Purple and Gold Bead Crochet Silk Reticule

I forgot when I started working on this one. I had to redo the beginning parts several times over. D;

Thread: Purely Silk thread, 100% silk, size FFm 115 yds, Lilac color.
Beads: size 8/0 Galvanized Starlight Gold glass beads.

I've made a few reticule bags from vintage and antique patterns. This one, I'm striking out on my own and improvising a pattern.

Here are some work in progress pictures.

I forget how long I've been working on it. I feel its been about a year.

I bought what feels like maybe 60 grams of beads but I may need more to finish this. 

Jtp/mnr