among the things that handbag lovers tell ourselves in buy to make exorbitant accessories prices seem reasonable, “The crafstmanship is exquisite!” is one of the most popular. It’s rare that consumers get much of a peek inside that process, though. Late last year, we took you behind the scenes into the making of Gucci’s famous bamboo trim, and now Gucci has thrown open its workshop doors once again to reveal a few of its secrets, this time with the Gucci Nouveau fringe Bag.

These photos, originally posted to Gucci’s Facebook page, supply a glimpse inside the construction of the brand’s marquee spring 2014 bag, including the 46 individual pieces of precision-cut fringe that make up each bag’s lower trim. The finished product can be yours for $2,500 by means of Gucci – check out the gallery below to see what goes into that price.