Bottega Veneta Limited Edition Large Cabat

Megs · May 10th, 2007, 09:40 AM

While in Venice, Italy, Vlad and I made ourselves quite comfortable in the Bottega Veneta Venice store. Aside from the fact that all exotics BV makes were there, and the colors and choices were divine, there were a few limited edition pieces that deserve tons of credit. Available online in the stunning metallic Ottone color (gold), the Bottega Veneta Limited Edition Large Cabat is an oversized attention grabber. Thanks to Ms Piggy via tPF, she shared some great information about this bag: "This bag is entirely hand woven, both inside and out. So there are actually four layers (unlike the other Intrecciato whereby it is actually a large leather panel with the weaves going through the slits on it). And apparently there are very few artisans in Italy that has the woven skills required for the Cabat." Truly a piece of divine beauty and a limited edition bag, with a numbered plaque on each bag. I nearly went ga-ga for the Large Cabat in Old Petra, but the price held me back. As I was told, the large would be a great travel bag, measuring 18 x 8 x 13 IN. But the price may take your breath away; $5650 via BV. Either way, this bag is unarguably stunning.

karo · May 10th, 2007, 11:05 AM

Wooooa, this bag is gorgeous, but the price is too big.

ms piggy · May 10th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Megs, that's sweet of you.

But I am totally with you on the Old Petra Cabat, I've seen the medium one in the Singapore boutique and the only thing keeping me from whipping out the plastic was the price too!

It takes 2 artisans to weave the Cabat and only 200 pieces are made each year.

gloss_gal · May 10th, 2007, 11:18 AM

This bags is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

NWpurselover · May 10th, 2007, 11:32 AM

So beautiful, out of my price range though.

BTBF · May 10th, 2007, 11:44 AM

Too plain for me. When I buy bags, I look for the design part, not brand.

lothlorien14 · May 10th, 2007, 11:55 AM

I really like this bag, i love the simplicity of the bag. My fav is still the Intrecciato leather shopper though.

SonyaPhi · May 10th, 2007, 01:46 PM

Wow... that bag is absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE it. The price tag almost gave me a heart attack!

Oh Donna! · May 10th, 2007, 02:17 PM

that bag is absolutely GORGEOUS! would love a smaller version....

ViciousBliss · May 10th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Nice but HUGE! lovely tho!

ValleyO · May 10th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Love the slouch but damn that price is Hermes territory!

PurseMojo · May 10th, 2007, 06:45 PM

This is it...my fantasy handbag! Stunningly elegant and exotic. A casual chic that is so European without trying too hard. Can you sense that I am drooling?

boxermom · May 10th, 2007, 08:42 PM

I'll never afford one, but this is right up there with the Veneta for a bag that just says Bottega Veneta. I've only seen one person IRL carrying one and it was stunning.

Litigatrix · May 10th, 2007, 09:41 PM

According to the Chicago BV store, it also takes 48 hours to weave. Lovely bag. Honestly, though, it wouldn't be my first choice BV.

gacats · May 11th, 2007, 05:33 AM

Once I understood the construction, the price totally made sense, but it's waaaaaay out of my price range!

May 10th, 2007, 09:40 AM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 20,815	While in Venice, Italy, Vlad and I made ourselves quite comfortable in the Bottega Veneta Venice store. Aside from the fact that all exotics BV makes were there, and the colors and choices were divine, there were a few limited edition pieces that deserve tons of credit. Available online in the stunning metallic Ottone color (gold), the Bottega Veneta Limited Edition Large Cabat is an oversized attention grabber. Thanks to Ms Piggy via tPF, she shared some great information about this bag: "This bag is entirely hand woven, both inside and out. So there are actually four layers (unlike the other Intrecciato whereby it is actually a large leather panel with the weaves going through the slits on it). And apparently there are very few artisans in Italy that has the woven skills required for the Cabat." Truly a piece of divine beauty and a limited edition bag, with a numbered plaque on each bag. I nearly went ga-ga for the Large Cabat in Old Petra, but the price held me back. As I was told, the large would be a great travel bag, measuring 18 x 8 x 13 IN. But the price may take your breath away; $5650 via BV. Either way, this bag is unarguably stunning. __________________ Sing up for our June Giveaways sponsored by: Jane August [sign up HERE] Stylefly.ca [sign up HERE]

May 10th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#7
lothlorien14 hmmmm croc! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: In the minivan......and Zac being sick in the back!! Posts: 1,337	I really like this bag, i love the simplicity of the bag. My fav is still the Intrecciato leather shopper though. __________________

May 10th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#8
SonyaPhi Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,469	Wow... that bag is absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE it. The price tag almost gave me a heart attack! __________________ "May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door. " Sonya

May 10th, 2007, 06:01 PM	#10
ViciousBliss Leather is Better. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Rockland, Maine Posts: 3,729	Nice but HUGE! lovely tho! __________________ So Viciously Living the loves in my life my 3 1/2 ft royal ball python, Snikolas my GG Jay

May 10th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#14
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol Hill Posts: 5,091	According to the Chicago BV store, it also takes 48 hours to weave. Lovely bag. Honestly, though, it wouldn't be my first choice BV. __________________ My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

May 10th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#2
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 8,086	Wooooa, this bag is gorgeous, but the price is too big.

May 10th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#3
ms piggy woof Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,954	Megs, that's sweet of you. But I am totally with you on the Old Petra Cabat, I've seen the medium one in the Singapore boutique and the only thing keeping me from whipping out the plastic was the price too! It takes 2 artisans to weave the Cabat and only 200 pieces are made each year.

May 10th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#4
gloss_gal Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,350	This bags is stunning. Thanks for sharing.

May 10th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#5
NWpurselover Member Joined: May 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,375	So beautiful, out of my price range though.

May 10th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#6
BTBF Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,784	Too plain for me. When I buy bags, I look for the design part, not brand.

May 10th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#9
Oh Donna! Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,061	that bag is absolutely GORGEOUS! would love a smaller version....

May 10th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#11
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,046	Love the slouch but damn that price is Hermes territory!

May 10th, 2007, 06:45 PM	#12
PurseMojo Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 127	This is it...my fantasy handbag! Stunningly elegant and exotic. A casual chic that is so European without trying too hard. Can you sense that I am drooling?

May 10th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#13
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,356	I'll never afford one, but this is right up there with the Veneta for a bag that just says Bottega Veneta. I've only seen one person IRL carrying one and it was stunning.

May 11th, 2007, 05:33 AM	#15
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,380	Once I understood the construction, the price totally made sense, but it's waaaaaay out of my price range! __________________ GaCats My 2008 wish list: LV damier Hampstead PM Marc by Marc Jacobs patent utility bag in Espresso ( I got one!) Jumbo CHANEL lambskin flap with gold hardware (got it!)