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pink1 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:04 AM

This is one of my HGs....I hope everything works out!!!

Is it on sale? · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by kookycookie

As long as it's not 'stamped' basketweave..

Ditto. Hopefully we get good news and find out that the original BW is available. With as much BW that is on the bag, it's MAJOR to me that it's not the newer stamped style.

Desi · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:46 AM

Kooky, and IIOS-- the original basketweave from seasons ago (same as white bw/black bw) is all stamped leather. Its not true basketweave. The original basketweave is the ones that were wider, and stamped thicker on all the older bags. The new basketweave which is referred to as the "woven" is also stamped, however the weaving on it is much smaller, but they both have always been stamped.

let me find a thread with comparisons for you.

Desi · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:50 AM

ETA: here it is: post #52 shows pics of both: http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...l#post11215358

Is it on sale? · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Desi

Kooky, and IIOS-- the original basketweave from seasons ago (same as white bw/black bw) is all stamped leather. Its not true basketweave. The original basketweave is the ones that were wider, and stamped thicker on all the older bags. The new basketweave which is referred to as the "woven" is also stamped, however the weaving on it is much smaller, but they both have always been stamped.

let me find a thread with comparisons for you.

Thanks Desi!!

I couldn't figure out how to word what I meant...the difference between the two.

I knew the original BW wasn't an actual woven basketweave (I hope no one thought it was!), but that it was more detailed than the new BW. Woven...that's the word I was trying to think of for the new BW!

You described the difference between the two perfectly, thank you! But yep, I definitely prefer the original BW to the newer, smaller stamped BW. Also, weren't there some issues with the newer woven BW not being as detailed as the original..."lighter" in some spots?

Is it on sale? · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Desi

ETA: here it is: post #52 shows pics of both: http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...l#post11215358

Oh wow...HUGE difference! Thanks again!!

Desi · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:49 AM

No problem! I prefer the original basketweave also!

starkfan · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:01 AM

^^ Yup, some people found that the newer Woven leather's stamping isn't as deeply stamped as the older Basketweave stamping. As a result, some people had Woven bags with areas where the Woven pattern was very lightly stamped and barely noticeable, despite being brand new. (Embossed or debossed/stamped leather will usually lose the effect over time, but it definitely shouldn't lose it that quickly.) The Basketweave leather is definitely better stamped and therefore looks more convincing than the Woven leather, IMHO.

kmh1190 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:17 PM

Ummm, I thought it was all confirmed when we all signed up that is was going to be the original basketweave as opposed to the new woven. Why is this an issue now? I do not want another woven-I have a black one with the faded/smooth areas and don't want another like it. If the "old" basketweave isn't possible then I want to make sure that the embossing is deep and consistent.

kmh1190 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:23 PM

Here are pics of my faded black woven mab:

These smoother areas are scattered all along the top and sides of the bag (not just the areas circled). I know that stamping/embossing can fade/smooth out over time but the bag was pretty new when I took these pics. Ultimately I decided to live with it but I do not want another like this, esp at full price.

Is it on sale? · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:03 PM

^ It seems a few of the BW orders are being delayed a bit due to the BW stamping issue. So not to worry! I'm sure it'll get straightened out as this was truly one of the main criterias of these SO basketweave bags, that they have the deeper stamping like the originals.

I am now the proud owner of Scoobiemomma's original white w/BBW MAB (with candy cane lining!) and the stamping on that bag is AMAZING!

I'm really hoping for close to the same on these SO's.

I can see why you would so not be a happy camper with your woven bag Kmh and I can understand why you would be completely disinterested in another bag with the same woven BW.

kmh1190 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:24 PM

^I think the charm of the original basketweave is that it truly looks woven. With my black MAB there is NO question that it is just a design stamped into it. OK as long as they get the stamping fixed by the time this SO goes into production, I will be a happy camper. I also have a chocolate woven Devote and the stamping is much better but still doesn't look as good IMO as the original basketweaves I've seen here.

TXGirlie · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Is it on sale? · Jul 4th, 2009, 12:15 AM

^ No, it's a good thing! Our bags will be perfect, just the way we want them...it's all good!

kookycookie · Jul 4th, 2009, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by kmh1190

Ummm, I thought it was all confirmed when we all signed up that is was going to be the original basketweave as opposed to the new woven. Why is this an issue now? I do not want another woven-I have a black one with the faded/smooth areas and don't want another like it. If the "old" basketweave isn't possible then I want to make sure that the embossing is deep and consistent.

ITA

Jul 3rd, 2009, 06:04 AM	#421
pink1 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,669	This is one of my HGs....I hope everything works out!!!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:46 AM	#423
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 20,605	Kooky, and IIOS-- the original basketweave from seasons ago (same as white bw/black bw) is all stamped leather. Its not true basketweave. The original basketweave is the ones that were wider, and stamped thicker on all the older bags. The new basketweave which is referred to as the "woven" is also stamped, however the weaving on it is much smaller, but they both have always been stamped. let me find a thread with comparisons for you.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:50 AM	#424
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 20,605	ETA: here it is: post #52 shows pics of both: http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...l#post11215358
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:49 AM	#427
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 20,605	No problem! I prefer the original basketweave also!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:01 AM	#428
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,089	^^ Yup, some people found that the newer Woven leather's stamping isn't as deeply stamped as the older Basketweave stamping. As a result, some people had Woven bags with areas where the Woven pattern was very lightly stamped and barely noticeable, despite being brand new. (Embossed or debossed/stamped leather will usually lose the effect over time, but it definitely shouldn't lose it that quickly.) The Basketweave leather is definitely better stamped and therefore looks more convincing than the Woven leather, IMHO.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:17 PM	#429
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,692	Ummm, I thought it was all confirmed when we all signed up that is was going to be the original basketweave as opposed to the new woven. Why is this an issue now? I do not want another woven-I have a black one with the faded/smooth areas and don't want another like it. If the "old" basketweave isn't possible then I want to make sure that the embossing is deep and consistent.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 07:23 PM	#430
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,692	Here are pics of my faded black woven mab: These smoother areas are scattered all along the top and sides of the bag (not just the areas circled). I know that stamping/embossing can fade/smooth out over time but the bag was pretty new when I took these pics. Ultimately I decided to live with it but I do not want another like this, esp at full price.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:03 PM	#431
Is it on sale? Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,942	^ It seems a few of the BW orders are being delayed a bit due to the BW stamping issue. So not to worry! I'm sure it'll get straightened out as this was truly one of the main criterias of these SO basketweave bags, that they have the deeper stamping like the originals. I am now the proud owner of Scoobiemomma's original white w/BBW MAB (with candy cane lining!) and the stamping on that bag is AMAZING! I'm really hoping for close to the same on these SO's. I can see why you would so not be a happy camper with your woven bag Kmh and I can understand why you would be completely disinterested in another bag with the same woven BW.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 11:24 PM	#432
kmh1190 Purse crazed Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 4,692	^I think the charm of the original basketweave is that it truly looks woven. With my black MAB there is NO question that it is just a design stamped into it. OK as long as they get the stamping fixed by the time this SO goes into production, I will be a happy camper. I also have a chocolate woven Devote and the stamping is much better but still doesn't look as good IMO as the original basketweaves I've seen here.
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:05 AM	#433
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Jul 4th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#434
Is it on sale? Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,942	^ No, it's a good thing! Our bags will be perfect, just the way we want them...it's all good!
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