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New Kate Spade Her Spring 2005 Pink Brocade Bag With Box
Located in Ashburn, VA
Kate Spade Brocade Bag From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Gucci Sylvie Multicolor Brocade Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gold brocade Sylvie bag is crafted to a compact, structured shape with black leather trims, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

c.1930s Brocade Evening Bag with Jade Accents
Located in Alford, MA
Art Deco evening bag, its body crafted of a floral-design brocade on a black background and seamed
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Stylish Brocade Leather Trim Travel Bag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Stylish brocade leather trim travel case c 1970 The luxurious brocade travel case is covered with
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1970s Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco
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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1992 Vintage Quilted Gold Metallic Brocade Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year: 1992 {Vintage 32 Years} Gold hardware Gold-tone brocade Lambskin leather piping detail
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Vintage 2009 Gold Brocade 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 226 Moscow 68448
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68448 This Chanel Vintage 2009 Paris-Moscou Gold Brocade 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag 226
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel 1993 Vintage Gold Silk Brocade Bucket Drawstring Bag 24k GHW 68439
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68439 Chanel 1993 Vintage Gold Silk Brocade Bucket Drawstring Bag 24k GHW For 20 years
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1990s Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Ceil Chapman Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress, Circa 1950
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
place your name on a wish list for the future. Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess
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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
By Bags by Josef
Located in Tucson, AZ
brocade evening bag with woven Chinoiserie motif in muted shades of olive, peach and French blue; hard top
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Gucci Stirrup Brocade Hobo 867302 Pink Leather Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

D&G - Lily Brocade Crystal Chain Snakeskin Evening Clutch Bag VANDA Black
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Erkrath, DE
- Brocade clutch / evening bag / shoulder bag VANDA with jeweled chain strap, snakeskin strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Silk Brocade and Green Jade Colour Glass Beads Jeweled Frame Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in London, GB
This striking 1930s bag, , is in silk and metal brocade in dull gold, blue , pink and yellow. The
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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Silk Brocade and Metallic Thread Damask Rose Print Evening Bag Small Chain, 20s
Located in London, GB
This is a really delightful little bag from the late 1920s. This bag was most probably made to
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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Collector s Edition Pastel Brocade Bag with Rhinestone Flowers
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Collector's Edition Multi Pastels Brocade Bag with Rhinestone Flowers & Rope Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary American Novelty Bags

Chanel Brocade Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This limited edition Chanel bag is an absolute showstopper. The unique brocade gold finish gives
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shoulder Bags

"Jade" Brocade Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
An exquisite Persian inspired brocade bag from the 1950's is embellished with carved "jade" plaques
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Prada Brocade Green Bag
By Prada
Located in Capri, IT
Prada Brocade Green Bag Shoulder Chain gold and Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Prada Brocade Green Bag
Prada Brocade Green Bag
H 9.45 in D 1.58 in L 5.12 in
Prada brocade snake skin frame bag
By Prada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Prada afternoon/evening bag from the 90s...Gorgeous brocade in blue and silvery gold...silver
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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Chanel Brocade Fabric Bag, circa 1994/1996
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in Italy) Brocade fabric bag in red and golden tones. Leather inside and golden
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20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Brocade Fabric Bag, circa 1994/1996
Chanel Brocade Fabric Bag, circa 1994/1996
H 4.73 in D 1.97 in L 5.52 in
DOLCE GABBANA brown BROCADE MONICA MEDIUM Bag
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
Dolce & Gabbana 'Monica Medium' bag in brown and black snakeskin with off-white and grey brocade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Gold Brocade Camera Bag with Tassel, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Treat yourself with our gorgeous 1990s Chanel brocade camera bag! Made of a unique embossed gold
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Dolce Gabbana F/W 1997 Brocade Clutch Bag
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Rome, IT
- Dolce & Gabbana - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Fall Winter 1997 Collection - Shoulder bag
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1990s Italian Clutches

Prada Spring 2003 Jeweled Brocade "Swing" Bag – Iconic Y2K
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From one of Prada’s most talked-about early-2000s collections, this jeweled brocade Swing bag is a
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

A contemporary Atsuko japanese brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • A unique bee
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2010s British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

A contemporary Asami japanese brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • A unique bee
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2010s British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

A contemporary Ayaka japanese brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • A unique bee
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2010s British Structured Shoulder Bags

A contemporary Ameratsu japanese brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • A unique bee
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2010s British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

A contemporary Akira japanese brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • A unique bee
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2010s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

GUCCI blue gold ANIMALIER BROADWAY BROCADE Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'Animalier Broadway' clutch in pink, blue, gold and green brocade. Opens with a magnetic
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Chanel Gold Brocade Mini Half-flap Crossbody Bag, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The chicest little Chanel brocade mini half flap from the 1990s! Made of a unique gold brocade
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Early 1900s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Miniature Koret 50s Brocade Evening Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 50s Koret of California handbag made of black brocade with heavy "Florentine" style gold
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1950s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

A contemporary Ayumi japanese butterfly brocade melissa bag (model)
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade, from Kyoyo. One of only three made. • 60 cm wide x
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2010s British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1980s Sharif Multicolored Brocade Clutch Bag w Snakeskin Appliqués
By Sharif
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Sharif multicolored and striped brocade handbag with snakeskin appliqués of birds and
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1980s American Shoulder Bags

Koret 50s "Indian Empire" Inspired Lamé Brocade Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic "Indian Empire" inspired lamé brocade with pictorial representation of Raj, elephants
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Susan Bennis Warren Edwards Floral Brocade Vintage Top Handle Bag
By Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brocade done in purple, pink, red and yellow with green leaves. The bottom of the bag has six gold feet
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

A Contemporary Chiyoko clutch bag in vintage Japanese brocade fro
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto. One of only three made. • 29cm long x
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2010s American Clutches

A Contemporary Chinatsu clutch bag in vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto
By Mame Huku
Located in London, GB
• Made from precious vintage Japanese brocade from Kyoto. One of only three made. • 29cm long x
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2010s American Clutches

1950s Koret Asian Brocade Clutch Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Koret Asian silk fabric brocade clutch evening bag with faux gold and pearl clasp
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1950s American Clutches

Dolce Gabbana gold and green brocade mini bag with crystal mesh strap, ss 2000
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Dolce & Gabbana shoulder bag ▪ Gold and green velvet brocade ▪ Crystal mesh shoulder strap
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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Holt Renfrew Silver Brocade Silk Metallic Dress
By Holt Renfrew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a silver metallic brocade gown. Originally floor length, it is seen here pinned up in a
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1960s Canadian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Gold Silk Brocade Evening Clutch with Jadite Clasp
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous golden brocade clutch evening bag from the 1950s. The bag has purple and green and beige
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1950s Unknown Clutches

Christian Dior Ivory Brocade Cloche hat w/ Pearls, Rhinestones
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of an ivory colored brocade fabric, embellished with lots of pearls, crystals, and green rhinestones
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1980s Hats

Eleanora Garnett Vintage Pink Green Brocade Dress w/ Jkt, 50s
By Eleanora Garnett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jacket are made from a fuschia pink and teal green brocade fabric. The bodice of the dress is boned and
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1950s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior White with Purple Brocade Hat Blue, White Crystal Beading
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of an lavender purple and white brocade fabric, and is hand beaded. Measurements: 6" high by 7
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1960s French Hats

1950s Josef Lame Clutch Bag
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous little brocade clutch bag with pretty swirling floral pattern woven with gold lame, pale
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1950s Clutches

1950s Josef Lame Clutch Bag
1950s Josef Lame Clutch Bag
H 6 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Gucci Jacquard Floral Mini Sylvie Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Red brocade Sylvie bag is crafted to a compact, structured shape with black leather trims, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold metallic brocade fabric sack bag with gold leather strap.
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1990s French Fashion

Chanel
H 12 in D 5 in L 11 in
Tiffany Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tiffany brocade evening bag made with vintage Japanese floral textiles. 1940's USA. 10" x
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

New Kate Spade Spring 2005 Green Brocade Evening Bag
Located in Ashburn, VA
Kate Spade From Her Spring 2005 Collection Brand New * Beautiful Green and Silver Brocade
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Large Roberto Cavalli travel brocade emerald velvet bag, 2006
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli tote top-handle travel bag in brocade emerald velvet with structured leather
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Early 2000s Italian Garment Bags

Dolce Gabbana Red Black Brocade Sacred Heart "Sicily" Tote Bag
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
Dolce & Gabbana Red & Black Brocade Sacred Heart "Sicily" Tote Bag Made in Italy Brand New with
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage Black and Gold Clutch Bag made from rare Saga Nishiki Brocade
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage cutch bag in black and gold, made from rare Saga Nishiki brocade The bag has
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1980s Japanese Clutches

1950s Miss Egypt haute couture LeCaire beaded brocade coat and hand bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Labeled "Miss Egypt haute couture LeCaire", from the 1950s a beaded brocade coat and matching
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1950s Egyptian Coats

Evening Bag with Black Fortuny Style Pleats and Gold and Silver Brocade Accent
Located in New Hope, PA
This elegant evening bag has more than enough style to compensate for the lack of a label. The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

20thC Bag from 18thC Imperial Russian Brocade A La Vieille Russie Wife of Czar
By A La Vieille Russie
Located in New Hope, PA
Made from 18th century Russian Imperial Brocade from the Schaffer Collection this small group of
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Mid-20th Century Russian Clutches

1950 s Black Convertible Evening Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s black evening bag with imperial brocade tapestry with accents of blue green, and red. The
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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950
s Black Convertible Evening Bag
1950
s Black Convertible Evening Bag
H 5 in D 2.5 in L 7.5 in
Chloe Gold Lurex Brocade Bag
By Chloé
Located in New York City, NY
Lovely gold brocade handbag w/chain strap and gold hardware, Pristine beige leather lining stamped
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Evening Bags and Mina...

Chloe Gold Lurex Brocade Bag
Chloe Gold Lurex Brocade Bag
H 7.75 in W 10.25 in D 4 in
Prada Brocade Clutch
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Prada zip top clutch is shade of brown, yellow and gold brocade. Bag has a light sheen to it
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Prada Brocade Clutch
Prada Brocade Clutch
H 4.25 in W 10.75 in D 2 in
Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
creasing underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Extra Strap, With Strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Extra Strap, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small Exterior Material: Fabric Exterior Color: Metallic
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small Exterior Material: Fabric Exterior Color: Gold, Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small Exterior Material: Fabric Exterior Color: Gold, Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small Exterior Material: Fabric Exterior Color: Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
6.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
By Gucci
Located in NY, NY
6.5", Width 10", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Gucci Model: Sylvie Shoulder Bag Brocade Small
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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Brocade Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary brocade bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a brocade bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mame Huku, Gucci and Dolce Gabbana each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a brocade bag for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Brocade Bag?

The price for a brocade bag starts at $206 and tops out at $5,500, and on average, selling for $713.

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