This unique handbag, made from the pelt of a dead cat, is currently listed for sale on New Zealand auction site Trade Me, with a starting price of NZ$1,400 (£800).

Created by Christchurch-based taxidermist Claire Hobbs, the accessory is filed under “cat art, taxidermy, fashion, art deco, one off, purse, handbag, cat walk, catatonic, crazy, cool, purrrrrfect”.

Listed as a “one off glamour puss purse”, the item description says: “A very stylish handbag. For the girl that has everything a one off purse that will grab attention where ever you go.

“This handbag will last for years and years as long as it is looked after. The purse strap is easily changed to suit your taste.

“This is not for the faint hearted … No animals were killed or hurt to create this piece.”