Contemporary
Current fabrics that we just couldn't pass up.
Vintage
The classic fabrics of our collection : sourced from our adventures, gifted by friends and inherited from family.
Collectable
Our rarest fabric treasures, we dream of finding more!
Collaboration
Claire Ishino collaboration Bi-fold Clutches! Launching November 23rd at Bowerbird and available here from 9am (CST) Monday, November 26th
ABOUT US: We (Katrina and Farley) are Team Kitty – full-time designer makers and it IS fun, and healthy hard work, and it's truly satisfying to be able to make our living from our own efforts and creativity. Being the authors of our own fate is our exciting life adventure!
Our three industrial sewing machines stand in front of a large semi-circular window that looks out on our rear garden. The cutting table inhabits the centre of the room and our shelves of fabric range around the walls. Our fabric collection was started by Katrina’s grandmother Connie, an accomplished seamstress and an early inspiration for Katrina’s making.
Philosophically? The reality that comes from making everything ourselves is meaningful in a globalised world where products seem to just appear from no-where. Sure we could probably get everything made overseas and make more money that way, if we were simply business people. But we enjoy creative making, so we’re happy to trade the excess monetary wealth for the richness of living a meaningful life – happily making and creating.
We trust you’ll find that richness in our products.
Featured products
Bi-fold Clutch - Floaty vintage floral
$85.00
Our slim bi-fold clutch design combines wallet functionality with pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, all carefully structured and protected by clear PVC.The clear coin pocket lets you see your coins at a glance. The six card pockets each take up to four cards, and many smart phones (eg. iPhone 7/8 and similar Androids) will snuggle happily and well protected in behind your cash notes.
The internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
NOTE: Slight differences in pattern and logo placement may occur due to the cut of the fabric.
Lining colour: Royal blue
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Bi-fold Clutch - Irving Baby
$85.00
"Would you reach in the drawer there and give me my purse. A girl doesn't read this sort of thing without her lipstick."
Holly Golightly, Travelling (Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1958).
A treasure of fabric from the days of Adelaide vintage fashion purveyors, Irving Baby. Thank you Briar and Trenna.
Our slim bi-fold clutch design combines wallet functionality with pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, all carefully structured and protected by clear PVC.
The clear coin pocket lets you see your coins at a glance. The six card pockets each take up to four cards, and many smart phones (eg. iPhone 7/8 and similar Androids) will snuggle happily and well protected in behind your cash notes.
The internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
NOTE: Slight differences in pattern and logo placement may occur due to the cut of the fabric.
Lining colour: Yellow
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Bi-fold Clutch - Ken Done - Flowers by the Sea - 2
$85.00
Our slim bi-fold clutch design combines wallet functionality with pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, all carefully structured and protected by clear PVC.
The clear coin pocket lets you see your coins at a glance. The six card pockets each take up to four cards, and many smart phones (eg. iPhone 7/8 and similar Androids) will snuggle happily and well protected in behind your cash notes.
The internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
NOTE: Slight differences in pattern and logo placement may occur due to the cut of the fabric.
Lining colour: Pink
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Bi-fold Clutch - Sun kissed
$85.00
Our slim bi-fold clutch design combines wallet functionality with pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, all carefully structured and protected by clear PVC.
The clear coin pocket lets you see your coins at a glance. The six card pockets each take up to four cards, and many smart phones (eg. iPhone 7/8 and similar Androids) will snuggle happily and well protected in behind your cash notes.
The internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
NOTE: Slight differences in pattern and logo placement may occur due to the cut of the fabric.
Inside lining colour: Mustard
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Bi-fold Plus - Claire Ishino - Australian Garden
$160.00
Geraldton Wax, eucalypt blossoms, grevillea. bottle brush and wattle - a stunning collection of Australian florals by artist Claire Ishino.
This beautiful artwork was created specifically for this clutch (one of four designs).
A high-definition image of Claire's original artwork was printed in Australia onto the quality canvas we have used to craft this truly Australian handmade clutch.
The lining colour is Cool Pink and a 'Kitty Came Home + Claire Ishino' collaboration logo appears along the inside fold.
Our biggest, most bodacious bi-fold clutch design: the Bi-fold Plus is large enough to hold larger smart phones (i.e., Apple 8+ and similar Androids), with even more room for coins and currency; eight card pockets; and two DL sized pockets for receipts, flight boarding passes, and your passport!
The Bi-fold Plus is an up-sized variation of our popular bi-fold clutch, sporting our pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, with the fabric and your phone protected by our structural PVC design.
The clear coin pocket helps you see your coins and cash at a glance.
Grab your keys are you're out the door!
As with our standard bi-fold clutch, the internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Please take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
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Bi-fold Plus - Claire Ishino - Evening leaves
$160.00
Eucalypt leaves in surprising cool colours taunt the Australian heat in this hot design by Australian artist Claire Ishino.
This beautiful artwork was created specifically for this clutch (one of four designs).
A high-definition image of Claire's original artwork was printed in Australia onto the quality canvas we have used to craft this truly Australian handmade clutch.
The lining colour is a light blue and a 'Kitty Came Home + Claire Ishino' collaboration logo appears along the inside fold.
Our biggest, most bodacious bi-fold clutch design: the Bi-fold Plus is large enough to hold larger smart phones (i.e., Apple 8+ and similar Androids), with even more room for coins and currency; eight card pockets; and two DL sized pockets for receipts, flight boarding passes, and your passport!
The Bi-fold Plus is an up-sized variation of our popular bi-fold clutch, sporting our pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, with the fabric and your phone protected by our structural PVC design.
The clear coin pocket helps you see your coins and cash at a glance.
Grab your keys are you're out the door!
As with our standard bi-fold clutch, the internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Please take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
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Bi-fold Plus - Claire Ishino - Floral Medley
$160.00
A riot of bright floral imaginings carouse across this design by Australian artist Claire Ishino.
This beautiful artwork was created specifically for this clutch (one of four designs).
A high-definition image of Claire's original artwork was printed in Australia onto the quality canvas we have used to craft this truly Australian handmade clutch.
The lining colour is Sunshine Yellow and a 'Kitty Came Home + Claire Ishino' collaboration logo appears along the inside fold.
Our biggest, most bodacious bi-fold clutch design: the Bi-fold Plus is large enough to hold larger smart phones (i.e., Apple 8+ and similar Androids), with even more room for coins and currency; eight card pockets; and two DL sized pockets for receipts, flight boarding passes, and your passport!
The Bi-fold Plus is an up-sized variation of our popular bi-fold clutch, sporting our pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, with the fabric and your phone protected by our structural PVC design.
The clear coin pocket helps you see your coins and cash at a glance.
Grab your keys are you're out the door!
As with our standard bi-fold clutch, the internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Please take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
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Bi-fold Plus - Claire Ishino - Pink Gum
$160.00
Pink eucalypt blossoms dance, dangle and delight the eye in this floral design by Australian artist Claire Ishino.
This beautiful artwork was created specifically for this clutch (one of four designs).
A high-definition image of Claire's original artwork was printed in Australia onto the quality canvas we have used to craft this truly Australian handmade clutch.
The lining colour is Hot Pink and a 'Kitty Came Home + Claire Ishino' collaboration logo appears along the inside fold.
Our biggest, most bodacious bi-fold clutch design: the Bi-fold Plus is large enough to hold larger smart phones (i.e., Apple 8+ and similar Androids), with even more room for coins and currency; eight card pockets; and two DL sized pockets for receipts, flight boarding passes, and your passport!
The Bi-fold Plus is an up-sized variation of our popular bi-fold clutch, sporting our pretty fabrics and colourful felt linings, with the fabric and your phone protected by our structural PVC design.
The clear coin pocket helps you see your coins and cash at a glance.
Grab your keys are you're out the door!
As with our standard bi-fold clutch, the internal layout holds the contents securely, so there is no need for an external closure.
Please take a look at the other images here as they also form part of the description.
View full product detailsNews
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