Antique Rounded Fish-Shaped Brass Clutch Bag

Antique Fish-Shaped Brass Clutch Bag for Wholesale & Private Label

The Antique Rounded Fish-Shaped Brass Clutch Bag by Craftwork India is a handcrafted metal evening bag featuring a sculptural fish-form body, embossed scale detailing, defined facial features, and a flared tail section. Made from brass with a gold electroplated finish and protective lacquer coating, this decorative handbag combines an animal-inspired silhouette with ornamental metalwork and a top-mounted heart-shaped hasp clasp.

Its three-dimensional fish shape distinguishes it from conventional rectangular, oval, and cylindrical metal clutches. Designed with a detachable long metal chain strap and a velvet-lined interior, the bag is manufactured in India by Craftwork India for wholesale accessory collections, specialty retail, and buyer-specific OEM or private-label development.

Sculptural Fish Silhouette & Embossed Scale Metalwork

The defining characteristic of this antique-style brass clutch is its rounded, sculptural fish-shaped body. Rather than presenting a fish motif on a conventional handbag surface, the product incorporates the animal’s recognizable form into the overall silhouette. The rounded main body, defined facial details, embossed scales, and flared tail work together to establish its distinctive three-dimensional appearance.

The body features a curved, relatively full profile that contrasts with the flatter construction of traditional evening clutches. Its rounded proportions give the metal surface a continuous contour, allowing the decorative pattern to follow the fish-shaped form instead of remaining confined to a flat front panel.

Embossed fish-scale detailing forms the principal surface pattern. The repeating scale motifs create a textured arrangement across the body, with individual shapes contributing to a continuous decorative surface. Unlike floral or geometric embossing used on other antique-style brass handbags, this pattern directly corresponds to the sculptural subject of the design.

The raised scale elements introduce depth and variation to the metal exterior. Their embossed outlines define the repeating pattern, while the curved body allows the surface to reflect light differently across its rounded sections. The relationship between the three-dimensional shape and the scale pattern is central to the bag’s visual identity.

The facial features provide another important point of distinction. Defined details at the head establish the fish form beyond the scale pattern alone, separating the front section from the main body. These features contribute to the figurative character of the clutch without requiring additional applied artwork or colored embellishments.

At the opposite end, the flared tail introduces a contrasting silhouette. The wider tail section extends from the rounded body, creating a noticeable change in shape and providing a recognizable finishing feature. Its form complements the fish-scale pattern while distinguishing the tail from the fuller central section.

The combination of the defined head, rounded body, and flared tail creates a continuous sculptural arrangement. Each section contributes to the overall fish-shaped profile, giving the clutch its identity through construction and embossed ornamentation rather than through a separately attached decorative motif.

An ornate heart-shaped hasp clasp is positioned at the top of the bag. This decorative metal closure introduces a shaped hardware element that contrasts with the organic curves of the fish body. Although ornamental in appearance, the clasp serves as the specified fastening component and remains distinct from the embossed scale detailing.

The brass exterior is supplied with a gold electroplated finish and protective lacquer coating. The metallic surface allows the raised scales, facial details, and tail contours to remain visually prominent through differences in surface relief and reflected light.

Its antique-style classification refers to the ornamental character of the metalwork and overall product design rather than verified historical age or provenance. The fish-shaped silhouette remains the central design feature, making this clutch distinct from conventional brass handbags decorated with floral vines, geometric borders, or repeating ornamental panels.

Construction, Interior & Functionality

This fish-shaped evening clutch features handcrafted brass construction with an embossed metal exterior and a rounded, structured body. The top-mounted ornate heart-shaped hasp clasp secures the opening, maintaining the sculptural exterior without introducing a conventional front-facing flap.

The interior is finished with velvet lining and contains a single compartment for personal belongings. With specified dimensions of approximately 10 cm in width, 22.5 cm in height, and 10 cm in depth, the product is designed to accommodate a smartphone and other small essentials, depending on their individual dimensions and the available internal space.

A detachable long metal chain strap provides shoulder and crossbody carrying options. The clutch may also be carried by hand. The detachable chain allows the carrying arrangement to be adapted without changing the ornamental fish-shaped body.

Collection & Commercial Applications

The Antique Fish-Shaped Brass Clutch Bag is suitable for statement evening accessory collections, antique-style metal handbag assortments, festive fashion ranges, and specialty boutique selections. Its sculptural animal-inspired design provides a distinct alternative to conventional metal box clutches and floral-embossed evening bags.

For fashion retailers, concept stores, wholesalers, and private-label accessory brands, the fish-shaped construction offers a recognizable figurative design within a broader decorative handbag collection. It may be incorporated into assortments emphasizing unconventional silhouettes, handcrafted metal accessories, or ornamental occasionwear pieces.

Customization, OEM & Private Label

Craftwork India offers buyer-specific customization of this fish-shaped brass clutch, subject to design and production feasibility. Available development options include:

• Metal finish customization, including feasible alternative finishing requirements.
• Adjustments to the embossed scale pattern and decorative detailing.
• Custom dimensions and other product specifications.
• Alternative metal chain strap styles and carrying components.
• Modifications to decorative elements where technically feasible.
• Interior lining customization.
• Private-label branding through embossed metalwork, logo plates, branded hanging charms, or interior branding.
• Custom retail and export packaging.

OEM manufacturing is available for buyer-provided designs and technical specifications, subject to feasibility assessment. Private-label branding may be incorporated into the agreed product configuration or packaging, depending on the selected branding method and manufacturing requirements.

MOQ, Sampling & Production

Samples are available upon request for professional buyer evaluation. Sampling allows buyers to examine the sculptural fish-shaped construction, embossed scale detailing, facial features, tail section, metal finish, closure, and carrying chain before confirming production specifications.

Minimum order quantities depend on the selected design and customization requirements. The typical production lead time is 25–35 days, depending on order quantity and the extent of customization. Buyers can provide their intended quantities and technical requirements for quotation and production assessment.

Manufacturing, Quality & Supply

Manufactured in India by Craftwork India, this antique-style brass clutch combines handcrafted metal construction with embossed detailing across a three-dimensional fish-shaped body. The shaped exterior, decorative scale pattern, ornamental hasp clasp, and detachable chain strap are the principal components of its specified construction.

Production orders undergo multi-stage quality inspection before dispatch. Each clutch is supplied with individual protective packaging, while custom retail and export packaging options are available upon request for wholesale and private-label requirements.

Handmade Variation & Care

Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, slight variations may occur in embossed patterns, decorative detailing, finish, alignment, and assembly. Individual pieces may differ slightly from reference photographs. These variations remain distinct from defects or deviations from agreed product specifications.

To maintain the brass exterior, avoid friction, abrasion, impact, moisture, perfumes, cosmetics, oils, and harsh chemicals. Clean gently using only a soft, dry cloth, taking care around the embossed scales, shaped facial details, flared tail, and ornamental clasp. Store the clutch in a dry, protective pouch or dust bag when not in use, keeping the sculptural body and detachable metal chain protected from unnecessary pressure or contact.