Yes, this was the actual box. I heat sealed vinyl over it and removed the cardboard, so what is left is like a piece of fabric. You'll have the best gift for your girlfriends birthday or Christmas. One of a kind clutch bag. Don't you wish it was filled with mini wheats, but it can hold your phone, make up, spare change, even a small ipad or reader. A full 6 x 10 Lined and Winnie the Pooh fabric backing stippled with dragonflies on back makes this bag so adorable. Zippered closing. Heat sealed vinyl covering makes it easy to keep clean. Will last for a long time. You can pick up in my embroidery room in Barefoot Bay, or I'll ship to you FREE in the USA