{"product_id":"whale-shark-purse","title":"Whale Shark Purse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural handmade whale shark, sized to carry your phone. The mouth opening is wide enough for large phones, there is a card pocket inside the belly, and the remoras double as strap attachments so it can be worn crossbody or over one shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mouth opening stretches as you open it, so it has no fixed measurement — it is made to be pulled open with your thumb and middle finger. Looking for the smaller one, for glasses and pens? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/handmade-leather-whale-shark-bag\"\u003eWhale Shark Glasses Case\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 cm L × 22 cm W (including fins) × 12 cm H (including dorsal fin) — 13.4 in × 8.7 in × 4.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large phones, including iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 \/ S26 Ultra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable, up to approx. 1.2 m \/ 47 in (With Strap option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-grain leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Whale Shark Purse began with the Whale Shark Glasses Case. Inspired by Isabella and her love of whale sharks, it transformed the gentle ocean giant into a practical companion for glasses, pens, and small essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince September 2023, many people have asked me to create a larger version for their phones. At the time, I was doing everything alone and was not ready to take on such a complicated design. After my wife began helping with the business, I finally had time to develop the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew the biggest challenge would be fitting large phones such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25\/S26 Ultra. The mouth opening had to be much wider than the phone, yet still comfortable for most people to pull open using their thumb and middle finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also had to enlarge the head and body without losing the whale shark's proportions or making the finished purse too bulky. After many prototypes and adjustments, I finally found the right balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI then added a card pocket inside the belly and turned the remoras into functional strap attachments, allowing the purse to be carried as a crossbody or one-shoulder bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn idea first requested in 2023 has finally come to life. I hope you love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product contains small parts and is not a toy. Keep it away from infants and young children. Avoid prolonged moisture, excessive friction, and contact with sharp objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Natural Variations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of leather has its own grain and natural markings, so slight variations are part of the character of each handmade whale shark. Light-coloured and white leather may show natural variations more clearly. 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