Cardinal Relic Sacred Heart Bag Charm

A hand-stitched focal piece for your daily journey. This bag charm is an exploration of the Cardinal Relic, merging the liturgical red of high-church ceremony with the sharp radiance of celestial gold-work.

At its center sits an ornate silver-toned cross, surrounded by a multi-layered starburst of shimmering silver bugle beads and metallic threads. The vibrant red velvet provides a rich, tactile base, framed by an intricate silver-toned scalloped lace trim that mimics the gilded frames of a 15th-century reliquary.

From the Studio:

• The Design: A miniature heart-shaped talisman inspired by cardinal vestments and the "Stella Maris" iconography.
• Time Taken: Roughly 6 hours of focused hand-embroidery and precision beadwork.
• Craftsmanship: Embellished with metallic threads, hand-sewn glass beads and finished with a vintage-style silver scroll lace.
• Hardware: Features a high-quality silver-toned star clasp for effortless attachment to a cherished handbag or heirloom satchel.

Details:

• Handmade in the UK
• One of One
• Materials: Luxury red velvet, glass bugle beads, silver metallic lace and premium hardware.
• Size: Approximately palm-sized (excluding hardware).
• Feel: Firmly stuffed to maintain the architectural tension of the silver lace and beadwork.

Made slowly, meant to be kept.