Vintage Bottega Veneta Butterfly Motif Drawstring Shoulder Bag c. Late 1980s Yellow Brown

Butterfly silhouettes sweep across yellow coated canvas, their wings rendered in cream against the matte ground. Brown leather trim edges the base and drawstring collar, with a slim shoulder strap and tasseled closure giving the shape a relaxed drop. The bag’s proportions land between pouch and bucket, a genderless carry suited to any wardrobe.

No visible logo marks the exterior—a deliberate discretion that defined Bottega Veneta’s late-1980s output, when the Moltedo family steered the house for those who preferred recognition only among insiders. The butterfly motif, rather than a monogram, signals craft over branding, echoing a moment when the Veneto atelier’s work was meant to be seen up close, never shouted.

Inside, a brown fabric lining conceals a single zip pocket for smaller items. The bag closes via a supple leather drawstring, with only light surface wear at the base edge and faint scratches to the trim. The original dust bag is included.

Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (visual dating; butterfly motif and absence of logo plaque consistent with Moltedo family era)
Condition: Very Good — minor wear along the bottom edge and light surface scratches to leather trim
Material: Yellow and cream butterfly motif coated canvas with brown leather trim and strap
Colour: Yellow coated canvas with cream butterfly pattern, brown leather trim and strap, brown fabric lining, tonal leather drawstring; no visible hardware branding
Dimensions: W 25 × H 20 × D 11 cm
Made in: Italy