 19cm width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifference in shape, size and colour may occur, due to handmade nature of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan After","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":47148466733231,"sku":"INBR-AKA-BELL-M-42","price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47148466765999,"sku":"INBR-AKA-BELL-L-43","price":880.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/7376\/8801\/files\/Gousse_N.42_L_001.jpg?v=1783146192","url":"https:\/\/panafter.com.au\/products\/ines-bressand-akamae-bag-n-42-bell","provider":"Pan After","version":"1.0","type":"link"}