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Salpa

Prototype
2018
Artist/Maker
Mulberry
Place of origin
England (made)

Large prototype for the 'Iris' handbag by Mulberry, made of grey salpa, a flexible material made from bonded leather scraps.

Object details

Categories
Product Design
Bags
Object type
prototype
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Prototype
  • Strap
TitleSalpa
Materials and techniques
salpa, metal
Metal
Leather
Brief description
Prototype, 'Iris' handbag, salpa, Mulberry, England, 2018
Physical description
Large prototype for the 'Iris' handbag by Mulberry, made of grey salpa, a flexible material made from bonded leather scraps.
Dimensions
  • Height: 250mm
  • Width: 360mm
  • Depth: 180mm
Gallery label
(12/2020)
To test forms, sizes, materials and details of construction, today's bag designers and manufacturers rely on three-dimensional prototypes. These are usually constructed from paper or Salpa, a flexible material made from bonded leather scraps. Salpa behaves similarly to leather but, being cheaper, allows designers to inexpensively experiment with new shapes and techniques. Several prototypes are often created and marked-up with adjustments.

V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out
Credit line
Given by Mulberry
Associated object
T.2340-2021 (Group)
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.294-2019

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Record createdMarch 9, 2020
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1533051/salpa-prototype-mulberry/
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