Budino Porpora, from Atelier Emine’s Crystal Gelato Couture collection, is addressed with a one-piece couture approach, offering a sculptural union of textile and crystal craftsmanship in a top-handle pouch bag design.
The exterior of the bag is crafted entirely by hand, using 8 mm standard round cut optical grade crystal beads with a high-strength monofilament line through a multi-layered mesh weaving technique. The crystals are placed at controlled intervals across the surface, concentrating light reflections at certain points to create a sense of depth.
The crystal mesh is designed to envelop the silky textured textile pouch form within the structure. The soft-textured fabric used inside provides volume control with a gathered upper structure, while the crystal mesh serves as a protective and aesthetic structure defining the bag's external form.
The crystal mesh top-handle grip positioned at the upper section is ergonomically structured for hand-carrying and integrates seamlessly with the body, reinforcing the monoblock character of the design. The textile drawstrings on the sides facilitate the opening and closing of the pouch structure and are integrated as a decorative element into the form language.
Budino Porpora offers a fluid yet controlled structure that operates utilizing the textile gather system and the natural balance principle of the crystal mesh without employing a closure mechanism. This approach emphasizes the design's identity as both couture and functional.
| Category | Technical Information |
|---|---|
| Series Name | CRYSTAL GELATO COUTURE |
| Model | Budino Porpora |
| Brand | Atelier Emine |
| Production | Turkey – Atelier Emine special workshop |
| Product Type | Handmade Crystal Top-Handle Pouch Bag |
| External Dimensions | 22 cm (L) × 15 cm (H) × 9 cm (W) — ±0.5 mm |
| Internal Pouch Dimensions | 19 cm (L) × 13 cm (H) × 7 cm (W) |
| Handle Height | ~8.5 cm · fixed hand grip |
| Weight | ~780 g |
| Crystal Beads | 8 mm optical grade crystal · round cut |
| Crystal Processing | Multi-layered mesh weaving · handmade |
| Internal Structure | Soft textured textile pouch · gathered form |
| Closure System | Textile drawstring gather mechanism |
| Structural Support | Crystal cage + internal textile balance structure |
| Strap / Chain | None |
| Lining | 100% satin weave |
| Internal Layout | Single compartment soft internal volume |
| Stitching | Hidden textile stitches · couture finish |
| Packaging | Atelier Emine special hard box + satin/cotton dust bag |