{"product_id":"chanel-2012-brown-quilted-caviar-shiva-flap-bag","title":"Chanel Brown Quilted Caviar Shiva Flap Bag","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Archive\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eChanel’s 2012 Karl Lagerfeld era\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the \u003cstrong\u003eShiva Flap\u003c\/strong\u003e—a softer, more relaxed interpretation of Chanel’s iconic quilted flap. The style is documented in brown quilted caviar leather with aged gold-tone hardware, CC turn-lock closure and a chain strap that can be worn at different lengths. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this bag especially good is the leather. The brown caviar has a beautifully \u003cstrong\u003edistressed, crumpled finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the quilting depth and character rather than the more structured appearance of a Classic Flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Details\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chanel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiva Flap Shoulder Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilted caviar leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged gold-tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e CC turn-lock flap with zippered compartment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain with leather shoulder detail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12.4\" L × 6.5\" H × 2.5\" D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chanel dust bag and authenticity card as pictured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrupy Verified \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCondition Report\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood vintage\/pre-owned condition with visible character and wear. 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caviar leather shows \u003cstrong\u003eoverall creasing, surface wear, rubbing and areas of color variation\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly along the flap edges, piping, corners and high-contact areas. The quilting remains defined and the bag retains its relaxed structure. Hardware displays expected surface wear and patina consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCurator’s Perspective\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those Chanel bags that gets better because it \u003cstrong\u003edoesn’t look perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distressed brown caviar, aged hardware and relaxed silhouette give it that worn-in Chanel look collectors are increasingly drawn to. It carries the recognizable house codes—diamond quilting, chain strap and CC turn-lock—but feels much less expected than a traditional Classic Flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this isn't simply a generic brown Chanel flap: comparable Shiva examples from this period are documented with the same \u003cstrong\u003eaged gold hardware, quilted caviar and 18.5\" long strap drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great choice for the collector who wants Chanel heritage without carrying the bag everyone else has.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chanel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49655917052160,"sku":null,"price":3569.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/IMG_5505_3e788e52-90c4-4354-9b01-bd87d9a2c282.jpg?v=1788214840","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/chanel-2012-brown-quilted-caviar-shiva-flap-bag","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}