Petite Mendigote | Floral Cotton Pouch with Love Me! Embroidery

A cotton pouch that refuses to be demure. Petite Mendigote’s Pouch 225eva Gloria lands with the graphic punch of a protest sign and the sweetness of a handwritten note—its surface a dense, all-over floral print overlaid with an ecru-thread embroidery that reads *Love me!* in looping script. The sentiment is direct, almost cheeky, and the execution is pure Parisian irreverence: a soft, unlined cotton body that feels like a well-worn favorite from the first touch, substantial enough to hold its shape yet pliable enough to crumple into a tote. The zip closure is anchored by a small fabric tag, a signature detail that turns a functional closure into a tactile punctuation mark. At 22 by 17 by 5 centimeters, the proportions are deliberately compact—a flat pouch that sits neatly in the palm or slides into a larger bag without adding bulk. The cotton has a dry, matte hand, almost like a vintage tea towel, which gives the floral print a slightly faded, archival quality. There is no lining, no stiff interfacing; the construction is deliberately simple, allowing the fabric and the embroidered message to take center stage. The zip runs smoothly across the top, and the attached fabric details—tiny tabs and a hanging label—add a layer of handmade charm that feels more like a studio piece than a mass-produced accessory. This is not a bag for quiet occasions. It swings against a hip as a standalone clutch, or tucks into a leather tote as a catch-all for lipstick, keys, and a phone. The floral pattern is saturated but not precious—it works against denim, against a stark white shirt, against a black wool coat in early spring. The embroidered lettering is the anchor: it demands a second look, a conversation, a smile. Wear it with a utilitarian trench and chunky loafers to offset the sweetness, or let it sit alone against a simple slip dress for a dose of graphic contrast. Style it as a summer evening pouch with a linen blazer and sandals, or as a winter mood-lifter tucked inside a shearling jacket. The cotton will soften with use, the embroidery will hold its thread, and the print will remain unapologetically loud. This is the piece that says you take your accessories seriously—but not too seriously.