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#2,506
loveussunshine said:
Yes! It is soooooo Beautiful!!!!

But may I ask our dear experienced BV experts, your thoughts on the narrow fettucce? I have seen even the regular ones broke apart before (after a long time use) ... If it happens on this bag, I will be heartbroken....

Thanks a lot in advance!!!!
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I am not sure what you mean by "break apart "
The cabat is double woven that is why it is not lined
I have only seen fettuce break if they were caught on something
There is a thread that shows how cabat is woven
Only 1 artisan works on a cabat. This is so the weave is consistent. Different artisans might have different tension in weaving. That is why only one person works on a cabat from start to finish. It takes them about a week to weave a cabat. It is woven upside down then flipped to get the double weave
I have never heard of a cabat falling apart they are made really well and are built to last
The original use for a cabat was a shopping bag
 
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BV_LC_poodle said:
I have been thinking about getting a cabat. Debating between the Petale karung one and the black/mist/NLG one of the current season.
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Like Slinky? She is Pale (the very soft pink).
That's a tough choice. I'm thinking you already have one or two darker shaded totes and so a softer shade might be a nice difference. That said, don't you gravitate to deeper tones and colors? For that cost, I'd definitely go with something that you could see yourself using daily (even if you won't).
 
#2,512
So today I did a good deed.

I was at the vet for a routine check up with Harry. I came in and there some hubbub about a dachshund. I got taken into the room and Harry got his blood drawn for heart worm. The owner of the practice (one of the three vets there) came in and said my vet, Dr. D, would be a while because of a difficult case in another room. I asked if it was the dachshund and yes it was. I then asked if it was serious and Dr. T said she couldn't go into detail, but it was serious but could be treated. I said 'let me know how I can help.' A few minutes later Dr. D came in briefly and apologized for my waiting and said it was a tough case because the owners had limited funds and were trying to figure out what to do. So I said "count me in for $300." Between my help and some pretty deep discounting, little Bella is in surgery as I type. I left Harry at the vet so I could get Dr D and the techs that offered to stay late dinner before they got to work. Harry manned the front desk and was apparently quite the greeter (Lesley came too just for the ride).

So hug your little furry friend and be thankful for all you have and can do. I know I am feeling grateful right now.
 
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grietje said:
Like Slinky? She is Pale (the very soft pink).
That's a tough choice. I'm thinking you already have one or two darker shaded totes and so a softer shade might be a nice difference. That said, don't you gravitate to deeper tones and colors? For that cost, I'd definitely go with something that you could see yourself using daily (even if you won't).
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I agree :smile:
For almost $10,000 (when you factor in the taxes), it has to be something you're 100% sure about.
I think whatever colour you reach for the most, would be the best choice for a Cabat. Of course that's just my opinion.
 
#2,515
indiaink said:
The leather doesn't generally just 'break apart'. If you've ever had a chance to look closely at how the leather is woven you'd see that it's actually almost double in thickness to insure that it doesn't. Many many generations of BV owners can attest to the sturdiness of the weave.
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septembersiren said:
I am not sure what you mean by "break apart "
The cabat is double woven that is why it is not lined
I have only seen fettuce break if they were caught on something
There is a thread that shows how cabat is woven
Only 1 artisan works on a cabat. This is so the weave is consistent. Different artisans might have different tension in weaving. That is why only one person works on a cabat from start to finish. It takes them about a week to weave a cabat. It is woven upside down then flipped to get the double weave
I have never heard of a cabat falling apart they are made really well and are built to last
The original use for a cabat was a shopping bag
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grietje said:
I suppose any BV can tear or break but I agree with SS, it'd have to be some pretty rough action. And fortunately, BV stands behind their product so if some crazy damage did happen, they'd be able to fix it.
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Thank you for all your helpful information!!!
 
#2,516
Aw, G. Very sweet.

Four-leggeds hugged, and consider yourself hugged, too. :heart: (And Harry! And Lesley! So glad I got to sleep with those two!!!)

grietje said:
So today I did a good deed.

I was at the vet for a routine check up with Harry. I came in and there some hubbub about a dachshund. I got taken into the room and Harry got his blood drawn for heart worm. The owner of the practice (one of the three vets there) came in and said my vet, Dr. D, would be a while because of a difficult case in another room. I asked if it was the dachshund and yes it was. I then asked if it was serious and Dr. T said she couldn't go into detail, but it was serious but could be treated. I said 'let me know how I can help.' A few minutes later Dr. D came in briefly and apologized for my waiting and said it was a tough case because the owners had limited funds and were trying to figure out what to do. So I said "count me in for $300." Between my help and some pretty deep discounting, little Bella is in surgery as I type. I left Harry at the vet so I could get Dr D and the techs that offered to stay late dinner before they got to work. Harry manned the front desk and was apparently quite the greeter (Lesley came too just for the ride).

So hug your little furry friend and be thankful for all you have and can do. I know I am feeling grateful right now.
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grietje said:
So today I did a good deed.

I was at the vet for a routine check up with Harry. I came in and there some hubbub about a dachshund. I got taken into the room and Harry got his blood drawn for heart worm. The owner of the practice (one of the three vets there) came in and said my vet, Dr. D, would be a while because of a difficult case in another room. I asked if it was the dachshund and yes it was. I then asked if it was serious and Dr. T said she couldn't go into detail, but it was serious but could be treated. I said 'let me know how I can help.' A few minutes later Dr. D came in briefly and apologized for my waiting and said it was a tough case because the owners had limited funds and were trying to figure out what to do. So I said "count me in for $300." Between my help and some pretty deep discounting, little Bella is in surgery as I type. I left Harry at the vet so I could get Dr D and the techs that offered to stay late dinner before they got to work. Harry manned the front desk and was apparently quite the greeter (Lesley came too just for the ride).

So hug your little furry friend and be thankful for all you have and can do. I know I am feeling grateful right now.
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G, this moved me to tears. Thank you for being so kind and giving. I'm sure your help will have a profound effect on the happiness of Bella's owners.
 
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grietje said:
So today I did a good deed.

I was at the vet for a routine check up with Harry. I came in and there some hubbub about a dachshund. I got taken into the room and Harry got his blood drawn for heart worm. The owner of the practice (one of the three vets there) came in and said my vet, Dr. D, would be a while because of a difficult case in another room. I asked if it was the dachshund and yes it was. I then asked if it was serious and Dr. T said she couldn't go into detail, but it was serious but could be treated. I said 'let me know how I can help.' A few minutes later Dr. D came in briefly and apologized for my waiting and said it was a tough case because the owners had limited funds and were trying to figure out what to do. So I said "count me in for $300." Between my help and some pretty deep discounting, little Bella is in surgery as I type. I left Harry at the vet so I could get Dr D and the techs that offered to stay late dinner before they got to work. Harry manned the front desk and was apparently quite the greeter (Lesley came too just for the ride).

So hug your little furry friend and be thankful for all you have and can do. I know I am feeling grateful right now.
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Thanks for your generosity. You just saved someone's fur baby.

Nickel says you are pawsome!
 
#2,519
grietje said:
Like Slinky? She is Pale (the very soft pink).
That's a tough choice. I'm thinking you already have one or two darker shaded totes and so a softer shade might be a nice difference. That said, don't you gravitate to deeper tones and colors? For that cost, I'd definitely go with something that you could see yourself using daily (even if you won't).
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septembersiren said:
I hate to put the kibosh on anything but pale pink will get very dirty
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V0N1B2 said:
I agree :smile:
For almost $10,000 (when you factor in the taxes), it has to be something you're 100% sure about.
I think whatever colour you reach for the most, would be the best choice for a Cabat. Of course that's just my opinion.
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It's Slinky I'm talking about. I started looking at it a year ago - before my 40th birthday.

It's not that light in color so I am not too worried about it getting dirty. It has a grayish tone over it so it works well with my wardrobe. I have tried it on a few times in different outfits.

If I were to get this one, I am going to rehome a few totes from my collection.
 
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