{"product_id":"70s-bags-by-varon-patchwork-lizard-skin-clutch","title":"70s patchwork lizard skin clutch -  bags by varon","description":"\u003cp\u003ea 1970s bags by varon frame clutch in black genuine lizard skin, made in the house's mitred patchwork technique that pieces individual skins together on the diagonal for a faceted, graphic surface. a squared brass loop handle tops the frame, and the interior carries the house's gold stamped signature, \"bags by varon.\" bags by varon was a high end american handbag house active from the late 1960s into the early 1980s, sold through saks fifth avenue, neiman marcus, and bergdorf goodman, and known for its work in exotic skins including lizard, snake, and python. this clutch is a good example of that reputation, built from real lizard rather than an embossed substitute, with the kind of hand cut patchwork that made varon's exotic skin bags stand out on department store counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eplease note: the brass handle shows noticeable wear to its plating, and the lizard skin has visible fading and light surface wear consistent with genuine age. One small spot noted, in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bags by varon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47666963218563,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/4961\/1651\/files\/IMG_5180.jpg?v=1784839510","url":"https:\/\/vangie.co\/products\/70s-bags-by-varon-patchwork-lizard-skin-clutch","provider":"Vangie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}